article thumbnail

The Corona Virus for Small Businesses

Consultant Journal

It’s a question on the minds of many entrepreneurs, as Fortune 500 companies announce new protocols for travel, meetings and even use of coffee cups. If your business meets with clients in person, you may want to look at your policies and processes to help keep clients and yourself healthy. Client Engagement.

article thumbnail

You Can’t Pizza Party Your Way to a Great Corporate Culture

Harmonious Workplaces

The uncertainty of the market, unstable cash flow, and the seemingly never-ending threat of recession may force companies to make tough decisions. Embrace different backgrounds and perspectives and create policies that support equality and inclusivity. Offer variety to meet the expectations and needs of staff members.

Culture 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Determine the ROI of hiring a small business operations consultant

Asamby Consulting

Check out our privacy policy. If an improved process allows you to better meet your clients' requirements, you might be able to charge more. In that sense, SOPs might rather be an operational necessity than a cash-flow positive measure. Never Miss a New Post - Subscribe to our Newsletter! You can unsubscribe at any time.

ROI 52
article thumbnail

The 5 Growing Pains of Service-Based Businesses in 2023 (and how to overcome them)

Asamby Consulting

Check out our privacy policy. Work with contractors To get over that initial cash-flow issue, it can make sense to rely on contractors instead of employees. You can join a project meeting with each client once a month. Don't be tempted to bring on the "best available" talent, if they don't meet your requirements.

How To 52
article thumbnail

SBA Acquisition Loans – A Win-Win-Win Especially for the Seller

Martinka Consulting

2013 - it’s hard to find a non-SBA acquisition loan on a deal that meets the SBA qualifications. And, SBA loans are much safer than many other kinds of loans and, because SBA loans are considered “cash flow loans” (not requiring full collateral), they have better approval considerations. Who benefits?

article thumbnail

Quick Tips for Consulting to Small Organizations | Consulting and.

Consulting and Organizational Management

Don’t be afraid to look at the “business” or “hard” data, at least to understand the cash situation of the organization. Get help to do that if you aren’t comfortable with cash flows. Translate This. Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development.

article thumbnail

The Case for Stock Buybacks

Harvard Business

A comprehensive survey of financial executives concluded that “repurchases are made out of the residual cash flow after investment spending.” Repurchases are much more flexible than dividends, the alternative way in which companies return cash to their investors, which attract less ire. Buybacks are a red herring.