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2021 Profit Planning Masterclass

Planning for 2022? Profit Planning for Painting Contractors Webinar starts at 9 AM PT November 10 or check up upcoming sessions.

https://advisors-on-target.mykajabi.com/2020ProfitPlanningMasterclassRegistration1

2021 Profit Planning Masterclass If you feel like you are having the same year over and over, or just managing minimal growth when you’d really like to seriously level up your business,  Profit Planning helps you set and create a real roadmap to realize your goals.

November is an ideal time to create your business budget for next year!

https://advisorsontarget.com/financial-management/best-time-to-make-a-business-budget

Budget your next vacation! I did, and I loved it!

https://advisorsontarget.com/tips-for-entrepreneurs/budget-your-vacation

Winter is Coming | PaintED Show | Clip

I was honored to be asked to participate in a PCA PaintED Episode. This is a short clip from it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_iLDo3FYYo

Winter is Coming | PaintED Show | Clip Go to pcapainted.org to see the full conversation!Morgan Ray and Torlando Hakes sit down with Linnea Blair & Patrick Coye to examine how to make the most of ...

With gratitude for all of my wonderful clients, business colleagues and friends - have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

2020 Profit Planning Masterclass

Free Masterclass for Painting Contractors. Create your 2021 Profit Plan. Hope to see you there!

https://advisors-on-target.mykajabi.com/2020ProfitPlanningMasterclassRegistration1

2020 Profit Planning Masterclass If you feel like you are having the same year over and over, or just managing minimal growth when you’d really like to seriously level up your business,  Profit Planning helps you set and create a real roadmap to realize your goals.

2021 is around the corner...

Check out my November newsletter. Upcoming free webinars!

2021 is around the corner... Planning for a successful year is up to you! Your Business Success News for November Greetings! The time has changed and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Then we're into full on Holiday Se

Know Your Numbers - what does that even mean? Here's the starting place:
http://advisorsontarget.com/financial-management/know-your-numbers-what-does-it-mean-to-you

It happens to all of us from time to time that we get last minute cancellations. I wrote this post a few years ago, but it happened to me again today. I hear from clients that this happens them too, so I thought you might benefit from my thoughts on this 😀
http://advisorsontarget.com/productivity/what-to-do-with-found-time

Best Business Practice Guide :: Advisors On Target

http://advisorsontarget.com/business-strategy/best-business-practice-guide

Best Business Practice Guide :: Advisors On Target Do you run your business using best business practices? You probably have a feel for some best business practices if you have been in business for a while. But chances are you are paying attention to some areas more than others.

I've put together a Best Business Practices Guide for small businesses that I believe will be super helpful to your business! Sign up here to download my complimentary guide "Put Your Business On Target for Success". https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wIT2oLZ/Guide

It's that time of year to start planning for 2021! See my latest blog post: 3 Persuasive Reasons to Create a Profit Plan.
http://advisorsontarget.com/business-planning/3-persuasive-reasons-to-create-a-profit-plan-for-your-business

Astrophysicists Have Figured Out the Fastest Way to Board a Plane (It's Nothing Like What Airlines Do Now)

Any guesses on how likely this is to actually happen? Sounds like a great idea though!

inc.com Advanced math (and real-world trials) show this approach speeds things up by nearly 50 percent.

Are your Marketing Strategies really working for you? How do you know?
http://advisorsontarget.com/marketing/planning-for-growth-make-sure-your-marketing-strategies-are-really-working

3 Tips to make strategic planning easier.
http://advisorsontarget.com/business-planning/3-tips-to-make-strategic-planning-easier

Entrepreneurs: How much to pay yourself and how. Paying yourself last is not a strategy for success!
http://advisorsontarget.com/financial-management/paying-yourself-last-is-not-a-strategy-for-success

Have you done your 2020 Profit Plan and Budget for your business yet?
http://advisorsontarget.com/events/plan-for-profits-in-2020-free-webinar

An oldie, but a goodie, I think. I ran across this blog post that I wrote back in 2011, but it's still good advice, I think!
http://advisorsontarget.com/productivity/the-best-tool-for-the-job

“You’ve got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative, Latch on to the affirmative, and Don’t mess with Mister In-Between”. Not bad advice…
http://advisorsontarget.com/leadership/accentuate-the-positive

If You Don't Listen to These 5 Podcasts, You Might as Well Just Go Back to That Boring Day Job

I'm a life long learner, so I love getting inspired by others. Have you checked out these podcasts? I'd love to hear what you're listening to that inspires you!

inc.com If you're committed to learning and growing, you simply must have these podcasts in your regular playlist.

