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Mid-Year Checklist for Small Business

Joyce — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:16:28 +0000

It’s mid-year. The year is half over. But we still have half a year to go. It’s time to re-evaluate and recharge. We still have time to achieve our goals by the end of the year. So let’s get started with the mid-year checklist. Financial/Money Stuff Recordkeeping (paper) – organize your physical documents […]

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Planning That Makes Money – EP 033

Joyce — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:35:39 +0000

Success leaves clues so you can use your past…efficiently & effectively planning for your future that ensures that your business is as profitable as possible as soon as possible. In this episode, I will run you through my planning process for the year and how I break it down to the quarter and months for […]

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Stop Hiring The Wrong People – EP 032

Joyce — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:56:25 +0000

This episode is a bit of a rant/what grinds my gears because I’m tired of seeing small business owners taken advantage of by so-called virtual bookkeepers. What kicked this up for me was seeing a post about rules for a group that didn’t want there to be “negativity” in the group surrounding calling out inexperienced […]

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Coaching Vs Consulting – What’s the Difference? – EP 031

Joyce — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:02:16 +0000

The difference between coaching vs consulting is subtle but there IS one…and it’s one that could make or break your business. I know dramatic but true. That’s why we’re going to settle the debate between the two and give you a few clues as to who you need and when in your business. Mentioned in […]

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Stop Fighting Profit First: Implementation Tips & Alternatives – EP 030

Joyce — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:26:21 +0000

Profit First is still a thing. Although the concept is easy enough to grasp, for some CEOs, implementation can be elusive. In this episode, I walk you through if the Profit First system is right for you and your business, as well as – what it is (and isn’t), how to implement it, who it […]

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Messy Money Costs Money: Steps To Clean Up Your Accounting Records – EP 029

Joyce — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 01:31:29 +0000

Messy bookkeeping and accounting that has gone undone and unchecked for too long can cost you not only money but time and tax deductions. In this episode, the discussion centers around: Additional resources: If you’d like some assistance with tidying up your messy accounting records, schedule a consultation so that we can chat about how […]

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Online Business Strategies: What’s Working and What’s Not – EP 028

Joyce — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:39:56 +0000

Getting started and staying motivated can be hard. Especially if you’re going it alone and it seems like everybody is doing all of the right things and you’re not. If you’re feeling like for every step forward, you get knocked back 5. In this episode, I’m talking about the top 3 online business strategies that […]

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Quarter In Review: My Q3 CEO Debrief – EP 027

Joyce — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:00:23 +0000

Quarterly CEO/CFO debrief is on tap for this episode…Not only do I run through a sampling of the questions I ask myself and my clients but I also run through the answers. Did I hit my revenue target this quarter? What am I going to focus on in the fourth quarter? You’ll have to listen […]

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Kill The Vanity Metrics Challenge Wrap Up – EP 026

Joyce — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 19:46:30 +0000

Last week, over the course of 3 days – via 3 episodes, I conducted the Kill The Vanity Metrics Challenge. To practice what I preach, I wanted to give you a little peek behind the scenes and talk about my goals and metrics as they pertained to the challenge. Mentioned in today’s episode: Additional resources: […]

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Kill The Vanity Metrics Challenge: Day 3 – EP 025

Joyce — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:00:17 +0000

The big finish… Day 3 of 3 day Kill The Vanity Metrics Challenge where we are focusing on the metrics that matter and help you to maximize your productivity and profitability. Mentioned in today’s episode: Don’t forget to share your progress with me on Instagram at @thecommoncents, using the hashtag #KillVanityMetricsChallenge, especially if you’re participating […]

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