They come in weekly, even daily during certain times of year: “Is there any way we could convince you to donate the printing/signage/promo? We are a nonprofit.” The natural, snarky response, of course is, “Well, we’re not.” But I advise against that. Instead, try this: “Every year, we budget a certain amount of money to provide work to nonprofits like yours. If you would like an application for next year, I’d be happy to send you one.” Then, create and send out a document which allows you to learn more…
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Four Tactics to Achieve Operational Excellence for Your Company
The printing industry continues to evolve, with technology advancements, changing customer preferences, and economic fluctuations reshaping the landscape. To thrive in this sector, achieving operational excellence is crucial for printing companies. What is operational excellence? Operational excellence encompasses a range of strategies and practices aimed at optimizing operations, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring profitability. Let’s explore four main points you can use to achieve operational excellence in your business. Embrace Technological Advancements In the general commercial printing industry, technology is a driving force behind achieving operational excellence. Printing technology continues…
Read MoreCombating Manager Burnout in Your Business
You’ve probably heard all about the current trend of employee burnout. The news is reporting on it, people are talking about it, and we are seeing it every day with employees either not being as productive or even leaving the workforce completely. But have you thought about how burnout is impacting you? Just because managers and owners are the ones making the decisions doesn’t mean you are any less susceptible to burnout. In fact, some recent studies suggest managers are getting even more burned out than their workers in this…
Read MoreEach Order Presents Its Own Problems
Ask the Accountant… Question: I feel like each order is different with its own problems. Am I the only one? Answer: No, you are not alone. Every distributor I work with has a slightly different business with their own unique challenges. Since we custom decorate our orders, they can involve different and complex processes. The…
Read MoreThe Law of Assumption
Most of us are familiar with the Law of Attraction. There’s another law, less familiar but equally fascinating and powerful, called the Law of Assumption. The Law of Assumption states that by believing (assuming) that the outcome you want already exists in your life, you will manifest it into existence. Most credit this Law of…
Read MoreQuickBooks Shortcuts You Might Not Know
Ask the Accountant… Question: There are lots on ins and outs in software, and the percentage that any user knows about is likely very small. I was working with a distributor, and he pointed out a shortcut with which I was not familiar. I have shared it below. Answer: In QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, or…
Read MoreSet Passwords When Set Closing Dates in QuickBooks
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have set a closing date in my QuickBooks, but my employees keep making entries in the previous year anyway which messes up my books for last year. Is there a way to stop that? Answer: The best way to avoid that problem is to set a password when you set…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of All of Your QuickBooks Windows Easily
Ask the Accountant… Question: I usually end up with lots of windows open in QuickBooks Premier. Is there an easier way to close them than one at a time? Answer: To close all your open windows in QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise), go to “Window” at the top of the screen, and then “Close…
Read MoreObligation Vs. Celebration
When we are trying to improve our life, we need to add new tasks to achieve the new results we are seeking. For example: If we are trying to lose weight, we need to eat healthier foods. If we are trying to get fit, we need to exercise. If we are trying to grow…
Read MoreThe Life-Saving Solution: A Conversation with LifeVac Founder
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about making money. For LifeVac founder Arthur Lih, it’s about making a difference. What if you had already built a successful business, sold it for millions of dollars, then on the cusp of retirement, you realized you could create something that wouldn’t just change someone’s life, but it could save…
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