Well, we are officially into Q4, and the month of October is coming to an end. Shortly, the holiday hustle-and-bustle will be upon us and that may leave some business owners with a less-than-full calendar. Depending on your location in the hemisphere, some cooler temps may be on the horizon while others see warmer months. […]
It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the last week of July and entering the last four months of the year. My hope is that the goals you set at the beginning of the year are tracking well as we are rapidly approaching the fourth quarter of 2023. Finishing the year strong requires […]
Have you ever thought about scaling your business? Maybe you are a solo entrepreneur looking to add employees or a well-established company looking to add another location. Scaling a business refers to growing and expanding operations to increase revenue, market share and overall business reach. The entire process of scaling involves strategic planning and implementing […]
I have blogged about the potential for a recession, diversifying during the off-season and persevering. A marketing plan is one key component in these areas. Every business should have a well-thought-out business plan; a key part of that plan should be a comprehensive marketing objective. The Roadmap A good marketing plan is crucial for any […]
I think it’s fair to say every person on earth has faced some form of adversity, forcing them to persevere. It’s no different for the small business owner. Industry veterans have faced multiple challenges. The 1980s had recessions and inflation; the 1990s a period of economic boom with its own challenges; the 2000s brought increased […]
Happy New Year! 2023 is here with its fresh start and blank slate. Many of us set personal resolutions to get healthier, travel more, save more money, spend more meaningful time with others or a host of other promises. But what about setting resolutions for our business? If you did that in 2022, congratulations! Now […]
Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas and a new year are just around the corner. 2022 will be gone in the blink of an eye, so now is the time to prepare for 2023 tax filings. That may spark feelings of dread, panic and even anger for some. Others have been through this too many times […]
Depending on your location, your window film business may have a slower season than others. Here in South Carolina, we have a short slow season, typically in December and January. But in other parts of the country with intense winter seasons, those slower months are likely more prolonged. So how do you keep steady business […]
Have you considered attending the upcoming International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off™ (WFCT) but can’t justify how the expense can benefit your business? I will explain a few areas of the conference that can boost your company forward. 1. Seminars: There are so many speakers talking about the different facets of running a business and […]
The end of June has arrived, and we are halfway through 2022. Has your business completed its mid-year review yet? Do you know what a mid-year review is? If the answer to either of those questions is “no,” let me help you grasp the importance of completing one now. It’s an essential check-in—or check-up—on the […]
After relocating from North Carolina to the sunny, coastal shores of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Kristy and her husband Matthew embarked on the journey of business ownership. Birthing a new business at the start of a pandemic was no easy feat, but the couple persevered. Kristy currently serves in various leadership roles locally and nationally while juggling the day-to-day functions of a growing company.
