Flowers don’t bloom by accident: Identifying opportunities for growth in your small business.

I'm a bit of a plant lady, and as of late I have been marveling at the bright pink azaleas in front of my house. Every Spring, they pop up and show off. To the neighbors, it looks effortless, but of course it takes work. Small business is kind of like that. From "across the street" it seems like success just happens, but the boss (and the gardener) both know that it takes a lot of planning, time and effort for the magic to happen.

Let's discuss a few ways you can identify some areas in your small business you can cultivate to unearth opportunities for growth and weed out things that are holding you back (and yes, we will be taking the gardening metaphor as far as possible, because we are frond of puns).

Systems--Take a hard look at your workflow and the systems you use to keep information flowing in your business. Are they working for you really, or are you just using them because you are comfortable? Sometimes you need a bigger pot for your roots to spread out, so consider upgrading your systems to allow for more customers or broader functionality. New software can be difficult to implement and take thyme get comfortable with, but don't soil yourself.

Financials--Money is a thorny subject, but understanding your cash flow is the root of your success. I beg your garden??? You HAVEN'T signed up for our Spring Strategy Session? It's time to do a deep dig into your financials and really see where your money goes and how to make it work better for you! Click here: https://www.missoulabookkeeper.com/strategy-session

Vision--Find a quiet moment and plot your vision for your business. Your core values should be front and center in every decision you make from your marketing efforts, to your company policies. Lettuce do our best to direct our efforts towards grapeness.

Don't moss around! Get in there and get your hands dirty planting the seeds for success. And remember--we are rooting for you!