Oct
25
2011
Hello,
It’s been quite some time since I have had even a couple of minutes to post on this blog. As a leader in my business and my life I really understand the value of time. Both my time and others. Time is worth money!
In business it is very important to prioritize your time and be careful how you allow others to spend it. Yes, I said spend it. You see what happens all too often to many people throughout their day is their time is not spent wisely or is spent by allowing others to waste their time and nothing gets accomplished.
Today I will give you one simple solution to this problem of people spending your time unwisely. If you have people who come into your office on a regular basis throughout the day, without a scheduled appointment, and they have problems they are running past you, you may want to set a new policy in place. Your policy for the office could simply be, if you come to me with a problem in my office you must also come with a solution. Spend time thinking about what they want and how this looks before they come into your office with just the problem will save everyone heartache and money. If people come with solutions to their problems; a) Your Company will do much better and possibly have better growth and b) Your time will be spent wisely listening to all kinds of ideas and solutions to improve your business. What a win-win for all!
Until next time,
Judy Michaud
Jan
2
2011
Happy New Year,
Life is can present challenges and problems. Notice I said PRESENT!
Check out this great video on what life has to offer you if you want
to see it. It’s a great way to begin your New Year.
http://www.flickspire.com/m/EarlyToRise/LifeIsLikeCoffee
Regards,
Judy Michaud
Dec
30
2010
Hello everyone,
It has been months since I have had even a moment to relax and post on my blog.
I have missed writing on this blog and promise I will improve on this in 2011.
The day before New Year’s eve, for me, a time of reflecting and being grateful for
what 2010 brought my way.
After many years of working hard I finally took time to focus on building a website
that showcases the diversification of the Transglobal business team and
what we offer to our clients.
Visit us online at our new location (kind of like moving stores)
at www.transglobalbusinessgroup.com
Our clients are why we are in business, with their success we succeed.
Thank you, to all who have trusted in the Transglobal Business Group team,
without your loyalty and trust we know we have no business.
We hope all the best for everyone we have worked with in our past and for those
we are yet to meet. May your business be blessed with support and
encouragement through this next year. Leaders, may you find all the answers
to problems you are sure to encounter quickly and easily and may those answers
be the pivotal point in skyrocketing your business forward to great succeess.
Happy 2011 everyone until we meet again,
Judy Michaud
Aug
1
2010
Hello Leaders,
It has been a bit since I last posted because I have been working very hard at a project we, at Transglobal Business Group Inc. began over 3 years ago.
The new site we are soon launching is all about business support. Whether you are just starting out or need a team to get you to the next level you will find
the answers you need to move forward with clarity and success on our site.
In the meantime I hope all is well in your business and with your teams.
If you have any specific items or questions regarding business, why not send me a reply to this post and we will look at answering your questions on our new
site or sending you an immediately reply.
Looking forward to your feedback on our test launch which I hope you will want to be a part of.
Judy Michaud
Apr
25
2010
Hello Leaders,
In order to operate a successful business you must stay on top of your financial affairs daily. If you make it a priority to do something concerning your finances as a scheduled task every working day, you can rest easy knowing you are doing all you can to keep your finances in order and ultimately your company successful.
If you are not generating more income on a monthly basis or your Income and Expense statement is not improving monthly then you may be in trouble in your business sooner than you think. Every year the cost of living goes up, by approximately 2- 3 percent or so in Canada (Inflation). If you have increased your profits by 3 percent or less in one year, you may be losing money year over year.
Below are three simple tips you can use to get a handle on your finances, fast!
- Sell more products and/or services -simply increase the number of units you sell for each product and/or service you offer – cut the ones that are not selling. Spend some time developing marketing strategies around increasing your sales. Ask for ideas from your staff, friends, or family. Reach out to other business owners and see how you may be able to get their support. In other posts I will cover more fully some ideas on increasing your sales effectively.
- Increase your price – yes, even in hard times companies will increase their prices in order to cover their expenses. Business owners struggle, more often than not, with price because if you put your price too high people may not buy it and if you put your price too low people may not see the value. Many times the higher the price the more you will sell because the market will perceive good value based on your price point. If your products are not selling well, test as few price points to see which one works better. Keep in mind the lower you price your products, the more units you will need to sell to break even.
- Cut your monthly expenses – find ways to cut your bottom line. Tightening your budget when it comes to expenses is always a good thing to look at especially in economic uncertainty. Frivolous spending can really affect your profits monthly. A tip that may help you with this is, if you are going to make a larger purchase be sure to take time to think about how you can get this for the best deal, buy it second hand, lease it, or simply decide if you can do without for now and find another way to work without it. Getting staff involved in cutting expenses really helps, especially if they know how spending this affects the company and ultimately their paycheque.
Sounds simple enough, yet sometimes it is not that easy to do when you are faced with an economic shortfall. Try one!
Have you ever heard the old saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”? Economic hard times will force companies to tighten up on all their internal and external expenses, re-evaluate their products and services and maybe even increase their prices. Why not try one of these strategies today?
Till next time,
Judy Michaud
Mar
29
2010
Hello Leaders,
I wrote previously in my last blog post that as a business owner you will find out of necessity you must learn all you can about many different topics.
