5 Basic Proofreading Habits
Proofreading can be skewed based on our mood, our level of fatigue, as well as our mindset. If you think you are not going to do a good job of proofreading, then you probably won't. I frequently proofread for clients and friends, and when I write, I find it...
Today’s Mom and Pop Stores
Do you want to give business to people that support other people. People that aren’t clamoring on top of each other to make that extra dollar. Instead, people that are focused on you — the customer — the number one reason they are in business to begin with?
How to Say I’m Sorry
“In order for an apology to be effective, it needs to be done right. Experts agree that the best ones include acknowledgement and understanding of what happened and the damage done. You should also recognize your role, take responsibility for it, and communicate regret. What you should omit are any justifications and the words “if” or “but.””
Bookkeeper vs. Accountant
When hiring a bookkeeper, be very specific in the role that you want the bookkeeper to fill. Do not expect the bookkeeper to be an accountant. A bookkeeper is trained to know basic accounting and financial reporting, in fact, they often supply the financial reports to the accountant, however, a bookkeeper is not trained to fully advise how to set up an accounting system (even though some do, and I have), and they are not fully trained in filing tax returns (such as franchise, year end, and annual types of tax submissions).
On the Flip Side: The Mindset of Fake It Until You Make It
As a small business advocate, a soldier for entrepreneurs and fresh-out-of-the-starting-gate solopreneurs, my “Fake It Until You Make It” thoughts focus on the mindset of you are what you think. Think it and you will be it. Don’t listen to the doubting lies in your head, or the loving “suggestions” from family members who don’t understand what you do (for a living), instead, focus on the “I am…”. I am capable. I am worthy of change. I am able to start a business. I am succeeding at business. I am learning. I am being the best that I can be. I am loved. I am supported. I am making a difference in the world. I am doing what I was created to do, and I am doing it well.
Update Those Social Media Profiles!
For business owners, profiles are one of the top areas for potential connection. When someone is interested in learning more about us, where do they go to find out more? They head straight to the About page of our website, and they head to the profile section on social media. Our social profiles clarify who we are, what our businesses provide, and what problems our services resolve.