• I’ll Make Them An Offer They Can’t Refuse…

    | Categories: Business Coaching , Business Growth , Business Tips , Management

    Blog by Fuel Accountants

    One look at my name and you’ll know that I have an Italian background. You should also know that I’m from Chicago, and yes, I really do have an Uncle Vito. So I speak with some authority when talking about a “Mafia Offer". What is a mafia offer? It’s an offer too good to refuse. And it’s one of the most powerful ways of increasing sales and margins at the same time. The problem: We constantly hear from customers that their biggest concern is cost. I’m not about to suggest that cost is not important. But focusing sales efforts on beating the competition…

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  • How to manage small business inventory

    | Categories: Small Business , Business Growth , Business Tips , Inventory , Management

    Blog by Fuel Accountants

    When starting a small business, business owners often think about things like the storefront, branding, and displays. They think of smiling employees and happy customers. It’s not usually the image of the shelves and cupboards in the back stockroom that fill their heads. But inventory is a critical component of your business. Sales are made and lost because of inventory control so it can’t be overlooked or left to sort itself out. Here are some tips for how to manage inventory for your small business. Look back to look ahead Forecasting is a vital activity when running a business, especially if you’re…

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