When is it time to look at what you are charging for your products or services? First, review it annually. Why? In a word - inflation. Every year the value of the dollar changes. In a good year the inflation rate is 2 -- 3%. In tough years it can … [Read more...]
Have Fear But Do It Anyway
Last night was my Toastmasters club meeting. I have been a member of the Clackamas Stepping Stones for more than 20 years. In fact, my time in business is only a couple of months longer than my membership in Toastmasters. I can state with total … [Read more...]
Setting Your Fees
Setting fees is a mathematical process, not a shot at a dart board. There are two ways to calculate what you should charge. The first method is based on financial requirements. Total up everything you need to cover personal living expenses – be … [Read more...]
2 Early Lessons I’ve Never Forgotten
If nothing else, starting a business is starting a journey of learning. In my case, that was a good thing! I love to learn - always have and always will. Here are two things I learned early on that have served me well for more than 20 years. If … [Read more...]
Owning Your Job
For almost a decade I owned a business. Then I learned that what I really owned was my job. I had the privledge of learning small business management under the guiding hand of Dr. Thoma Jones, PhD. through my local Small Business Development … [Read more...]