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The Power of a Budget

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Bruce

Ah the budget process, nobody likes it, we all shy away from it, yet it returns to haunt us every time. People shy away from it because it shows them where they really are with their business and their life. It can be a… Continue Reading “The Power of a Budget”

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Have You Removed You from Your Marketing Package?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Bruce

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With the world highly focused on technology and the latest apps many people believe that working on their online presence is the most important factor in their marketing package. While that may be true for some it is not always the best position for… Continue Reading “Have You Removed You from Your Marketing Package?”

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Should You Incorporate Your Business or Not?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Bruce

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As I speak with many new drivers and owner operators I get asked the question quite often as to whether they should incorporate their business or not. There are some very important things to think about when deciding on moving forward with incorporation, however… Continue Reading “Should You Incorporate Your Business or Not?”

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Setting Goals as an Owner Operator

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Bruce

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If you ask most owner operators what the goals for their business are most would tell you to make it down the road safely and come out with some money in their pockets. While that may make a lofty operational goal it doesn’t help… Continue Reading “Setting Goals as an Owner Operator”

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Recruiting with Social Media

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Bruce

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In this day and age things change faster than you can shake a stick at it and if you don’t keep up on the latest fads you can feel left in the dust. Unless you have been living in a cave for the last… Continue Reading “Recruiting with Social Media”