Becoming Rational Part 1 – Recognizing Bias
Biases can be hard to identify because they often provide the feeling of positivity and affirmation. Biases, although they make us feel good, prevent us from seeing alternative opportunities that may be better, more efficient or more cost effective then what you had previously come up with on your own. Identifying biases is…
Read MoreBecoming Rational – Introduction
Every day you are faced with having to make decisions that directly impact your future, whether it is your business, household, relationship, friendships, education, etc… all aspects of your life require you to make a decision, and we’d all agree that we’d like to consider ourselves as having made a rational decision. But how can…
Read MoreWhat should your business be doing during a shutdown?
What should your business be doing durning a shutdown? When determining what your business should be working on during slow period or shutdown situations are opportunities to improve. Example many businesses such as bars and restaurants have found opportunities to provide partial employment by offering new and creative ways to continue to provide products and…
Read MoreGovernment Programs Available During Pandemic Event
Employee Programs Our friends at BBSI who provide excellent HR services and support for many small businesses across the country would like to get the word out about the impact Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what programs are available during the Covid-19 Pandemic event. Washington Paid Sick Leave Washington State Law that mandates employers provide paid sick leave…
Read MoreDifficult Business Decisions During Covid-19
Considering a Shutdown or a Reduction in Force (RIF) Our friends at BBSI who provide excellent HR services and support for many small businesses across the country would like to get the word out about the impact Coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do for small businesses. Before A layoff Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. The Small…
Read MoreImpressions > Clicks > Leads
Impressions > Clicks > Leads – We want money! Impressions > Clicks > Leads – We want money! As an analytical person math, metrics, and results are preferred to systematically deliver consistent results. We often hear “we get clicks but how many of those clicks are actual leads”. Well, let’s figure that out This exercise…
Read MoreCreate Google My Business Account
Sign up for Google My Business These instructions came directly from Google. Note: There might be a listing for an old business at the same location where you\’re registering a new business. Do not attempt to claim it. Instead, suggest an edit to have it marked as closed. Then, proceed with creating a new Google My…
Read MoreProblem vs Issue
Working problems and issues is an everyday activity with businesses. Knowing the difference can help with approach and when to step-in and or prioritize. From a perspective of a business function: Issues are a single occurrence, occasional, or rare of unwanted results that may be minimal impact. Problems are reoccurring issues or major impact. For…
Read MoreGmail and Google Account Photos
Google has combine your gmail and Google Account Profile images and could be independent of each other. This is currently a popular topic and could be a concern for some as many don’t like change. However, this applies to Personal Google Accounts and not Google My Business Accounts. This primarily applies to Profile Photos. To…
Read MoreEmployees of Business
We’re all employees of business and have a role to play. We impact businesses around our business and the relationship we have is vital for our success. When choosing to do business or work with contractors we look for the same or similar qualities as we do our employees. Work ethics, dynamics, long-term, productivity, and…
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