by Tripp Hristopoulos | May 26, 2016 | Business Development, Business Tips
Running a small business is often about taking and managing risks. Market risks are normal but business and tax risks are another thing altogether. Most business and tax-related risks can be managed as long you know about them. Here are seven small business risks you...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | May 12, 2016 | Business Tips, Management Tips
Most small businesses need help with cash during certain stages of their growth. If you find that you have more plans than cash to do them with, then it might be time for a loan. Here are five steps you can take to make the loan process go smoother. 1. Make a plan....
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Apr 28, 2016 | Accounting, Business Development
Two very important skills for entrepreneurs to master are marketing and finances. Combine them by understanding the numbers behind marketing, and you have an even more powerful understanding of exactly what makes your business tick. Key Numbers – Cost Per Client...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Apr 14, 2016 | Business Tips
Spring denotes new growth, fresh starts, and spring cleaning. Why not apply these ideas to your sales so they can blossom along with spring flowers? Here are six ideas to put the spring into your sales. 1. Spring Cleaning Sales Get rid of old inventory by having a...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Mar 31, 2016 | Accounting
Outsmart your accountant and other financial friends with these accounting-related definitions: Fiscal Year Most companies report their results on a calendar year, from January 1 through December 31. Some companies use a different year for reporting, and that’s called...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Mar 17, 2016 | Business Tips, Social Media
Do you love using Facebook with your friends but know you’re missing out by not using it in business? Do you feel guilty when you post a business promotion and would prefer not to bug your friends? The good news is there’s an easy way to separate Facebook personal use...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Mar 3, 2016 | Cool Tech Tools
Slack is a relatively new collaboration tool that is designed to cut down on emails among team members and boost productivity. It provides messaging by topic or channel so that threads of communication can be streamlined and accessed easily. Slack is a searchable...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Feb 18, 2016 | Social Media
Periscope is one of social media’s newest darlings. It enables cell phone users (iPhone and Android) to capture and steam live video from their phone. Periscope was acquired by Twitter in February 2015, and it launched in March. As of August 12, 2015, Periscope...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Feb 4, 2016 | Business Development, Business Tips, Management Tips
A 2014 Global Fraud Study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that the average business loses five percent of their revenues to fraud. The global total of fraud losses is $3.7 trillion. The median fraud case goes 18 months...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Jan 21, 2016 | Business Tips, Customer Service Tips
Providing great service can make a huge difference in a small business. For companies like Zappos, Nordstrom, and Southwest Airlines, customer service is a differentiator from their competitors. Done right, good customer service can bring lots of referrals that lead...
