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Follow the Money

By Glenn Muske

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You probably have heard the phrase, “follow the money.” The phrase became popular the book and movie, “All the President’s Men,” by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. These Washington Post reporters uncovered the details of the Watergate scandal, which led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Today, this phrase remains valid for small-business owners […]

April 19, 2017 Filed Under: Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: cash flow, cash flow management, effective procedures, fiscal managment, management, money management, small business, success

What’s Your Small-business Money Maker?

By Glenn Muske

Question 1: What product or service in your business adds the most to your bottom line? I hope you answered that question without even needing to take a look at your financials. This may not be the product or service that necessarily provides the greatest return per item. You may sell only one a year. […]

March 15, 2017 Filed Under: Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: cash flow, effective marketing, marketing, small business, success

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