Delegating work works; provided your delegate works...efficiently that is

Tired of catching your Administrative Assistant gabbing on the phone during business hours? Surfing the 'net eventhough a report needs completion? The endless chit chat by the water cooler about, "He said, she said"?

Maybe, it's time to look into the wonderful world of Virtual Assisting. Where you, the client is working with another results focused business.

You want to MAKE money, right?

As a small business owner, did you know that trying to do everything yourself is costing you 40-60% in lost revenue?

Constantly working IN your business on non revenue-producing work that would be more productively and cost-effectively performed by a highly-skilled, knowledgeable professional is losing your business significant income.

Doing the Same Thing Yields the Same Results!

There are business owners who choose to go at it alone. There are those who choose to hire an inexperienced Assistant, in hopes to save money with lower rates. In fact hiring inadequate support in hopes to save money, actually wastes money and resources rather than saving them. Your business will never grow beyond where it is today unless you get the proper support. The more administrative, non-core, energy-draining activities you can properly delegate and eliminate from your plate, the more you will be able to move your business forward in becoming more efficient and profitable.

Ideally, as the business owner, 80% of your time should be focused exclusively on activities that create the most value and profits. The more time you can spend planning, strategizing, marketing, networking, and creating and delivering your revenue-producing products or services, the greater your business will grow and profit. Choose the right help!

7 Benefits You'll Reap By Getting the Right Help

1. More Energy. You'll have more energy by letting go of work you hate or don't do well.
2. More Time. You'll have more time for the energizing work you love, and to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
3. More Focus. You won't be distracted and overwhelmed with work you shouldn't be doing as the business owner.
4. More Productivity. With more focus, you'll be more highly productive and effective, getting more done in less time.
5. Less Stress. When you are getting things done and actually making progress, your happiness, energy and creativity levels will soar.
6. Stronger Foundation. You will be creating and instilling a strong foundation for continued profitable growth in your business.
7. Increased Profits. All of these benefits together are the key ingredients for generating revenue.

Contact Passion for Paper Business Solutions so we can assist you to you to get back to doing what you are passionate about!

You're planning on starting your business now? During an economic depression? Are you nuts?

Here is an article from All Business, which proves that maybe we're not as crazy as others think for starting a businesses in tough economic times.

Startup. It’s a word we don’t hear much during today’s tough economic times. One wonders if there is anyone brave or foolhardy enough - or both - to risk starting a new business when more and more people are losing their jobs and tightening their belts.

Yet there was a time that was even tougher than today. A downturn so bad it’s now capitalized and had the adjective “Great” appended to it. If today’s environment is bad for starting a business, it must have been madness to even think about the idea during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Businesses established during the Depression come from a variety of industries, but for this list, Hoover’s Editors concentrated only on those that may owe some of their success to the conditions of the time.

1. Ada Feed & Seed: Farms had a real need for Ada Feed & Seed when crop prices were falling. This company helps farmers field tough economic conditions by offering assistance with fertilizing, seeding, and other tasks.

2. SESAC: Woody Guthrie, the Dust Bowl Troubadour, Huddie Ledbetter, the Singing Convict, and many others sang the pangs of the Depression. SESAC, established as a licensor of music, made sure they didn’t get ripped off by unauthorized recordings or performances.

3. Publix Super Markets: Twenty-two-year-old George Jenkins quit his job as manager of a Florida Piggly Wiggly and started his own grocery store next door. The store not only survived next door to its competitor, but eventually became the 1,000-store chain of today.

4. Hy-Vee: Hy-Vee began as a small general store in Iowa that offered what people really need during tough times - low prices. That and good service helped grow the general store into a chain of some 225 supermarkets.

5. King Kullen Grocery: The company claims that Michael Cullen invented the supermarket format when he turned a Queens warehouse into a grocery store. No doubt the downscale setting allowed him to keep prices low for families with unemployed breadwinners.

6. Harp’s Food Stores: Floy and Harvard Harp opened an eponymous food store that would grow into a chain that includes outlets with “Price Cutter” on the banner. Those two words were no doubt key to Harp’s emergence as a major regional player during tough times.

7. Ocean Spray Cranberries: When the going gets tough, the tough get cooperative. Instead of seeing who could make the tastiest cranberry sauce when consumers were pinching pennies, three cranberry companies pooled their bogs and found success.

8. Pendleton Grain Growers: On a December night in 1929 a group of struggling wheat farmers gathered in Pendleton, Oregon, and decided to form a cooperative that would help them withstand falling crop prices.

9. Yellow Book USA: The Yellow Pages gave struggling consumers an efficient opportunity for comparison shopping. Instead of wasting gas or - more often - shoe leather, they could let their fingers do the walking in search of the best deals.

10. Wipfli: Wipfli focused not on consumers but stepped up to help businesses stay in business. This company provides such services as tax preparation, business planning, and corporate finance.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Herman Cain

Throughout the years I have met many people that were unhappy with their current employment situation. They had a steady income bi-weekly, benefits, vacation and perks. They were from all walks of life, yet one thing remained constant. All were unfulfilled from their employment. Although some have reached success in a job they consider mundane, such as accolades or awards they never felt truly happy with what they have done.

In the business program that I am currently in I have had the pleasure to meet other business owners who are equally passionate about their businesses. It is such a great feeling to be able to feed off such positive energy from others that are driven to succeed. Truly refreshing!

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Herman Cain

Minglestick, Minglestick, Minglestick!

Try saying that three times fast!

No, Minglestick is not a tongue twister. It is a contact management tool.

Maybe I have Contact Management (CM) on the brain today because I just wrapped up a talk on the importance of proactive contact management at Langara College.

Nonetheless, Minglestick maybe a solution for business owners out there who would like a 'paper free' way to pass on information. Minglestick users connects by pointing their MingleSticks and pressing one simple button. A connection is made within a split second! Lose the need for business cards, pen, paper and the hassle of it all.

Think of the environmental perks! Think of the efficiency!

If you have any questions about CM Solutions please feel free to contact us.