Tidbits on Freedom and Focus
There are two fundamental ways to approach your business… One is the Big Bang Theory. Setting BHAGs. Big Hairy Audacious Goals. Go big or go home. You get the idea. The other is the CANI approach to business (and life). Constant and never-ending improvement (CANI)....
Why Outsourcing Internal Accounting Beats Doing It Yourself
Today I am going to explore the benefits of outsourcing your internal accounting versus doing it yourself… Firstly, doing it yourself is draining, time-consuming, and often frustrating. Outsourcing to professionals is not just easier; it is smarter, more...
Is Price Really the Biggest Issue in Sales? Exploring the Value Beyond Cost
When it comes to sales and marketing, many businesses are tempted to treat price as the ultimate selling point. But does focusing solely on price really drive the best results? Studies suggest that it may not be the deciding factor we think it is. Instead, it is just...
The Seven Benefits of Online Bill Payments Versus Cheques for Your Business
I have written in the past about the need to switch from manual cheques to online bill payments… While cheques seem secure (you are using paper and pen, after all), online bill payments deliver awesome advantages in speed, security, and cost. Cheques are risky. Online...
Choosing the Right KPIs to Drive Success in Your Business
A family business is more than a company. It is legacy, values, and generations of demanding work. It is unique. And just like every family is different, every family business has its own way to define success. So how do you know if you are on the right path? Key...
Use Your Financial Reports to Stop Profit Leaks
Running a business or organization is challenging enough without losing money you didn’t even know you were losing! Profit leaks—small, unnoticed losses—can quietly drain your bottom line. There is a solution – using your basic reports in a new way. At...
Maximizing Profit Margins While Scaling
Growth is exciting, right? However, if you scale unthinkingly, profit margins can shrink if you are not careful. The trick? Boost efficiency, improve cash flow, and cut waste—without slowing growth. Here is how to do it. Number 1 - Streamline Operations More growth...
How We Keep Your Business’s Financial Data Secure with Xero, Plooto, HubDoc, and ApprovalMax
As you know we manage all your internal accounting processes using online software… Cloud-based platforms like Xero, Plooto, HubDoc, and ApprovalMax have made managing your finances easier, timelier, more accurate and efficient. But with the convenience of these tools...
How to Avoid Making this One Big Mistake that Many People Make
I wrote the following blog in 2018. I think it is great for a re-visit. For those who have not read it, please enjoy… You Cannot Increase Sales Yes, that is true, you cannot increase sales. Go ahead, try it. You cannot increase sales or profit (or lose weight for...
Tips and Tidbits from Around the World
Many of you know I use an app aptly named Freedom… It is super flexible. One thing you can do is set multiple sets of blocklists. What is a blocklist? I am glad you asked… You choose which websites, or groups of sites, plus apps that you want Freedom from. You can...