Category Archives: General Business

What is a Workflow?

A workflow can be simply defined as a series of connected steps to complete a task or process.  In business terms, it can also be described as a sequence of administrative, industrial or other processes through which some form of … Continue reading

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Like the mechanic who keeps your automobile finely tuned and running smoothly, a business consultant whom we will also consider a management consultant is a professional who helps to optimize the performance of your business.  As the business owner, you … Continue reading

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What is an Operations Manager?

An operations manager runs the meat and potatoes daily business of the company; the basic processes of manufacturing or developing goods and services from which the company makes its profit.  The operations manager is the person who is responsible for … Continue reading

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Project Plan: How to Build one and Make it Profitable

Project plans can help every operational area of your business, from your profit margin to the total cost of the job and determine whether or not you’re able to compete with other companies. If you’re concerned that your processes are … Continue reading

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How Do We Know If We’re Making Money?

The goal of any business is to make money. Whether you’re in retail, food service, manufacturing or something else, making a profit is the name of the game. However, how do you tell if you’re actually making money or not? … Continue reading

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SBA Women Owned Small Business Requirements

The U.S. Small Business Association’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership (WOSBA) oversees a network of women’s business centers throughout the U.S. and its territories, with the express goal of providing women entrepreneurs, especially those who are socially or economically disadvantaged, … Continue reading

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How much will it Cost to clean up my QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is an excellent software program for small business accounting practices, however it does have one flaw; its efficacy is subject to the accuracy of the data input.  In computer terms, we call it GIGO, or garbage in, garbage out. … Continue reading

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Measuring ROI In a Small Business

In a small business where accurate data can be hard to find, putting an expectation on measuring ROI can seem like a pipe dream. However, it doesn’t have to be. ROI = Return on Investment A clever business term used … Continue reading

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How Do I Stay On Schedule?

As a business consultant, I see workflow. I enjoy operations management. It comes across rather like a puzzle to solve. One of the indicators that attention is needed in the area is schedule misses. Solid operations management yields staying on … Continue reading

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How to Have a Successful Marketing Campaign

Whether you’re just thinking about launching your first marketing campaign, or whether you’ve run some in the past that may not have done as well as you hoped, these simple steps will help you lay out a successful, well-planned marketing … Continue reading

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