Tag Archives: activities management
Business Plan vs Business Model Canvas
A Business Model Canvas is a more visual, dynamic, action focused and activity driven tool for business owners than the traditional business plan. Continue reading
The Pareto Principle for Profit Improvement
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
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
There is No Magic Pill for Small Business Success
If we could just invent a magic pill that business owners could take to solve all their problems – all our business problems would be solved. Continue reading
The Importance of Small Businesses
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
