So much can be gained if you can make the leap of faith into committing to adding rolling projections to your budget system and reporting system. I believe adding rolling projections to your budget and financial reporting system is the magic elixir that turns everyday non-financial managers into financial wizards magically attuned to their financial […]
As I speak with different Chamber leaders managing Young Professional (YP) programs, or thinking about starting one, the conversation eventually leads to the social aspect of the group. Unfortunately, some YP organizations obtain bad raps because of the stereotypes of YPs. It is not uncommon to hear, “all they do is want a coordinated happy […]
If your thoughts are primarily fear based, if you’re envisioning the worst for yourself and your business, if your conversations are focused predominately on bad news, then you’re seriously impeding your own success. Instead of giving succor to all the negative blathering, buckle down and determine to take three actions every single day to improve […]
One of the fastest ways to send your members into the land of apathy and have them go MIA – missing in action – is to conduct meetings that waste their time and leave them feeling that nothing gets accomplished. To generate greater participation from your members, ensure that your meetings are productive and that […]
Budgets are funny creatures. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them, just substitute your favorite person, spouse, animal, vegetable, mineral and you get the picture. Tell someone you do not have a budget and no matter who they are they will look at you funny thinking what’s wrong with you. The funny thing about […]
