by Leif Jensen | Apr 24, 2023 | Running a Business |
Numerous businesses have competition from competitors of all levels. For tax returns I have my direct peers, – large firms such as Porte Brown down the street, and then the garage preparers. Beyond those there are also Liberty Tax, H&R Block and Jackson...
by Leif Jensen | Apr 19, 2023 | Running a Business |
Over the decades (yes, I’m old) I have seen a vast number of products and services degrade in quality and excellence over time. One area in particular has been comic books from the two largest publishers. The costs are higher than ever and the quality of the art and...
by Leif Jensen | Apr 3, 2023 | Running a Business |
In the past I have written that if you don’t feel comfortable picking up the phone to talk to your CPA (attorney, banker, insurance agent, financial advisor) you are not in the right type of relationship and should change it. These five positions should be working to...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 28, 2023 | Running a Business |
When I started my business, the goal was to regain control over my future. It seemed that every time I had a child, a position was eliminated out from under me. So, I ventured forth with an idea more than a plan. Luckily, I had help all along the way. As I gathered...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 7, 2023 | Running a Business |
When you go to your doctor, dentist or even plumber, they do not bill you by the hour. They bill you based on the service they are performing. I was surprised when the orthodontist told me, that he and all the local orthodontists get together annually to set prices. ...
by Leif Jensen | Mar 1, 2023 | Running a Business |
I recently had a client meeting where I have been telling the client he is under billing for services, especially when he needs to utilize outside specialists. I gave him a basic formula to follow, it is far from perfect, but should set him up to get a better handle...
