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The “Profit First” Framework for Washington DC Businesses
You might have heard the term "profit first accounting" buzzing around Washington DC business circles as of late.The philosophy was made popular by Mike Michalowicz and his book, Profit First. His theories have blossomed into reality for many business owners.Today, I...
The Advantage a C Corporation Holds for Washington DC Businesses
Now that 2018 extended returns for businesses are truly put to bed now, we can turn our gimlet eye on 2019.And one thing that might be worth discussing is your operating entity.A quick rundown on business structures is never bad, ESPECIALLY when tax laws change and...
Three Overlooked Ways To Control Costs In Your Washington DC Business
I don't know about you, but my Facebook newsfeed is FILLED with so-called experts slinging around big revenue numbers in their business to grab my attention, and get me to sign up for their stuff.But, see ... I'm an accountant.And I know the truth: Revenue means...
Estate Planning For Washington DC Singles
Many of our Washington DC clients are married. What I have to say today is still relevant, conceptually (and even in some of the details).So don't skip on by.As I have talked about before, estate planning is something that many families continue to neglect.I'm not...
Solving Problems in Washington DC Businesses with Effective Solutions
There's this idea out there among many wannabe Washington DC business owners that they have to come up with the next completely fresh idea in order to have a great business. Shows like Shark Tank (which I love) go towards creating this kind of mindset -- although the...
Three Keys To Shorter Meetings For Your Business
Last week I wrote about working less and testing the 80/20 hypothesis for your Washington DC business work cycle. I'd love to know if you had a chance to consider putting this into practice, send us an email using the email icon at the top right-hand corner of our...
A Few More Common Marketing Mistakes Made By Businesses
Seeing what has happened in our nation's fourth-largest city has been a sobering reminder of the fragility of life, and business. It's helpful to be reminded that threats and disasters can (and do) strike from directions that you might least expect. And while this is...
Keeping Your Business Focused On Revenue Growth and Customer Retention
We've been talking about meetings, efficiency, and how Washington DC small business owners simply have to stay laser-focused on tasks that will bring them and their business towards actually achieving their goals. Especially with all of the political and cultural...
The Pareto Principle And Your Company’s Work Cycle
Slogging through the summer, and with the weather still hot, it can be really tempting to sort of press cruise control for the month of August until Labor Day hits us, and *then* really put that nose to the grindstone. But could it be that a rhythm of working a little...
Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners
As you may have heard, "Labor Day" originated during the time of 7-day workweeks of 12-hour days, in the late 1800's, as our country was in the throes of the Industrial Revolution. Times have certainly changed since then -- and our economy is no longer driven by the...
Why Price Reductions are Bad Positioning for (Almost) Any Business
Our hearts remain with those in Houston and, now, South Florida, who has been dealing with such a massive disruption of their lives -- and during a time of year that is already one of the busiest. The IRS has set up a "catch all" page for those cleaning up from...
The First Thing You Need To Do
Set it as your personal goal to increase (or start) your household money moving in these directions:
