When running a business office, you’re not only managing people but managing the equipment and supplies your employees work with. Maintenance of office equipment and keeping supplies in stock is important. Yes, as important as maintaining good relationships with your employees and customers. Have you ever printed a document only to find the ink or paper had run out. Hopefully,…
Some of the biggest mistakes a manager can make involve how they interact with their staff. Most people believe a manager is responsible only for their department’s workload. This is not true. Managers are also responsible for their staff’s knowledge and well-being. Managing the workload may come as second nature to most managers however, managing people takes skill, perseverance, and…
One of the most important aspects of running your business is keeping track of finances. You want to know who is paying you and who you owe money to. A good accounting program will help you stay on top of the money that is flowing through your business. Being aware of your financial picture helps you make informed decisions about…
You look across a table strewn with magazines, papers, bills, and receipts. After quickly shifting paper from the left side to the right side, you give up and rewrite the customer’s invoice, hoping you are leaving nothing out. As you open the door you recognize a potential client who was meeting you today for an estimate for work you will…
You have a terrific product or service. You spend countless hours perfecting it and marketing it. Today you had your first sale and as you hang up the phone, you do a little jig around the room. Then you call your family and friends. The next step is to provide the product or service. But before you do, the office…