by Shannon Simmons | Mar 30, 2021 | Profit First
If you’re like most people, you have a healthy dose of procrastination in you. You have a project you need to finish, maybe something you don’t want to do, and you put off getting it done until the very last minute. Let’s say it’s your taxes. Maybe you’re not as...
by Eric Johnson | Feb 23, 2021 | Income, Profit First
I started my business as a tax preparer before I started serving as a Profit First Professional. One of the major issues of my business was the uneven revenue throughout the year. From January to April, revenues were strong, so I paid myself a lot–and...
by Shannon Simmons | Feb 2, 2021 | Fix This Next, Order, Profit First
Now you may not be in the same breath with the greats, yet, but it’s a worthwhile goal. And while you may or may not be a master sculptor or painter, you are really good at what you do, right? The question to ask yourself is “Am I (and my company) SO good...
by Shannon Simmons | Jan 26, 2021 | Profit First
As you digest your year-end financials, what’s the big thing that sticks out to you the most? For so many business owners, it’s the lack of a year-end profit. Being profitable doesn’t mean that you, the business owner, are taking home a big paycheck each month....
by Shannon Simmons | Jan 12, 2021 | Profit First
Do you know how profitable your business is? To be clear, your profitability isn’t the revenue you’re bringing in or even your net income, after expenses. One of the biggest mistakes we see business owners make is over-simplifying the profit in their business. It...
by Shannon Simmons | Dec 22, 2020 | Fix This Next, Order, Profit First
One of the biggest challenges I have had in my journey as a business owner is hiring. It’s this weird dance of the applicant trying to convince you they are THE most qualified, THE most enthusiastic, with THE best work ethic you have ever seen.And you are trying...
