by mariettacp | Apr 6, 2015 | Money Tips
Having a consistent process in place to speed up collections – past due payments owed to by customers – is very important for any small business owner to make a priority. There are too many businesses that wait for the problem to get out of hand, and even...
by mariettacp | Apr 3, 2015 | Money Tips
It’s a well-known fact in marketing that it’s typically much more costly to acquire a new customer than it is to improve your sales with a current customer. And not to mention, it’s also with your current customers that you can more easily identify ways to increase...
by mariettacp | Apr 1, 2015 | Money Tips
There is a lot to consider when hiring an employee for any company. And whether it’s for a full or part-time position, the time and money spent recruiting, interviewing, training, adhering to payroll laws, and managing benefits can be a very heavy burden for a small...
by mariettacp | Mar 30, 2015 | Money Tips
One of the most common mistakes that I’ve seen in the strategy of a small business is when the owner tries to compete on price. This is a losing proposition because the big boys always have the upper hand in taking advantage of economies of scale, which is one of the...
by mariettacp | Mar 27, 2015 | Money Tips
Simply put, a company strategy is a long-term perspective that determines how a business will get from its current position, to where it ultimately desires to be. If I wanted to travel across the country from Indianapolis all the way to Los Angeles, I have all sorts...
by mariettacp | Mar 26, 2015 | Money Tips
Did you sign up for social security benefits last year? If so, you may have questions about how those payments are taxed on your federal income tax return. The good news is the formula is the same as prior years. That’s also the bad news, because the thresholds...