Good communication is part of the puzzle in creating a culture that promotes retaining good employees.
http://advisorsontarget.com/employees/create-an-environment-that-promotes-employee-retention

I'm not a fan of trading services for most service based businesses. Here's why:
http://advisorsontarget.com/business-operations/should-you-trade-or-barter-your-services

Is there some area of your business that's open to risk in some way? Mine was. Read this and think about your own business exposure.
http://advisorsontarget.com/business-operations/risky-business

Trying to figure out how to navigate slow cash flow or finance growth? Here are some tips about financing options for your business.
http://www.advisorsontarget.com/financial-management/financing-options-for-your-business

Definition of silver bullet: something that acts as a magical weapon especially one that instantly solves a long-standing problem. Spoiler alert - There are no silver bullets. http://www.advisorsontarget.com/tips-for-entrepreneurs/there-are-no-silver-bullets

Build good relationships with a customer communications plan.
http://www.advisorsontarget.com/marketing/relationship-marketing/build-good-relationships-with-a-customer-communications-plan

How to Succeed at Short Term Planning – Webinar :: Advisors On Target

Thursday Webinar: How to Succeed at Short Term Planning! Sept 12 at 1 PM PT http://www.advisorsontarget.com/events/how-to-succeed-at-short-term-planning-webinar

advisorsontarget.com It’s not a secret that long term planning one of the keys to success in achieving your dreams for your business and your life. I’ve given talks and written articles about the importance of planning for the next 3, 5 and 10 years.

Taking the Long View – Part 1 :: Advisors On Target

Many businesses, even some of the very successful ones, drift into doing year by year planning, thinking one step down the road rather than taking the long view... http://www.advisorsontarget.com/business-planning/taking-the-long-view-part-1

advisorsontarget.com Many entrepreneurs start a business because they have what author Michael Ge**er in his book The E Myth terms “an entrepreneurial seizure”, meaning you’re really good at what you do and you think you could run your own business better than your boss, or you want the freedom of owning your own ...

How to Succeed at Short Term Planning

September Business Success Webinar: Thursday, Sept 12. Register below.

attendee.gotowebinar.com It’s not a secret that long term planning one of the keys to success in achieving your dreams for your business and your life. I’ve given talks and written articles about the importance of planning for the next 3, 5 and 10 years. But short-term planning for the next day, the next week, the next ...

Free Business Success Webinar : Thursday, August 22 - Register Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1094681873848366092

Put Your Business On Target for Success in 2020 :: Advisors On Target

August Business Success Webinar: http://www.advisorsontarget.com/events/put-your-business-on-target-for-success

advisorsontarget.com Learn how to apply best business practices, key performance indicators and fact based management to achieve a more profitable, sustainable and professional business. Ultimately this means more profit in your pocket!

15 Free Online Business Courses You Can Take From Harvard, Yale, MIT and Other Amazing Schools

Entrepreneurs - Do you wish you had taken some business classes before you started your business...here are some you can take online from well known schools...for free. Sounds like a deal to me!

entrepreneur.com Check out these free online courses from some of the most prestigious schools in the world.

Who has read this book? Whether or not you agree with all the suggestions put forth in the book, the core philosophy is one I agree with for business owners. Pay yourself first.

16 Simple Things These Successful Executives Do Every Day No Matter What

Lots of good ideas here. Worth reading.

flip.it High achievement in business and life involves intention. Meaning, it's not going to happen accidentally. Here are the things more than a dozen successful executives do every day because they say it's a habit that makes a difference."Make choices about how you're going to spend your time and who you...

Facebook News Feed Changes Make Small Business Marketing an Even Greater Challenge

There is always something new to learn about Facebook and Business.

smallbiztrends.com The new Facebook news feed will hurt small businesses by limiting the number of people who will see your posts. All the details, plus tips, after the jump.