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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20201 min read
The Lifeblood of Your Business: Maintain Your Equipment!
Small business owners are constantly looking for ways to cut costs. Inventory, payroll, and operating costs should always be scrutinized...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20201 min read
All Riches Have Limits; Be Frugal
“There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means.” ― Calvin Coolidge This...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Industry Trade Organization Benchmarks—A True Value Add
If you own a business that has a strong trade organization that provides industry Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)--join. National trade...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Do Not Dodge the Tax Man
Obviously, I shouldn’t even have to say this. However, you would be surprised at how many people either forget to pay their taxes or have...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
The Dangers of Over-Expanding
The very nature of the consummate entrepreneur is to think big and to take the risks necessary to be big. This trait, in the many who...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Insurance: How Much is Enough?
Assessing your risk to determine what level of insurance protection you need is a challenge with which you need expert help. Of course,...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Cash is King
Most business owners with whom I talk about a possible acquisition by another company are obsessed with revenue and revenue growth. They...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Get to Know Your Numbers
If you have hired someone to take care of your books, which you should, make sure you always know what that person is doing. A wise...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Your Accounts Receivable – It is Your Money, Not Your Customer’s
Your accounts receivable is an important asset which is YOUR money…and no one cares about your money the way you do. Depending on the...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Don’t Jump into Something New Without a Budget and Forecast
Starting new business ventures within your existing unit can be very lucrative and certainly accelerate the growth of your overall...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Moving Your Office? Plan, Budget, Then Implement
One of the most exciting times for a business is when you outgrow your current office and move to a bigger, nicer space. Along with the...
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assistantellenmcil
Dec 27, 20201 min read
Improve Your Processes and Reduce the Waste
Throughout my business career, I have devoted myself to process and process improvement. During my school days, I attended business...
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