Since Karl Frank guest blogged a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been wondering why it’s so difficult to connect with our future self. Specifically: Why do so few of us have a sufficient emergency fund, especially after the Great Recession? Why do so many business owners have insufficient cash flow/cash... read more →
Jul
15
Jul
14
Have you ever stood between two mirrors and caught glimpses of yourself cascading into an accordion-pleated tunnel of mirror images stretching to infinity? I experienced one of these moments while passing through the liminal doorway between conversations; the stories relayed by business owners and their spouses revealed behavioral financial insights... read more →
Jul
13
As I discussed last week, most financial services professionals I know are looking for a “silver bullet” to gain a steady stream of client referrals. I highlighted the clients you should invite to help you build your practice: your “gold mines.” The #1 factor, according to COFPA Symposium speaker Dan... read more →
Jul
12
Liminal Dimensions Lead Foot, Rabbit’s Foot or Gazelle’s Foot? In preparation for my participation in tomorrow’s panel discussion I want to share two reflections on the power of a business owner to drive... read more →
Jul
11
Prepare a comprehensive forecast of your profits, cash flow, and capital requirements to anticipate financial needs and plan strategies to accomplish your annual objectives. Re-engineer your cost and margin structure to lower your break-even, but be careful not to cut more value than cost. Develop good cost records to assure... read more →
Jul
10
The top way to reduce your anxiety is to consider the needs of someone else! Colorado Gives Day is a concrete way to express your gratitude: https://www.coloradogives.org/cogivesday If anxiety is the #1 mental health issue faced by 18% of the adult population AND we’re moving into the most stressful season... read more →
Jul
09
“Without the Spirit of God we can do nothing. We are ships without wind…Like branches without sap, we are withered. Like coals without fire-we are useless.” Charles H. Spurgeon A. Situational Analysis Bert Harned M.D. explains how any Christian, with no seminary training, can walk in the Spirit in his... read more →
Jul
08
Most businesses choose some form of incorporation whether it’s a LLC or a C-corporation. Each has individual advantages from legal and tax perspectives. What you may not know about is the untapped benefit of any form of incorporation. This benefit will help both you and your employees (more…)
Jul
07
This week before Thanksgiving finds each of us in a different place. Some of us are preparing to close up early. Others of us may be facing a pre-holiday, pre-Black Friday rush in our business or in last-minute preparations for family. And some of you Coloradoans may even be taking... read more →
Jul
06
To write is human, to edit is divine. —Stephen King Every business owner knows that doing strategic planning this time of year is essential to success in 2016. But, how many of us lack the motivation (or impetus to make the time) to do so? Answer: Many business owners! As... read more →
