Monthly Archives: January 2012

Profit & Loss: Where did the money go?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by fisherbusiness

This is the age old accounting question asked by business owners when reviewing their small business financials. I Goggled this question, and it’s everywhere. We are all trying to answer it. But, from my experience, we aren’t getting to the … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Your Sales System

Posted on January 18, 2012 by fisherbusiness

Last week I was interviewed by the Portland Home Builders Association newspaper to discuss the best sales and marketing strategies for 2012, along with goal setting for business growth. This information is valuable to everyone, so I thought it would … Continue reading →

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Importance of Management Consulting for Small Businesses

Posted on January 4, 2012 by fisherbusiness

Many new business owners hold a common assumption about management consultant services – namely that they’re only for huge, well-established organizations. In reality, business management consulting can improve performance at companies of all sizes. Consultants provide high-caliber advice and information … Continue reading →

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When to Hire a Bookkeeper or Accountant for Your Small Business

Posted on January 3, 2012 by fisherbusiness

When first starting out, most new business owners handle their own accounting and bookkeeping. Services such as bookkeeping for small business often seem too expensive to new business owners. Plus, many start-up warriors want to do their own books initially … Continue reading →

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