We know how hard it is to understand Finances, Accounting, Marketing, HR, Operations, Technology, and more, yet still have time for proper consultation with everyone supporting your business.
We want to help business owners find the resources they are looking for, tap into valuable information, read inspiring stories of success, and get information they need to be very successful in their business. This is a tall order, yet with your help we can make a difference in many owners lives.
We are looking for articles, and stories that will inspire, teach and give owners that leg up in this economic market that can be so turbulent.
Are you a writer or simply a business owner who wants to give back to their community by sharing a technique or success stories others can learn from and use for their own business or industry.
We WANT to hear from you! If you care – share.
Email us at info@teambuildingtbg.com today with your idea or information and someone will contact you to discuss submission of your article or story.
Together we can all help each other, one story at a time.
Judy Michaud
Mar
8
2010
Hello,
As a small business owner you will find, out of necessity, you must learn all you can about many different topics.
Business concepts you will need to get some very basic understanding in are:
- Finances and Accounting
- Marketing andPromotions
- Human Resource Management
- Operations
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Technology in your business
- Communication and Consultation
As a business person you could make a career out of each one of the above topics.
Learning as much as you can in each of these topics will only make you a better leader. You can hire people to support your business that specialize in any of the above however, as the owner you still need to understand the basics.
An example of basics might be what is a Sales Forecast and what can I use this for? Why do I need a cashflow statement? What can I learn from a cashflow statement? What does the business Income Statement reveal? What forms should I have for the basics of Human Resource Management? What is the difference between a Marketing Plan and Advertising? What is branding?
In the next few blogs I will begin to write on some of these basic questions owners really want to understand. In order for me to offer what you are looking for please take less than 1 minute of your time to answer these two short questions on this link.
Looking forward to sharing in the next few blogs,
Judy Michaud
Jan
16
2010
Dear Leaders,
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this post. My heart and prayers go out to the Haitian people, their families and all the support people who are going to their aid. This earthquake and disaster already shows how we are all so connected as Human beings on earth and when one of our countries are truly in need we all come together in the biggest community we all have – Earth.
Can you imagine, no police force, no ambulances, no supplies, no water, no food, no clothing, no home, and the list goes on and on. Most of the world can give thanks for what they have in this world. It is amazing, yet not suprising, to me how Countries from all over the world have immediately come to the aid of the Haitian people.
The people who go into these places that are now rubble and concrete face dangerous situations to save others and bring relief. They put themselves at risk each time they do, they are truly heros and leaders.
As leaders give what you can, support what you can and most of all pray. We knew, as a family we wanted to help but we didn’t know which charity, or charities, would put our donation to the best use. Fortunately thanks to my many emails daily I was recommended a site to look at that can help us make a better informed choice. This site has some great information on what to do, and what not to do when thinking of supporting Haiti.
The site is called “Charity Navigator” and it provides an overview of 10 charities and lists other charities providing relief. They recommend to people not to choose a charity at this time that is newly-formed . Their recommendation is to give to an established charity that has previously worked in Haiti.
So for more “unbiased” information on which charity to choose check out Charity Naigator at:
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004
Big goals are established by taking small steps. So if each and every person decides to support in any way they can we can make a significant difference. This disaster will change our world, bringing people together as one very large family.
Blogging for Haiti support,
Judy Michaud
Jan
9
2010
Happy New Year,
Do you think, as a Leader, you can be a Doctor, without going to school?
Can everyone write good Business Plans, Marketing Plans, Proposals, and Letters? No!
Leave it to the experts! Some leaders feel they can write their own business correspondence and then wander why their sales are not increasing or they cannot achieve the level of financing they require for their business. These are just a few examples of why it’s important to write good copy. They may be a great Carpenter, Welder, Hairstylist, Lawyer, even CEO but that does not mean they understand business writing.
It takes education and training to learn to put together a good written business document that makes sense. One of the practices I’m going to do this year is, do what I do best, and leave the things I don’t understand to the experts in their field.
As a business owner I am guilty of trying to do it all. Especially running small business, many owners feel they need to do everything because they simply cannot afford to hire help for all their needs in business.
Why not barter, bargain, trade, or set up joint ventures or strategic partnerships. In my next few posts we will discuss a few options to find expert help for your business that will meet your budgetary needs.
When I was speaking recently with a business professional he made me really think about my business. What do I do best! My business is about the value I can provide. It is about individual attention to my clients; providing my very best products and services. No matter how big or small your Company is, it is important to put your best forward. As leaders it is your responsibility to ensure this happens; Quality all the way!
Putting quality products and services on the market takes time and effort. Your reputation of delivering what you offer, with exceptional quality is so important. No matter what you offer, when you say you will do something, do more than you said you would. Provide over the top, exceptional service.
If you are looking for support with your business plans, marketing plans or other written products drop us an email at info@teambuildingtbg.com. Specializing in supporting Aboriginal Business Owners in Canada howver, no matter where you live we will give you some support or help you find the answers you are looking for. Let us help you with all your written requirements!
Writing for those busy Leaders,
Judy Michaud
Jan
3
2010
- “All questions are statements in disguise” ~ Dr. Phil
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