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Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost does not show up in your financial statements, but it is something that all businesses should monitor “I can’t afford to hire anyone” – most likely, the reality is you cannot afford NOT to hire someone How much profit does a customer generate? How...

Customer Acquisition

Do you know the “real” acquisition cost of getting a customer? How much money will that customer generate? Is it worthwhile spending the money/resources to acquire the customer? Be sure to include the full cost – if using sales people or owner, be sure to assign...

Not All Business is Good Business

Many businesses operate by the “marginal” principle – If margin is positive, then it is good business – Not necessarily. It depends. (Gross Margin is calculated – Revenue less Cost of Goods Sold.  Net Contribution is Gross Margin less other costs...

Climbing Mount Everest

How do you climb Mount Everest? The old adage, “One step at a time”, is the only way. The steps are not just the physical steps:        Dream/Set Goals, Plan, Execute Dream/Goals Do really want to do this? Passion to achieve? Plan...

Be Intelligent about your Business Intelligence (BI)

This latest buzz word, has been around since the beginning of the first barter – simply it means any information about your business generate/obtain accurate information trust the information only after vetting process acting on wrong information can be catastrophic...

How to Grow Your Business

Create a business plan Define your Mission Statement; Core Values Strategic Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Create Budgets and Forecasts Document specific actions needed to achieve budget Execute the plan Be Accountable – measure results...