How Precious is Your Culture?
The Ming Vase - A Symbol of Rarity and Value Imagine I give each of you, as a business owner, a priceless, one-of-a-kind, Ming Vase… At first, you are speechless. You marvel at its rarity, its delicacy, its beauty. You treat it carefully, tenderly. You show it off to...
5 Ways a Profitable Company Still Goes Broke—and How to Prevent It
Profitability and cash flow—two terms often used interchangeably—could not be more different. And yet, countless businesses that report strong profits find themselves scrambling to pay bills, meet payroll, or keep the lights on. How is this possible? Let us unravel...
The 1% Margin Fix That Can Boost Your Profits by 10%
Is a 1% improvement really worth the effort? Absolutely. In fact, tweaking your margins by just 1% could send your profits soaring by 10%—or more. It is not magic; it is math. And for businesses with tight margins—like construction companies, property managers, and...
2025 Is Just Around the Corner – Budget Time!
Budgets! That word can imply a lot to many people—extra work, restrictions (who wants limits in business?!), confusion (where do I start?), and procrastination (who has time at this time of year?) With all that in mind, for those of you ready to create a budget for...
Grow Your Business with Strategic Alliances
Growing your business one customer at a time in the cold marketplace is expensive and slow… Want to reach more customers and grow your business? Partnering with associations and non-competing businesses is a smart way to do it. These alliances can expand your reach,...
Tidbits To Help You Grow an Even Better Business
Branding Is Essential A colleague of mine at LeapZone Strategies has written a good Blog on the power of branding… Here is the start of her Blog: “Listen up, in the wild jungle of today’s business world, blending in is the first step to being forgotten. You need a...
How to Create and Maintain a Culture of Awesome Service for Your Customers and Team
Introduction Service is what sets great businesses apart. It is the one timeless constant. It was true for a business in 1850. It is a fact now as well. Customers expect personalized care, and your team thrives in an environment where they feel valued and empowered....
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...