If anyone has to be efficient, it’s probably sales reps. After all, they spend a lot of time traveling, communicating, and meeting with prospective clients and customers. Because of this, they don’t have a whole lot of time to spare. Since time is such a valuable commodity for salespeople, it’s understandable why they need to […]
Promising businesses go under all the time. Unmotivated teams and stiff competition can drive startups to close shop, but research from CBInsights found that cash flow problems knock out 29 percent of failed small businesses. Without money to keep the lights on and employees paid, even a business with a great product and a bright future […]
No one ever said, “I sat around and complained about my finances until they fixed themselves.” It takes time and dedication to turn around your money. But the first step before anything else is getting a clear understanding of your current financial situation and what exactly you want to fix. With that information in hand, […]
Debt is one of those silent trolls that can creep up and terrorize your business. Debt isn’t all bad, but using debt to grow your business can get out of control if you’re not careful. Having debt can put a strain on your business and debt on a credit card specifically can be costly. Up […]
Do you ever feel like you are constantly seeking out new clients as a freelancer? Some would argue that this constantly selling your services and hunting down leads is natural for freelancers. However, constantly trying to keep up with the hustle can leave you feeling like you’re just another person stuck on the contractor hampster […]
Going into business for yourself is a big deal. There’s always a long to-do list and you’ll find yourself wearing many different hats from time to time. Your business is more of a hobby if you’re not making money. Properly managing and organizing your small business finances can contribute to the success of your business and make […]
If you are self-employed with no other employees, there’s nobody else to blame for business failures but yourself. However, if you hire contractors, things can sometimes get tricky For one thing, you relinquish some control of your schedule. Projects you are working on that depend partly on them must be put on hold if they […]
Airline pilots have a long list of tasks before each flight, but getting to the pilot seat is a feat in its own right. Through hard work, discipline, and a systematic approach, American aviation continually sets records for flight safety. Much of this success rests on the shoulder of the pilots who gracefully navigate massive […]
Freelancers wear many hats. We’re salespeople, bookkeepers, and consultants all rolled into one. We also juggle multiple freelance projects at any given time to keep the income flowing. Managing administrative duties while serving clients can be a logistical nightmare if you’re not organized. I had a rude awakening recently because I didn’t have the appropriate […]
One of the most difficult things I have to do as a business owner is interview people. Whether I’m looking for a new virtual assistant, or whether I’m hoping to find someone to work with for an ad campaign, interviewing people can be tough. Among the most common things business owners start with during an […]