Local Small Business Coach | Improve Your Profits & Sales

Struggling to profitable—sounds like a dream, right? But for one badass business owner, it became reality.

Are you constantly saying, “I'm just not a numbers person”?

Are you running your business like a pro… or like a hot mess express?

Let's face it, you set out to build a business, but the question is, did you create that business or just a job? Time to discuss what track you are on and what are some things you can do to ensure you build a business and not just a job.  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Confused on what cash basis and accrual basis means in your bookkeeping system? Most small business owners do not know the difference so let's take a closer look at why your report might be showing different numbers. ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

I wish I had a nickel for every dollar a small business owner wastes on stuff they don't need. If you want a profitable business you need to stop spending money on stuff that really isn't needed.    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

If you aren't getting paid, you might as well be working for free. When was the last time you followed up on past due invoices? Do you even know how much money your business is owed?    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Wondering where all the money in your business is going and why you have no profit? Be profitable is much easier if you understand some key things about what creates your profit and then what "jobs" your profit has.    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

You know what you need to do, but just can't seem to get the motivation to do it. The problem is probably due to not knowing your WHY. Or your WHY just isn't big enough. Happens to me, all of the time.    This book is great to learn more on finding your WHY: Start with WHY by Simon Sinek: ​https://amzn.to/4kR7P8V ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Raising your prices can backfire when done for the wrong reasons. It isn't your customer's job to pay for your bad business habits. Make sure you aren't raising your prices for these reasons.  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Most small business owners make more profit than they realize. They just keep making this same mistake over and over and it makes them FEEL like they are less profitable than they really are. Are you doing this too?  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Confused by what percentages mean on a Profit & Loss Statement? What if I told you it was as easy as Pie? Today we take a look at how to make sense of percentages on a profit and loss and why it is important for you to use them when looking at your profit and loss income statement.  VIDEO to Follow Along: https://youtu.be/HqMy_nzw0HA ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Ever wonder how much money you made off that money you spent in your business? ROI (return on investment) is a great metric to use to see if you are spending money smartly in your business. We will take a look at how to quickly determine if you are making money on the money you spend in your small business   ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Have you ever wondered how long it's gonna take for you to get your money back when you spend money in your business? We called this your break-even point and in this video, we're gonna talk about how to quickly calculate your break-even point. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ZSIgj-P7ec8 ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

I wish I had a dollar for every small business owner who didn't save a dime for their taxes that are due. I'd be rolling in the money! I know why it happens, but let's talk about what to do about it. You MUST be saving for your taxes each year if you want your business to survive!   ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

It is easy to lump all your costs together. But they have different impacts on your profits and knowing the difference can help you make more money.    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

We all know great customer service is important to our business, but do we actually know the financial impact it might be having on our bottom line profits?  Sometimes, we just need to be reminded to check the boat for leaks in our customer service ship!    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Confused on what to do with your Year Ending Profit & Loss Income Statement? Let's walk through 5 key areas you want to focus on to make sure you can grow your sales and your profits in your small business. I promise, we will make it nice and easy.  :-) ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

It is never too late for your small business to start crushing it! The biggest tool you have to do this is your business numbers. They layout the roadmap to sales and profits. Let's discuss how you use your numbers and the impact they have on your success. Not just to start the year right, but at any point you are ready to take your small business to the next level and start crushing your sales and profits!  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

The Calendar is ready to flip over, Is Your Business Ready? Or will you just keep getting what you got in 2024? It is never too late to pivot and adjust. Let's get you set up for success with a few tips to get you headed in to the right direction and to maximize your New Year kickoff!  Recommended Book from the Video:

What if I told you that you might be leaving thousands of dollars of profit on the table all due to one bad habit? Would you want to stop doing this? If you want to make more money in your small business, forget sales for a moment and start doing this instead! ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

You have heard of COGS or Cost of Goods Sold, but do you know what they are and why they are important to your small business?  Let's take a look at 10 things you should know about cost of goods sold.  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Many small business owners wonder how to pay themselves in their small business. Afterall, you are in it to make money! So what is the best way to pay yourself and what mistakes do a lot of small business owners make when paying themselves? I know you want to make profit!  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Why on Earth Do You Need a Profit & Loss Statement? Why are they so difficult to understand? Maybe these 10 things can help you understand why a profit and loss statement is so critical to your small business and how you can use it to make more profit in your small business! ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

We all know that Knowing Your Business Numbers will help you make more money, But what if those numbers were full of bad Numbers? How good would that profit and loss really be? Let's talk about something I find way too often when folks aren't paying attention to what goes into their business numbers and profit and loss income statement.  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

