When we were kids playing a pickup game of street hockey, we always kept score. The score was important because the game could end suddenly if Ranger, my friend’s poodle, suddenly decided to steal the ball (summer) or puck (winter), and we needed to know who won when that happened. (The worst game endings were … Continue reading Business Growth Lessons from Street Hockey
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Who’s in better shape: Business owners or multi-million dollar athletes?
One of my friends is a fitness and nutrition guru. Why? Because he wants to be and he thrives by exercising, eating healthy, and feeling good. Oh, and he’s a partner in a high-growth, high-profit firm in a competitive industry. His business performs better because he performs better. As a business owner, you’re responsible for … Continue reading Who’s in better shape: Business owners or multi-million dollar athletes?
The Yo-Yo Economy
The price of oil bounced up 10% in one day. The Canadian dollar is up about one-third of a cent because of the oil price increase. Essentially, the Canadian dollar is a resource currency. Canada’s economy would be stronger if we were a value-added economy instead of a resource based economy. We’ve got great talent … Continue reading The Yo-Yo Economy
Three Key Factors To Business Growth
In over two decades of advising privately-held, high growth businesses, the three key factors that have been most powerful in accelerating revenues and profits and achieving business growth are: Strategy – a clear focus on how you provide value and create results for your ideal client or customer. Management team – people who can hire, … Continue reading Three Key Factors To Business Growth
Why should I hire you? How quantifying value and results can grow your business.
When I was car shopping recently, the manufacturers and dealers were more than happy to flood me with detailed specifications about power and performance. Zero to sixty, 4.6 seconds. 400 horsepower. All wheel drive. There were fancy videos with powerful engines growling, tires howling, and even birds chirping when the environmentally friendly engine shut itself … Continue reading Why should I hire you? How quantifying value and results can grow your business.
CAFE Regina 2015 Gala featuring Michael Higgins and Paul Higgins Jr. from Mother Parker’s Tea & Coffee
CAFE Regina is pleased to announce that their 2015 Gala will be held on Wednesday, March 18th at the Queensbury Convention Centre in Regina. We are thrilled to welcome brothers Michael and Paul Higgins Jr. of Mother Parker’s Tea & Coffee as our keynote speakers at our Gala on March 18th. They are the Co-Chief … Continue reading CAFE Regina 2015 Gala featuring Michael Higgins and Paul Higgins Jr. from Mother Parker’s Tea & Coffee
Merry Ukrainian Christmas!
We wish everyone celebrating today a Merry Christmas.
Phil’s Profit Point 145 – The Need For Speed
I was in my accountant, Kelly Ozem’s office, on November 25th reviewing my October 31st year-end financial statements. That’s 25 calendar days and 15 business days to finalize the year’s books! Kelly, who is also my business partner in our firm Builders Group CPAs, told me last summer that he wanted to have my year-end … Continue reading Phil’s Profit Point 145 – The Need For Speed
Phil's Profit Point 8 – Do You Know Your Costs?
If your revenue information is in one line on your financial statements, you’re missing a lot of valuable information.
Phil's Profit Point 7 – The Bird Feeder
Launching a new product or service requires careful and intentional marketing strategies to build awareness.
