Empress of Biz, Biz Tips Picking the Right Bank...crucial for your business success.

Part of your business success is having the right bank in your corner.  

Below is a link to an article that I wrote for the New Network for Women. 
Are you with the right bank?  
The wrong bank can create havoc in your business and delay your 
success.  
Picking the Right Bank by JoAnn Forrester.
Read and see if you are.

Empressofbiz, Biz Tips. Are you Listening?

Sunday Morning Reflection:

 This week as I listened, observed and worked with businesses it came to me that many of our problems occur because ....we are so busy telling people what to do and thinking of the next thing ...we miss what is going around us.

 Non-listening creates a great deal of frustration and alienation with employees, associates, vendors, friends and loved ones. By our non-listening we tell them they are not important.

Take a deep breath, slow down and be quiet for a minute. Stop the chatter in your head and just breathe and focus on the moment...and then start to communicate with people. You may be surprised at what you hear and learn that will eventually improve your business and life.

Make it a good week folks and give the gift of listening.

EmpressofBiz, Biz Tips 10 Tips on Love & Business

Love & Business...Do they go together...like a horse and carriage or like oil and water?

• Posted by JoAnn R. Forrester on January 26, 2013 at 4:35pm
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Soon it will be February..cold, snowy  and windy and still the month of love.Where cupid aims his bow and zing everything is wonderful.  Once in Love, many couples start to think it would be "fun" and a great  way to be together if they start a business...Good Idea..Or Not?

It can be wonderful IF there is a great deal of planning, talking and a willingness to compromise.

No doubt about It....it is  tough being in a relationship and business.  I am writing on the subject "Love and Business...because so many of my clients recently,  have run into difficult and tough times in their business and have had  to find a way to change or lose the relationship or business or both.

Below are some tips for building a successful relationship and business.

1.   Ego's have to be put aside or the relationship will be rocky and floundered.

2.   Couples need  to bring a willingness to just let go of being right and find a way to solve a problem and not blame one another.

3.   Mutual respect is essential in the business.  

4.  Financial arrangements must be clear and in writing.

5.  Legal agreements must be in place.  None of this "if you love me you will trust me" bit.  Women need to be especially aware of this scenario.

6.  A business plan that has input from both partners needs to be written.  

7.  Insurance that protects both parties needs to be in place. 

8.  A commitment to personal time made and kept.

9. Share success and make sure you are always mentioning the other partner for their contribution.

10. Keep laughter and fun ALIVE in the relationship...and that makes it a success no matter what!EmpressofBiz,Biz Tips Love & Business

For guidance in building a successful business and a relationship give S. I. Business Associates a call at 412-440-6969.  We have been guiding small businesses to success for over 30 years.