I am not a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, but I am a QuickBooks Consultant. I’ve been using QuickBooks since it first came out in 1983. You had to go to the local office supply store to buy the CD and the updates when they would be released. Wow, Intuit has come a long way. I […]
Cash is King, Part 4 – Tips to Keep Your Pool Business in Business
The tips keep getting more and more simple. The ideas are simple but implementing them is another story. The time is now. The hardest part is taking the first step. Here are 8 basic principles every business owner should be reminded of often. Don’t Chase Money: I’ve known dealers to chase jobs hours away from […]
Cash is King, Part 3 – Five Accounts Every Business Should Have
Saving money &/or diverting money is not a new concept. A recent book I read helped me understand some principles I could have used in my own pool business. While reading this book I felt as if the Author was talking directly to me. Some of these concepts I had to put in to place […]
Cash is King, Part 2 – Tips To Keep Your Pool Business in Business
In Cash is King Part 1, I started from the very beginning. I assume most of you reading this blog have been in business a while. Sometimes getting back to basics is needed to simplify your approach. In Part 1, I presented three tips to consider when getting started: What type of accounting software to use, The importance of social media, and Why having […]
Cash is King, Part 1 – Tips to Keep Your Pool Business in Business.
Cash is king Part 1. I’ve broken this up into parts so that you will have ample time to read, digest & implement each part and not be overwhelmed. I am always here to answer your questions along the way. This topic has grown since I started writing it. Looking back to owning my own pool business, I began […]
10 Tips How To Make The Best Of Your Next Trade Show Event
Many of you already exhibit in local trade shows, flower & patio shows or home & garden shows. Whether you are a trade show expert or you are considering setting up a booth in your first show, use these tips to help you make the most of your event. You’ve invested the money. Now, let’s get a good ROI.. Return […]
Internet & Social Media Success Checklist – A Beginners Guide to Business Growth
You might think that Social Media is hard or time consuming. This checklist might even appear to be a bit overwhelming. Trust me, neither is true. Especially when we are talking about growing your business. Internet, website & social media is trending to be the way business is done, now and in the future. You will here […]
Is Your Pool Business Making Any Money?
Are you making money? There are two ways you can make more money: Decrease your expenses and/or increase prices. Preferably both. 1. Expenses: Review every expense in your business.. Utilities, Business Insurance, Rent or Leasing Costs, Automobile Costs (Payments, Insurance, Maintenance, Fuel), Payroll Expenses, Mobile Phone Expense, Eating Out, Software Costs, Accounting, Marketing, Taxes, Product Costs.. Open […]
