5 Inspiring Books That Will Add Some Happiness and Wisdom to Your Life
There is an insidious lie that western culture has propagated. It has been around for centuries and it has removed the joy of life for many. It has been woven into our mindset and told to us by many parents and friends. It’s time to rethink this myth and tell a better story. That myth?…
Read MoreThe Sale of Business or Investment Property: Several Ways to Defer the Tax on Gains
When a sale of a business or investment property results in a gain, the seller is typically taxed on that gain during the year of the sale, even when the gain was generated over many years. However, the tax code provides opportunities to spread this gain over several years, to postpone it by deferring the…
Read MoreLooking for a VAT Tool? Here’s What You Need to Know
As your business grows, it may be difficult to keep track of taxes and fiscal requirements. It may cost you a lot if you don’t do them well. However, if you do business in a country that requires VAT, a good VAT tool makes this process easier and more streamlined. Before a product or a…
Read MoreAdapting Service to Varied Generations
I was just talking with a representative of a local insurance agency who mentioned that the older clients love her. Why? Because they love the fact that she listens to them and takes time with them and will explain slowly any technology that they may not understand. This is very instructive. I often say that in…
Read More4 Effortless Ways to Assess & Address Your Company’s High Turnover Rate
Undergoing a constant hiring cycle is exhausting for everyone in a company—from management, to HR, to even fellow employees. Not only does a high turnover rate often signify instability, but it begins to take its toll on employee morale and company culture. Addressing your company’s high turnover rate is important, as turnover can cost companies…
Read MoreInvestors, Your Board, and You: Who Controls Strategy?
You’re building a company from your vision and a passion, and lots of people are going to tell you that you have this or that wrong, and that it just won’t work. Business plans rarely survive market contact The truth is that very, very few early business plans survive in a form completely recognizable when looking…
Read MoreWhat We Think of Our Customers Colors Our Engagement
Someone called seeking coaching on a specific deal. He had fallen into traps which blinded him in moving forward with a winning strategy. He started the conversation with, “The key decision-maker is really a jerk! He’s power hungry, his people want to do something with us, they’ve presented compelling arguments, but he doesn’t want to…
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Business Entity as a Freelancer
So you’ve decided that freelancing is the right career move for you. Bravo! You’ve become part of the growing number of people making a living in the gig economy. But where should you start? And what should you know about setting up your own business before you dive right in? Here’s how to set up…
Read MoreDon’t Forget These 4 Essentials for Efficient Cash Flow Forecasting
A businesses cash flow forecast can help businesses to predict the profitability of the business to help pay for outgoings and plan for the future. It’s a vital financial tool that can help to understand business performance and meet costs. Whilst it can be relatively straight forward to put together, cash flow forecasting can also…
Read MoreHow Are You Targeting Your 50+ Customers?
The 50+ demographic in the US currently stands at 115M strong and will reach 132M by 2030. These customers represent $7.6 trillion of annual economic activity—equivalent to the third largest economy in the world. (AARP) Their purchasing power is especially noticeable in these categories: Baby Boomers Purchasing Power, Ad Reliance Yet, most advertising campaigns target…
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