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Believe it or not, 2020 is right around the corner! Whether you are wrapping up a holiday sales bonanza or are preparing for staff to have several days off, it’s time to look forward and think about the best way to start the new year. We here at Business Success…

Most company owners write a business plan when they start their company. This plan is usually to provide justification to a bank for funding. However, once it’s written and funding is obtained, the plan commonly sits on a shelf somewhere, becoming obsolete as the company grows. Practical Business Planning If…

Businesses across the U.S. and the world are “going green” to some degree or another. Some companies have gone paperless while others have adopted technologies that allow them to travel less. Many sustainable business practices are not only environmentally friendly, but they save money for companies and are attractive to…

Customer needs are simple to define but may be more challenging to fulfill. Most customers simply want: a) Great service. b) Delivery of promised product or service. Different companies fulfill the above needs with varying degrees of success. Some go a bit over the top, others provide no or terrible…

Whether you own a small business or have formed a large corporation, the chances are that you delegate specific tasks. A business owner cannot do all things, all the time. Even sole proprietorships often outsource their accounting or tax work to a CPA, and larger companies employ full-time individuals to…

Any “to-do” list can be daunting. However, work plans can be even more challenging to complete than the average task list. Often, one starts on a task and then gets interrupted by an email, customer call, meeting, or coworker. By the end of the day, many employees are lucky if…

Meetings. Some business leaders love them, and others hate them. However, meetings are often necessary for any number of reasons, from regular coordination to keeping team members motivated. No matter your feelings about meetings, we can all agree that shorter, more effective meetings can benefit any business by increasing the…

In a world where enthusiasm is often looked upon with suspicion, it is easy to create an atmosphere in which everyone is “working for the weekend,” and few are excited about the company or product. However, a positive attitude and genuine passion for the job ahead can boost productivity and…

Your tech, marketing, and sales teams should all have website metrics and Google Analytics stats that they monitor week in and week out. However, as a business owner, you can get into the weeds quickly with the sheer number of metrics at your fingertips. Instead of trying to stay on…

At Business Success Consulting Group, we focus on strategy and process development, planning, and implementation. Every business needs a workable strategy and efficient processes to grow successfully. While that strategy is specific to the business model, there are key factors that stay the same during the development and implementation process.…