by Kim Harris | Feb 6, 2014 | Accounting, Business Tips, Profitability Tips
Have you ever tried on a shirt or jeans and found they didn’t fit at all? They looked great on the hangar, but that was the end of it. Accounting systems come in all sizes, shapes, and colors just like clothing; and just like clothing, some accounting systems fit...
by Kim Harris | Dec 12, 2013 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Profitability Tips
Many small business owners focus on generating more revenue every year, and that’s a great objective. But not all revenue is created equally. If you sell more than one product or service in your business, then you can benefit from looking at your revenue mix....
by Kim Harris | Oct 17, 2013 | Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
Every sales lead is precious. It takes a lot to get people’s attention these days, and once a lead or prospect comes in your door, you’ve accomplished that hurdle, but now you have another one: getting the business. To ensure you can turn those prospects into...
by Kim Harris | Oct 3, 2013 | Business Development, Business Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
As we move into the fall season and the final quarter of the year, it’s a perfect time to commit to a project in your business that will help you reach the year’s end in better shape. Here are five ideas: 1. Back-to-School Time If payroll expenses are one of...
by Kim Harris | Sep 5, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Business Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
On a doctor’s visit, the first thing the nurse does is take your vitals: your temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. These basic measurements are the first place doctors look to see if something is wrong with our health. Knowing your vital...
by Kim Harris | Aug 22, 2013 | Business Development, Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
In the vast majority of industries, referrals are the most cost-effective way to gain new clients and grow your business. When you attract new clients through referrals, your marketing costs are lower, your selling process is easier and more effective, and the...