by Shannon Simmons | Feb 20, 2020 | Profit First
Every business has customers, and while all customers are important, most entrepreneurs will agree that some customers are more important than others. This may be due to the amount of revenue the customer brings in, their ability to refer new clients to you, the...
by Shannon Simmons | Feb 13, 2020 | Profit First
As we welcome in a new year (and maybe a new decade depending on how you count them), it’s a perfect time to reflect on the trends that will impact us and our businesses. Here’s a list for your consideration and reflection. Trend #1: Sustainability Concern for the...
by Shannon Simmons | Feb 6, 2020 | Income, Profit First
The two major ways entrepreneurs can take money from their business is through draws or by receiving a paycheck. The type of entity in which their business is set up will determine which method can be used. In either case, entrepreneurs need to be careful not to...
by Shannon Simmons | Jan 30, 2020 | Profit First
I have to give all of the props to one of my current clients, we’ll call her Jane. On August 24, 2014, Jane e-mailed me the PDF of the first 5 chapters of a book called Profit First by Mike Michalowicz and said, “I would like to implement Profit First process in my...
by Shannon Simmons | Jan 23, 2020 | Profit First
In his book, The Rebel Rules: Daring to Be Yourself in Business, author Chip Conley describes what investors look for in a management team when considering providing startup money to new businesses. He says your management team should consist of a “brain trust that...
