by Steven Beal | May 23, 2018 | Blog, The Beal Blog
“FOR SALE” Doesn’t mean your business is closed. When we sold our house five years ago, it took seven weeks! That’s a long time to keep our house extremely neat and tidy, ready for a showing at any time. Well, I hate to break the news, but having a business for... by Steven Beal | May 15, 2018 | Blog, The Beal Blog
Almost everyone I know dreams of “being their own boss” and running a business. Some are even brave enough to start their own business. Before you do though, here are the key issues you need to consider: 1. Legal Structure It is important to understand the different... by Steven Beal | May 1, 2018 | Blog, The Beal Blog
Strategic planning is important for all firms, but especially for growing businesses. Thirty per cent of new businesses with 4 or fewer employees don’t survive beyond their first year. By year 3, more than half are gone. Ten per cent of medium-sized businesses (5-99... by Steven Beal | May 1, 2018 | Blog, The Beal Blog
Entrepreneurs and business owners think they have great customer service, but often customers have another side of the story to tell. If they are motivated enough they will contact management or post a review on an industry website or on social media. A couple... by Steven Beal | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog, The Beal Blog
Operating a family business presents additional obstacles (along with additional opportunities) to entrepreneurs. Relationships are put at risk on a professional and a personal level as work/life boundaries become blurred. Often family members know the right buttons... by Steven Beal | Mar 12, 2018 | Blog, The Beal Blog
Cost control can be the hardest part of managing a business, especially when your costs are tied to employees. It is important to take a look at your costs every so often to ensure you are getting the best possible bang for your buck. We’ve compiled 7 suggestions to...