How Does My Business Get Paid? Getting paid for your products and services has always been important. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the ways businesses are paid may be changing. From the coin shortage to fear of touching money, companies may be struggling with decisions regarding new payment options. Many companies are requesting […]
“I Quit, Now What?” Steps to Take to Transition From Being an Employee to Being Your Own BossCOVID-19 has changed our lives in ways that we could not have imagined. Many people realized that they could work from home during the pandemic. If you transitioned to telecommuting, you may have also realized that you could […]
Stop bugging me! How to properly follow-up on referrals and business leads. The goal of a referral or business lead is to establish new clients or customers. Follow-up is the key to converting those leads into business. However, if your follow-up is too aggressive, you risk turning away business. Too many emails, text messages and […]
The Money Is About To Run Out – Things To Try Before Filing A Business Bankruptcy Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses sometimes struggled to make ends meet. Economic downturns and shifts in consumer needs can create a temporary cash-flow problem. Most businesses had capital they could use to get through the tough periods. However, […]
Outsourcing Work — What Can I Do To Facilitate My Business Operations And What Are The Ramifications?Outsourcing can reduce a company’s overhead significantly. By outsourcing work to an independent contractor, the company does not pay payroll taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, or liability insurance for the contractor.The company saves money because it does not need to […]
Friend or Client? – Maintaining Proper Boundaries With Customers And ClientsFor many business owners, a big part of being successful is understanding how to interact with people. Building a relationship with customers and clients helps ensure the continuance of the business relationship. However, is there a line that should not be crossed that takes the […]
Well this is Awkward- When is it Okay, During COVID 19, to Ask a Client or Customer Who Owes Me Money to Repay My Business?COVID-19 has created financial hardships for individuals and companies throughout the United States. From large airlines and hotel chains to family-owned restaurants and children’s summer camps, businesses of all types and […]
We are proud to announce that Matthew Fornaro, Esq. applied and was accepted to the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program. “After attending classes for five months, I earned the attached certificate. Through learning the Business Model Canvas, graduates emerge as stronger leaders, who are ready […]
How Can My Business Return to Normal After Covid-19?Florida’s shutdowns and COVID-19 restrictions significantly impacted many Florida businesses. Business owners seeking to return to normal after COVID-19 may discover that there is a new normal, or that normal might be many more months away then they had initially thought.Many individuals are still dealing with the […]