Episode 22 - What to look for in an accountant

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss what you should look for in a new accountant. We also discuss copyright law and the recent IRS outage.

In the news

Before I can fix this tractor, we need to fix copyright law

IRS resolves e-file outage

What to look for in an accountant

This week's topic was inspired by a question I was asked by Clay Shaver of the Remodeling Clay Podcast (one of my...

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Episode 20 - Increasing your energy levels

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss ways to increase your energy levels. We take you through an entire day with tips to use in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

In the news

Seven Free WordPress Plugins To Make Your Life Easier (written by Lena Elizer, graphic artist and web designer who created our site)

Kristin's news is more of a rant about all the excitement revolving around "refund...

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Episode 16 - The why and how of goal setting

In this episode, we discuss the why and how of goal setting, but it may not mean what you think it means.

 

If you haven't listened to episode 14 on SWOT analysis and episode 15 on SMART goals, listen to those first. Episode 16 is a continuation of those episodes.

When setting goals, use why to get to the heart of your biggest goals. When you set a goal, keep asking yourself "why?" until...

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Episode 15 - Creating goals that are SMART

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss creating SMART goals using your SWOT analysis to improve your chances of success.

In the News

Yahoo's Keeping Its Alibaba Stake - And Spinning Off The Rest  

IRS 2016 Mileage Rate for Business is 54 cents per mile

Creating SMART goals 

If you have not listed to episode 14 on SWOT analysis, we highly recommend that you do that first. This...

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Episode 14 - SWOT before creating goals

Lots of small business owners are in goal setting mode for 2016, but we believe you should do a SWOT analysis before setting your goals in order to create goals that will really propel your business.

In the News

5 ways most people forget to keep Wordpress secure  

Why the latest coloring-book crazy can be good for you

Using a SWOT Analysis to create better goals

Before creating your...

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Episode 13 - Do you have a business or a hobby?

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss various ways that you might be treating your small business like a hobby and what you can do to get out of that rut.

In the news

How to be (Personally) Agile by David M. Bush

Your Business Email Address Matters More Than You Think - Visual Logic Email Survey

Bonus: This 7-Minute Morning Routine Will Change Your (Work) Life

Are you treating your small...

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Episode 11 - 5 tips for better cash management

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss 5 tips for better cash management in your business and your personal life.

In the News

Five free apps for turning your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot

Facebook and the Media have an increasingly Landlord-Tenant Style Relationship

Better Cash Management

Lack of cash management is one of the reasons that 85% of all small businesses fail in their first 5...

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Episode 8 - Developing a plan to achieve your goals

We get really excited to create goals. We get them written down and pat ourselves on the back. A few months later, we forget about those goals because we never develop a plan to achieve your goals. In this episode we discuss what to do after you create goals and how to develop a plan to achieve your goals.

In the News

Shakes take a bite out of Loliware No time to pack school lunch? Outsource it...

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Episode 7 - Stop wishing and start making goals

This week, it's time to stop hoping for success and start making it happen. Successful people create goals and make things happen. You don't need to wait until January 1 to create goals. There is no better time to start than now!

In the News

SHA1 algorithm securing e-commerce and software could break by year's end

5 Ways to Get Customer Referrals

From The Mailbag

Melissa asked "I donate quite a...

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Episode 6 - Stop allowing others to prioritize your schedule

In this episode, Jeff and Kristin discuss your schedule and how to stop others from controlling what you do or don't do.

In the News

The best WordPress cache programs and how to use them

Uber dealt another blow in labor ruling

From The Mailbag

We have received this question from many people so we decided to dedicate the entire episode to it. The question comes in many forms:

  • How do I create...
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