35 Years ago I was handed a Profit & Loss and was confused as heck as to what all these numbers were. Never mind why they were so important to my business. But once I learned the power behind knowing these numbers, I never looked back. Now I'm on a mission to help as many of you as I can, fall in love with your own profit and loss statement.    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Sales are up. Profits are way down. Someone has to be skimming money from me! I trust this person but that might have been a mistake! Help, are they stealing? That was the question we got. So was someone stealing or was it something else? ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

You want to make more money in your business. But do you understand the two reports you have that will help you understand where your money is going but also can help you make even more money? Your profit and loss income statement and your balance sheet are two key reports that will help you become a profitable badass business owner!  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Sales are down. You feel nothing is working. You feel like you are doing everything you can to grow your business. But are you?  Sometimes the person in the mirror is the reason the business has stalled. Are you guilty?   ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

You have been trying so hard to keep your business going. You're struggling with the decision to shut it down. You know you should, but something keeps telling you to hold on. Is it your ego? Your fear of failure? At the end of the day, you need to do what is right for you and your family. There are a ton of businesses you can run, this one may not be the one you are meant to run in the future.    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Running a Profitable Business But Still Broke? Wondering where the money is going because it sure isn't in your bank account? It might just be those credit cards you are using in your business! Credit cards can not only bleed your business dry, but also set you up for failure if you don't get it under control!  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Don't just cruise into the 4th quarter without a plan of attack! No matter where you are in your business today, each quarter has a purpose and the 4th quarter is critical to setting yourself up for not only ending the year strong but setting yourself up for success in the new year!  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Are you finding your profits weaker than you expected? Odds are you are leaving money on the table. Both in sales and profits. Let's discuss 5 mistakes that small business owners are making. By the way, there are many others, but work on these to see quick results!  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Why are you screwing yourself over by not getting paid what you should? You bust your butt working in your business, don't you think it is time you get paid for it? We need to talk about this.  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

I know content has been sparse the past few weeks. I'll tell you why and more importantly, that we should be returning to our content to help you be the best profitable badass business owner you can! ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Not understanding what Cost of Goods (COGS) are could be costing you money! And this one specific mistake is DEFINITELY costing you profit. If you are a small business owner, you want to understand what Cost of Goods (COGS) are and the role they play in your profitability.   ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

We all know the goal is to be profitable, and you might even have profit in your business. But are you always thinking and ACTING like a PROFITABLE business owner or are you running your business from a survival mindset?    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

You have heard you need SMART Goals to achieve success. But let's face it, structured goals aren't easy for most folks. I feel you. I'm the same way most of the time. But how do goals actually tie into your success and growing a profitable small business?   ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Have you ever looked at your Profit & Loss and seen a Profit, yet when you look at your bank account the profit isn't there? What the heck is happening? How can this be? Let's discuss what might be happening. ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Revisit this past episode where we review 5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make.  Let's face it, you want to have a successful, profitable business. Every once in a while it is good to stop and check in. Stop chasing something new and see if you are messing up in an area you used to be strong in.  How are you doing in these 5 areas?   ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Here Are 7 Lessons I've Learned Through the Years About Inventory and How It Can Cost You Money. Good Inventory Management Is Key to Making Money In Your Small Business. No One Wants to Lose Sales and Profits! ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

We all want more sales in our business. What are some key areas you can focus on to create some great ideas to increase your sales?  These 4 core areas are a great place to start.  ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Many people dream of having a brick-and-mortar location for their business. But there is a dark side many people do not talk about. What these business owners aren't telling you that live this day after day.    ______   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS

Almost every small business owner does this at some point. Many of you are still doing it on a regular basis. Don't be one of the ones that have learned the hard way. _____________________  

Profit. We all want it in our business. But did you realize there are 3 types of profit and they are not all equal? Let's take a look at your business profit and how to know which one you might be using.

Are you limiting your sales by accident? You might be doing this common thing I see businesses do that ultimately costs them sales and profits.    _____________________  

Have you noticed that everyone has an opinion on how you should price your products or services? But how do you know if they are even going to be profitable? Today we will walk through a way to test your pricing strategy to ensure that you will have profitable sales.    _____________________  

Which of Your Products or Services Make the Most Money? Not all items are created equal. Some might make you more in sales but others will make you more in profit. How do you know which products or services are the ones you should be pushing in your business? Watch the video to see the visual numbers: https://youtu.be/SbbU5Xocb90 _____________________  

If you want more profit in your small business, then you will want to learn these two easy-to-learn calculations that will lead to you putting more money to your bottom line. Knowing the flow of money through your business will give you powerful information to make more money in your small business.   _____________________  

Ever have a great month of sales only to open up your account and ask "Where's all the money?  Let's talk about what might be going on....  

Life can sometimes throw you off track on your goals. But there is always some learning lesson to gain. The last 10 days were not what I planned but I did have an opportunity to view customer service in a new way and today, I'll share where I was and the customer service lessons, I wanted to share.     _____________________