In this series, we’re discussing how to inflation proof your business. When expenses increase due to inflation, your net profit will be negatively impacted unless you increase revenue. In my experience, small businesses are more reluctant to implement price increases than most large businesses. There is certainly reason for concern, but price increases are usually less traumatic than most realize. ...
When my father was discharged from military service, he needed a job. Dad didn’t have a high school degree, so when he had an opportunity to work at General Motors, he leaped at the opportunity. 30 years later, my dad retired from that same job. Over those years you couldn’t find a more loyal employee to General Motors. My father ...
Conducting performance reviews with staff members who need some correction can be very stressful. When I was in banking, I had some staff that I liked personally, others, not so much. Over time, I learned that when I didn’t have a personal connection to someone it was easier to come across as cold and uncaring. This caused the truth of ...
In my early 20’s, I often looked for short cuts to get rich. One day an acquaintance of mine shared with me a so called “business opportunity.” If I invested some money, I was going to get rich quick. This person’s enthusiasm and personal testimony of how much money he was making lured me in to foolishly investing. It ...
Our ministry has been doing sizable events for over a decade. These events require advance planning to secure the facility, speakers, etc. We desire to host live events in 2021, but how do you plan when you don’t know the future? We gathered input and information from the venues and our sponsors and selected the dates we thought most ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
