How to Manage a Multi-Million Dollar Business with a Spreadsheet
Thursday, April 8th, 2021
Most entrepreneurs and small business owners I encounter these days are struggling to deal with information overload. Specifically, how to keep track of all the moving parts of their business. This gets even more difficult as you grow, hire employees and your business becomes more complicated (and all businesses eventually get more complicated). For years, … Continue reading “How to Manage a Multi-Million Dollar Business with a Spreadsheet”
Read MoreHow to Hire and Utilize a Virtual Assistant
Tuesday, March 30th, 2021“Great things in business are never done by one person, they’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple and NeXT Disclosure: MyCompanyWorks may be compensated for affiliate links in this article. Since many startups begin with little money and few resources, it’s likely the owner will wear many hats to … Continue reading “How to Hire and Utilize a Virtual Assistant”
Read MoreThe MyCompanyWorks Manifesto
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
We believe: Business ideas are the currency of entrepreneurs and the faster and easier we can make it for them to start, manage and grow a business the better our world will be for it. For the individual, business ownership can be a path to meaning, following their passion, freedom, creativity, solving big problems and … Continue reading “The MyCompanyWorks Manifesto”
Read MoreHow to Create a Small Business Intranet
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020Put an end to repeating yourself and boost efficiency by creating a centralized communication hub. Constant interruptions from employees looking for information can wreak havoc on your schedule. Here is an overview of the most popular Intranet tools to make information accessible and move your company toward being systemized. What is an Intranet and Where … Continue reading “How to Create a Small Business Intranet”
Read MoreTips on Starting a Franchise and Keeping it Going
Thursday, October 15th, 2020Tips on starting a franchise are invaluable if you’re thinking about diving into the franchise world. Owning a franchise can be both profitable and rewarding if you go about it the right way. The process doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does take time and planning if you want to create success. If you’re … Continue reading “Tips on Starting a Franchise and Keeping it Going”
Read MoreReopen Your Business Safely
Friday, October 2nd, 2020The new reopen business guidelines can be stressful to implement for shuttered companies. No business has escaped the pandemic’s impact, and some of the more fragile ones have permanently closed. CDC guidelines are a great source for opening safely, but small business owners are asking themselves when is the right time. States are giving the … Continue reading “Reopen Your Business Safely”
Read MoreHow to Make Sense of AB5 (And Possibly Get Around It)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020NOTE: This article is not considered legal advice, just our interpretation. As always, we recommend you contact an attorney if you are unclear on any new law. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), also known as the “Gig Worker” bill, was passed in 2019 under the guise it would promote labor unions and provide benefits to … Continue reading “How to Make Sense of AB5 (And Possibly Get Around It)”
Read MoreFounder Superpower #16: The Courage to be Disliked
Friday, July 31st, 2020This is an excerpt from our book Startups Made Simple: How to Start, Grow and Systemize Your Dream Business. Learn more about the book here. “A manager is severely handicapped, dangerously vulnerable, and certain to be ineffective if he is an approval seeker, a person who needs to be liked by his subordinates.” – Dan … Continue reading “Founder Superpower #16: The Courage to be Disliked”
Read MoreFounder Superpower #15: Team Development and Motivation
Thursday, July 16th, 2020Below is an excerpt from our book Startups Made Simple: How to Start, Grow and Systemize Your Dream Business. Learn more about the book here. It should be clear now that a leader needs to produce consistent results by having a Vision, communicating well, and creating an accountability mindset within the company. Next, we want … Continue reading “Founder Superpower #15: Team Development and Motivation”
Read MoreWhat is an Operating Agreement & When You Need One
Thursday, May 21st, 2020An operating agreement is used by limited liability companies (LLC) to establish the operations of the business. An operating agreement for an LLC is very similar to by-laws that are used by legal corporations. Within the operating agreement is typically the terms agreed to by members of the LLC, including both day-to-day operating procedures as … Continue reading “What is an Operating Agreement & When You Need One”
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