5 Personal-Finance Mistakes That Kill Promising Companies
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 5/21/2020 – For most people, personal-finance mistakes affect only themselves. For entrepreneurs, a personal-finance slip-up can have far-reaching consequences. People who get into tight financial spots while running their businesses must make difficult choices about which bills to pay, which opportunities to let go and which partners to leave. Founders…
Read MorePivoting Your Small Business Model to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis
Source: Worth Newsletter | Repost QBScott 5/7/2020 – There is opportunity in every crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis for many small business owners that is unlike any other before. The coronavirus has forced governments into enacting what some are calling “the Great Lockdown.” The lockdown consists of closing all non-essential businesses,…
Read More4 Behaviors That Help Leaders Manage a Crisis
Source: Harvard Business Review | Repost QBScott 4/23/2020 – The roles and responsibilities of business leaders have dramatically changed in the past few weeks. Before COVID-19, CEOs and other executives in high-growth companies were focused on fostering innovation, driving revenue, and gaining market share. Today, many of those same leaders must make rapid decisions about controlling…
Read MoreA 10-Point Small-Business Survival Plan for Dealing With the Coronavirus
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 4/9/2020 – It’s safe to say that this current crisis is like none other faced by small business owners in the recent past, and it’s certainly daunting trying to tackle all of the unique issues it presents. Regrettably, the predominant voice we hear hasn’t offered a lot of specific steps…
Read More7 COVID-19 Crisis Management Tips For Small Businesses
Source: zdnet.com | Repost QB Scott 3/26/2020 – Business as we know it will change after the COVID-19 pandemic. This year will be the year that changed the trajectory of e-commerce, telemedicine and remote work. I have the privilege to work with one of the true pioneers in the world of digital commerce. So, naturally,…
Read More4 Smart Ways to Reduce Costs Starting Right Now
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 3/12/2020 – Your sales, marketing, and customer service teams make it possible for your business to succeed with clients, but turning a profit also depends on keeping costs as low as possible. From getting the best price out of your suppliers to cutting waste, there are plenty of ways to…
Read MoreYour Clients… Do You Really Know Them?
Source: AccountingInsight | Repost QBScott 2/27/2020 – If asked, most practitioners could reel off basic details about their client base, and what they are provided by the accounting practice. However, that answer, given by the owners of many small practices is remarkably similar: ‘Oh, we have everyone from sole traders up to a few multi-million-pound…
Read More10 Insights to Help You Become A Better Small Business Leader
Source: smallbiztrends.com | Repost QBScott 2/13/2020 – Entrepreneurs need to have strong leadership qualities in order to manage employees, communicate with customers, and outline a clear vision for their company. There are plenty of different styles and aspects that go into being a good leader. So here are some various insights from members of the…
Read More5 Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Their CPAs To Reduce Audit Risk
Source: Entrepreneur | Repost QBScott 1/30/2020 – To help reduce your fears of a government audit, February is the best time of year to meet with your CPA to review your tax strategy, review your documentation requirements and ask key questions about how to reduce your chances of an audit. What’s clear from my 35…
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