Today we continue the conversation around your borrowing base. This episode dives deeper into why you may want to consider a borrowing base to finance your working capital so that you can help your business meet its potential. We also discuss the importance of having healthy accounts receivable, and how to use it in the…
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On today’s episode, we’re discussing the mechanics of a borrowing base. This is an episode that will have value in the current economy, and will still have value in future economies. Discussion will involve current events, but ultimately, the goal is to provide solutions that will be applicable in any economy. This is a tactical…
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Today we’re broaching a topic that’s been on everybody’s minds, which is inflation. This is a crazy time we are living in, and it’s no different in the business environment. For the first time, the Federal Reserve has actually publicly warned that there is a mild recession. The prices we see increasing every day are…
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We’re continuing our conversation about how us business owners can improve as individuals, and today’s theme is that how you spend your time really matters. We’re bringing in two concepts: The Rainmaker’s Dilemma, and the “Value Ladder” from the book “Time Really Is Money: How to Work for $5,000 Per Hour” by Rob Slee. Rob…
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There’s so much going on these past few weeks that affects business owners, so today we’re taking a pause from our recent topics to talk about this current environment instead. Suddenly banks are failing, so we’ll get into what’s behind those along with the continuously increasing interest rates. When looking back at the past 50…
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Curious to know what helps businesses emerge from their peers? Documenting your processes is key. This requires discipline by looking at the consistent application of processes within your business. You must have full documentation, and then train off of that to systematize the way your processes flow. This is optimal for growth. Looking deeper,…
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The customer journey is so important, but even more so during a downturn. There needs to be clarity for the customer about what services and products you’re providing. Having this ensures you’re making that experience as amazing as possible. Alongside that experience, it’s an opportunity to make improvements. With more insight, you can begin to…
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Today’s episode in our series about growing through a downturn is about acquisitions. This can be a great way to grow, but great caution must still be exercised. Doing an acquisition into an industry that usually falls deeply during a downturn could be a big problem. We may or may not be in a recession,…
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In this episode, the series on growing your business through a downturn continues. This topic is very relevant to what’s happening in the current economy. Planning strategically and looking ahead will help you stay proactive so that you don’t just survive economic hardship, but thrive throughout it. What people need to know is that whether…
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Curious to look ahead at how an economic downturn might impact your business? Looking ahead is the first step to being prepared. When a downturn starts, the mainstream narrative explains that a recession begins when consumers stop spending, as if all consumers suddenly wake up one day and decide not to spend money. Looking deeper,…
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