Pay yourself first is a great idea and for some, a concept for someday when all the financial stars align. Saving can be really difficult.
Small Habits, Big Changes: How Small Habits Can Lead to Big Change
Having goals in life is smart. It gives us something to shoot for and increases our chances of success. However, aiming too high and biting off more than you can chew are sure ways to end up abandoning your objective like joining the gym on Jan 2nd thinking you’ll be working out five times a week, but, alas, by Jan 21st, you barely darken the door.
Setting Up Your Online Store – A Xero Guide
Happy Monday, Profit Planners! Last month, our accounting software crush Xero reached out to Marilyn for a little help with creating a step-by-step guide for new online retailers. As always, our fearless leader delivered the goods–a simple checklist for getting the bases covered, along with a 3-step process for deciding which format works best for you. (If you’ve ever wondered…
How to Make Your Money Love You Back
My story of learning to make my money work for me…one week at a time. I got back from vacation at 2 in the morning. Which, of course, meant a full extra day off to recover. And by “recover,” I mean catch up on emails, let people know that I was again available for work, and…
Has Your Business Turned Into a Jenga Tower?
Everyone who knows me knows what a fan I am about systems, software and teamwork. Efficiency is definitely my personal jam; I think my passion for efficiency is one of the best skills I bring to my team. But I’ve come to realize that when it comes to efficiency, nothing can replace a genuine sense of purpose. There just simply…
The Accounting Software That Might Take Over the World
My story of learning to make my money work for me…one week at a time. When I was a kid, we had an electric model train that used to belong to my Grandpa. It was one of those kids’ toys that would never pass the child-safety standards of today. So many small pieces. So many loose wires….
Stop Letting Your Money Boss You Around
My story of learning to make my money work for me…one week at a time. You never get over those “first day of school” jitters, do you? I sat down for my first Profit Planning session with butterflies in my stomach. And it wasn’t just because I felt out of my depth on this whole financial planning thing….
Diary of a Profit Planner
Is financial planning right for you, right now? Find out by following my story. We are thrilled to have open spots in The Profit Path. Which means that if you want to get a plan in place to become a financial rock star (like the ones we’ve been featuring here), now is the time to…
Financial Mentors — Finding Your Obi Wan Kenobi
Finding a financial mentor may not be your “only hope” … but it will get your business year off to the right start. Is it safe to start talking about the new Star Wars yet? No? Fine. We’ll stick to a character everybody knows while we talk about one of the most important things that can help your business…
What 2015 Brought to the Bottom Line
The Bottom Line team shares its top business lessons learned in 2015. Which teachers do you remember best from school? For me, it was Mrs. DeWitt in first grade (who was my favorite teacher ever) and Mr. Payton in seventh grade (who was by far the worst). I can tell all kinds of stories about what made each of…