Tag Archives: activities management

The Pareto Principle for Profit Improvement

By Paul Foster

The Pareto Principle (the 80/20 rule) can apply to many areas of business. Perform a Pareto Analysis on your customer base & better determine the source of your profits. Continue reading

Establishing a Baseline for Business Growth in 2013

By Paul Foster

It’s a great time to make sure your business has a baseline for measuring growth in 2013. If you can measure your activities and results properly, you can quantify your growth. Continue reading

The Importance of Small Businesses

By Paul Foster

Small businesses are the backbone of the national economy. Local small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Saturday is Canada’s day to support small local businesses. Continue reading

Non-Google Analytics

By Paul Foster

With Google Analytics, it’s easy to determine the sources or your website leads – But what about leads that show up at your door or call you on the phone? Are you tracking your business’s leads? Continue reading

Understanding the Language of Accountants

By Paul Foster

My experience as a business advisor is that business owners can relate better to the activities of the business. Financial statements report the results of the activities. Continue reading

Happy Anniversary to Us!

By Paul Foster

April 21, 2012 is the one year anniversary of launching of our website and blog! This is a great time to reflect and revisit our purpose in the digital world. Continue reading

Focusing on Customer Retention is Profitable

By Paul Foster

In order to grow the customer base in your business, you should focus on retaining your existing customers as well as attracting new ones. Continue reading

Should Your Business Offer a Guarantee?

By Paul Foster

When you provide a guarantee, you remove the risks to the potential purchaser and make it easier for them to buy from you. Here are 5 tips to developing a great guarantee. Continue reading

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