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We recently discussed updating your business plan for 2020. Reviewing your finances is obviously a big part of that — big enough that we thought even more attention is needed for your budget. Nearly everything you do in your business can be bounced off of your cash budget. It’s one tool that will keep you… Continue reading Prepare your Business Budget for 2020

As 2019 comes to a close and you finish your final push to hit revenue targets and prepare for your taxes, the time comes to evaluate your business plan and get ready for 2020. Below, we have five simple things you can do to update your business plan and get on the path to a… Continue reading Easy Review of Your Business Plan for 2020

Things aren’t going according to plan. That business plan you put together looked great, but now you’re headed for a big decision. Keep going? Close shop? Try something different or new? If you decide to go a new route, that’s a business pivot. So, how do you know when to pivot or how to pivot? … Continue reading What is a Pivot? Know When It’s Time to Pivot

The term “Emotional Intelligence” was created in the 1990s. It’s a relatively new concept. But scholars, leaders, and psychologists all quickly came to the conclusion that a strong EQ can lead to personal, professional and business success. So, what is Emotional Intelligence? What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ versus IQ) Emotional Intelligence is “the ability to… Continue reading Emotional Intelligence for Small Business Owners

Time. Often even more than money, entrepreneurs want more time. So, let’s find you some more time with technology designed just for that purpose. Below are a few ways you can use technology to hack your profits, your time, and your success. Here are our favorite digital hacks for small business owners: The To-Do List… Continue reading Hack Your Profits: Technology for Small Business Success

UPDATE: According the The Guardian, it appears that “Uber and Lyft drivers are bracing for a shutdown in California, one of the rideshare companies’ largest markets.” This is a over the designation of drivers as employees over freelancers. This could have a long-reaching effect on the Gig economy overall. Stay tuned! Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature… Continue reading Gig Economy Update: The California Law (AB5)

Taxes. Does that kill your buzz? You don’t often hear the word ‘taxes’ in conversations about cannabis and cannabis industries. But it’s important. Just like any other tax, there are tax implications of a marijuana business. But first, let’s look into this idea of running a cannabis business. Types of Business in the Cannabis Industry… Continue reading Know Your Cannabis Taxes

Great employees can be hard to find, and even harder to retain. That’s how flexible working benefits employers, by creating a workplace that empowers employees, giving them the freedom to design a work-life balance that is best for them. So, how does this flexible work schedule thing work? Let’s explore. Flexible work schedules, an overview… Continue reading How Flexible Working Benefits Employers

Now that you’ve worked on boosting sales to overcome the Summer Sales Slump, it’s time to update that marketing plan and finish the year strong. Now is a great time to gather up your data, analyze your progress, and make updates to your marketing plan. You’ll be glad you did come December! Here’s how. Eight… Continue reading Your Marketing Plan’s Mid-Year Update

Summer isn’t coming, it’s here! And you might be dreading that summer slowdown in sales — that summer slump. We understand. And there are things you can do to boost your revenues during the heat. Take a look at why sales do slow down. Then evaluate your sales plans. Finally, change things up a bit… Continue reading Summer Sales Tips: How to Improve Sales During the Summer Slowdown