As I look back at the 90 episodes that I have personally done over the last year and a half, there were several on the overall CEO mindset and ALL that it takes to be an entrepreneur, especially in the window treatment business.
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Today, I'm continuing my series on end-of-the-year activities. Two episodes ago, we delved into my four favorite year-end tasks. Last time, we discussed the strategic move of front-loading expenses for a successful tax year. And today, I want to take you behind the scenes of a crucial monthly ritual—the month-end close meeting with your bookkeeper.
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Today is a bit of a follow up to last week’s episode, where I talked about end of the year activities to finish strong and feel accomplished. One of the end of year activities I recommended was incurring as many expenses this year as possible. Today we are going to unpack that in more detail.
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On top of the festive chaos in our personal lives, our businesses are also working hard to wrap up installations, close last-minute appointments, and finish the year on a high note. So, in the spirit of the season, I want to share with you some crucial end-of-the-year activities that I always have on my to-do list.
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Today, it might be more like Vita's Tip in 15, because I have a really important topic to talk to you about. So grab some pen and paper and let’s get to it!
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Whether you're tuning in on Thanksgiving Day itself, taking a post-feast stroll, or catching up later, I'm sending warm Thanksgiving wishes your way. I hope you had a joyful holiday with loved ones. Today, we're delving into the topic of gratitude, with a twist.
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Today, I want to talk to you about a concept that can revolutionize your window treatment business – the delicate balance between cost and value. In particular, I'd like to share how recognizing the value of your time can help you make more money in your business.
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Today, we're diving into the delicate art of giving feedback, a topic that's relevant in our professional lives and resonates with us on a personal level as well.
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n our last episode, we delved into the intricacies of gross margin percentages and why they're pivotal for your window treatment business. Today, let's zoom in on a topic that's closely tied to your overall financial health – paying yourself. Yes, that's right! Grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and let's chat about why setting a recurring salary for yourself is a game-changer.
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In today's episode, I want to circle back to a topic we touched on last week – gross margins. It's a critical aspect of your window treatment business, and I want to dive deeper into why calculating and maintaining healthy gross margins, ideally between 55% and 65%, is paramount.
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Today's episode is all about a crucial aspect of your window treatment business – deposits. This topic was inspired by a question from one of my former LuAnn University students.
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Today I'm excited to dive into a topic that resonates with all of us in the business world, especially those in the window treatment industry. It's a fear that can keep us up at night – the fear of "what if the business dries up?"
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Today’s tip is about the benefits and clarity of mapping out where you want your business to be, for the next three years. And in that business plan, addressing the growing and changing needs of the team you will need to achieve those goals.
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Today, I've got a fascinating topic to discuss—one that can save you time, frustration, and ultimately, money. In our last two episodes, we talked about identifying gaps in our processes and creating automated workflows. Today, we're going to dive deeper into the value of expertise, especially when it comes to technology and systems.
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Last week, I shared an exciting discovery – an improvement in our company's workflow that has streamlined our processes. It all started with a gap we identified in our project management workflow.
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So, here we are, in September, the start of Q4, and as I look out into the last quarter of the year, I begin examining the year to date as well as looking at ways to finish out the year strong. It’s time to take stock of where we are so far and major mile-stone check-in.
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So, here we are, in September, the start of Q4, and as I look out into the last quarter of the year, I begin examining the year to date as well as looking at ways to finish out the year strong. It’s time to take stock of where we are so far and major mile-stone check-in.
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Today I’m coming back to the topic of energy of money. I thought that I was done talking about it, and then I started receiving really great feedback from you all, So today, I am putting on a little bow on the package of this series, one that I have had so much fun sharing.
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In last week's episode, I shared with you a revelation about a certain process I established in my business, and how I realized I need to be inspecting the processes that I expect to take place. The example that I shared was how we open and process fabrics in the most efficient and organized way possible.
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I am really excited about this episode today because you know that I never pass up an opportunity to share with you guys something I have personally experienced or learned.
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