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Category Archives: Budgeting
Time is Money – Spend it, and Sell it, Wisely
“I would willingly stand at street corners, hat in hand, begging passersby to drop their unused minutes into it.” ~Bernard Berenson Our most precious commodity is time. You can always make more money. You only have so much time. In order … Continue reading
How Much Should You Pay Yourself From Your Small Business?
What price would you put on the gift of life? Priceless? Beyond measure? No way to put that value in dollars? But we attach a price tag to ourselves every day. How much do you charge for an hour of … Continue reading
Who Taught You Business Basics?
Business is pretty easy. I wish we taught accounting and finance basics in sixth grade. Alas, I didn’t even learn how to balance a checkbook during my high priced stint at a private college for a Business Administration degree. However, once I … Continue reading
3 New Years Resolutions You Should NEVER Make
Oh, the lists are lining up! Tis the season for the “Best Of” and the “Worst Of” and the requisite “Resolutions for the New Year.” The pressure is on to make this year better, bigger, more profitable than 2012. Perhaps … Continue reading
Even the Best Tools are Useless in Unskilled Hands
I started running when I was 13 years old and I’ve been running ever since. Not continuously, mind you. But every day or two I head out for a run. The key to longevity as an athlete is staying healthy. … Continue reading
[Webinar] Last Minute Tax Advice for Your Small Business
Down with DEBT
I love helping people! One of the biggest challenges I encounter is the suffocating burden of debt. Money buys options. Debt eliminates options. Do you struggle under the mounting pressure of debt…personally and/or in your business? You are not alone. … Continue reading
Offense and Defense in the Small Business Game
In the small business game, making Sales is playing offense. If you play offense well enough, you can make a few mistakes on defense and still win the game. If your Sales are down, playing defense becomes more important. In … Continue reading
Latest, greatest…and FREE!
Greetings! We have sold over 60,000 books at http://www.barebonesbiz.com/ !! Wow! And, we offer a pdf copy of our best seller – Where Did the Money Go? – Accounting Basics for the Business Owner Who Wants to Get Profitable! – … Continue reading
