Posted in Business Planning
on February 12, 2019
By Robert Warrick Feb. 2019 We’ve all read the headlines and heard the talk. “Baby boomer business owners are going to be exiting in record numbers. The tidal wave will be immense. Get ready for the wave.” But guess what, it’s not happening — at least not yet. Don’t get me wrong, eventually every […]
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Posted in Business Planning
on December 27, 2018
If you are experiencing a shortage of qualified workers for your job openings, your business is like many others. Employers in the Twin Cities Metro Area reported 82,071 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2018, which was an increase of over 8,200 additional openings compared with the previous year, and the most job vacancies […]
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Posted in Business Planning
on January 16, 2017
Giving back to the community is a selfless act that will make you feel better. But there are added benefits to companies that do charitable work. Doing so provides networking and marketing opportunities, gives the company added presence in the community, and often boosts employee morale. So, let the charitable work begin! But how does […]
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Posted in Business Planning, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Business, Finance, Accounting, and Taxes
on January 22, 2015
There is really only one experience to rival that of starting your own business venture, and that’s witnessing the birth of your child. Because I’ve done both, I find comparisons of certain parallels inevitable. For instance, you experience many of the same emotions: exhilaration, anxiety, joy, panic . . . and confusion. Over the past […]
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Posted in Business Planning, Communicating
on January 12, 2015
• Are your employees fully present at work? • Are you getting the most value out of the human resources you have? • Can you boost productivity without adding headcount? If you have a strong employee engagement plan tied to key business practices, you can be sure that the answer to all of the above […]
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Posted in Business Planning
on January 12, 2015
Things to Consider When Sub-Leasing Office Space The Furniture Source 6813 Shady Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-908-9964 Subleasing office space can be a benefit to a company seeking to grow or it can sound a solid death knell. There are pros and cons. Here are some things you should consider if you are […]
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Posted in Business Planning, Finance, Accounting, and Taxes, Financial Planning
on April 29, 2014
Closely Held Businesses and Compensation Plans How to ARM Your Select Employees for Success Provided By: Brian Kelly, Northwestern Mutual Most business owners would love to have employees who are as passionate about the company as they are. It makes sense: The future of a closely-held or family business depends on how securely its select […]
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Posted in Business Planning
on April 23, 2014
By: Travis Mjolsnes is the Director of Business Development – Small Business for GE Capital Fleet Services. Do you operate a fleet of company vehicles? If so here are the top 5 questions you should be asking yourself: 1. Is your company receiving the lowest vehicle pricing? 2. How do I reduce my repair and […]
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Posted in Banking, Investors, Capital, Business Planning, Finance, Accounting, and Taxes, Financial Planning
on February 20, 2014
By: Sherri A. Roseen, CPA, CGMA, Froehling Anderson, Ltd We hear the phrase “best practices” throughout the business world in many different situations. Working with your CPA and banker is no different. Here are four best practices to help strengthen your relationship and your business: Keep Your Advisors Updated Keep your advisors in the loop on […]
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Posted in Business Planning, Communicating, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Business, Marketing, Branding, Advertising, Networking, Sales, Sales Management
on February 20, 2014
By Nicole N. Middendorf, CDFA Marketing, I believe, is the life blood of your business. Marketing is the cornerstone of your success. The first thing you need is to figure out your end goal. Set goals for yourself so you have something to work towards. It is important to not only focus on the present, […]
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