Author: Leslie Taylor

We go into business with a desire to serve our clients and customers well.  We know that the quality of our services and products affects our brand and ultimately future sales.  But, if taken to the extreme, we can become perfectionistic in how we manage our businesses.  While some industries require perfection and have zero margin for error, most businesses don’t fall into this category. I have seen firsthand where […]

As we approach Mother’s Day, today’s writing is inspired by women who have the audacity to pursue the lives they desire.  I crafted my own business based on a vision I had for my life.  I wanted more control and flexibility so that I could be more present for the people and events that mattered to me the most.  I will admit that it hasn’t always been easy and at […]

Have you considered getting QuickBooks Training? Wondering what it would take to tackle this task effectively? First, let’s just put it out there.  Bookkeeping is not rocket science, or even chemical engineering for that matter (I just had to say it).  As a business owner, it is highly likely that you have the capacity to learn to do it yourself. In this article I will answer the following questions: What […]

While small businesses are different in many ways from larger corporations, some things still ring true regardless of business size or industry.  If you truly want to lead your business like a CEO (#CEOVision), you must  have the tools and information needed to do so.  Many business owners make decisions based off emotion and their (very real) pains and struggles (I see you and acknowledge the struggle). As well, shiny-object […]

As a child of the 70s I remember the days of cash. I remember layaway. I remember that tiny room at the back of stores where you took your great find and made a partial payment because you didn’t have enough cash at that moment to take it home.  I remember cash.  That era of layaway ended years ago (although it has been reincarnated in recent years) in part because […]