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This is NOT a complicated question-- you bring back previous employees when you have the cash flow to sustain them. You are in business to make money-- you are not a welfare agency-- at least I hope not-- you are in business to make money. With the COVID-19 pandemic appearing to abate to some...
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This is NOT a complicated question-- you bring back previous employees when you have the cash flow to sustain them. You are in business to make money-- you are not a welfare agency-- at least I hope not-- you are in business to make money. With the COVID-19 pandemic appearing to abate to some degree, businesses are opening. Now, the question that you have to ask is what employees do you need to run the operation NOW, not before the shutdown? This question is much different than that of the March 15th date.
If you are totally overwhelmed by yourself, or your need specialized expertise to run a machine, accomplish a task, and there is work/demand for that task, then you bring that individual back. Use the same logic on each other employee, however, don't be afraid to "cross train" those that are already employed to be able to do multiple tasks until you can bring back the next employee.
Everyone needs to be "loaded" at about 80% workload-- Oh, I get it-- we don't want to kill our folks, however, remember, "busy hands are happy hands!" After being in quarantine for 3 months, there are many hands that wish to be busy!
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The key here is to have an existing relationship with a banker. NOW is the wrong time to develop that relationship. Should have happened 6 months ago, however, if no relationship developed, begin today. A community banker is a better bet than a big bank such as Chase, BOA, Wells Fargo. ...
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The key here is to have an existing relationship with a banker. NOW is the wrong time to develop that relationship. Should have happened 6 months ago, however, if no relationship developed, begin today. A community banker is a better bet than a big bank such as Chase, BOA, Wells Fargo. Establish some type of account at the bank, put in $10,000 and then FEED it every month, if only $200/month. Show the banker that you are serious about the relationship-- and talk to the banker everytime you go to the bank. The banker wants to know you, you want to know them. Make it a point to talk to them every month, if not more often as you develop the relationship.
Establish a line of credit. If you put $10,000 in the bank in a depository relationship, ask for a line of credit worth $7500, using your deposit as collateral. This will get you started-- then every month, EXERCISE the line of credit. Take $3300 from the line of credit, pay your bills and then pay the line back at the beginning of the next month. The cost is the interest on the money you borrowed for the 12 days you used the bank's money. Do this every month for 6 months, then ask for a line increase to $15,000-- now, if you did as I said above, the bank has faith and trust in you and will most likely want to grant you the increased line. If you get a line of credit, exercise it-- don't let it sit there with no action-- sure, you pay interest-- however, when you are in a real box, like now, you have the line of credit to use.
We have more ideas to help business run-- these are just 2.
We are working with many clients on how to reduce expenses, look at every expense and see how to preserve cash. We are helping clients reduce inventory, stop shipments of product that is enroute that is not already sold. We are helping identify those employees who may need to be terminated (and...
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We are working with many clients on how to reduce expenses, look at every expense and see how to preserve cash. We are helping clients reduce inventory, stop shipments of product that is enroute that is not already sold. We are helping identify those employees who may need to be terminated (and collect unemployment benefits) while the crisis is on-going.
We are having some awfully hard and painful conversations with business owners, that perhaps, should have been done previously, but the business owner did not wish to engage in conversation. Now, they know that they need to make tough decisions and seek our advice on how to do that.
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Look at all expenses. Eliminate all that are not absolutely essential for the business.
Identify and terminate your least productive employees. Yes, this is hard, however there in unemployment insurance. Help them file for it.
Look at all, repeat all product lines. Eliminate those that...
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Look at all expenses. Eliminate all that are not absolutely essential for the business.
Identify and terminate your least productive employees. Yes, this is hard, however there in unemployment insurance. Help them file for it.
Look at all, repeat all product lines. Eliminate those that don't contribute at least 25% to the bottom line.
Reduce operating hours-- see when you are least productive, realign operating hours to conform to most efficient sales periods.
Halt all inbound product shipments. You can reorder if you have sold the product.
Talk to your banker-- Now. Tell the truth, they will help-- maybe painful, but they will help
Reduce/eliminate any "nice to haves". You dont them now
You cannot satisfy everyone! Don't try! Some guests are going to be unhappy no matter what. Explain, professionally what you or your staff did. STOP THERE. Make an apology for the error, irrespective of whom may be at fault. Invite the guest to return to have another experience-- ensuring...
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You cannot satisfy everyone! Don't try! Some guests are going to be unhappy no matter what. Explain, professionally what you or your staff did. STOP THERE. Make an apology for the error, irrespective of whom may be at fault. Invite the guest to return to have another experience-- ensuring that you will be there to take care of them personally. Now, the truth of the matter is that most folks will NOT come back. However, the ones that are sincere will and will believe that perhaps the glitch that they had previously was a "one off." Some guests are just naturally unhappy campers-- you cannot please everyone-- don't try.
Resign now. There is no reason to be stressed out at a job site when you know you're never going to be able to win . Although you like the job, the culture is toxic . Culture today is the key to a good work environment . It may be tough getting started, looking for a new opportunity, but...
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Resign now. There is no reason to be stressed out at a job site when you know you're never going to be able to win . Although you like the job, the culture is toxic . Culture today is the key to a good work environment . It may be tough getting started, looking for a new opportunity, but begin today and establish the goal of about three weeks to be gone . Trust me, this will be the best decision you'll ever make .
The question better asked is what social media platform do your clients use ? If you have older clients perhaps Facebook is a better forum for you to use. If you work with a lot of business people perhaps LinkedIn is a better use. If you work with a lot of Millennials, Instagram is probably a...
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The question better asked is what social media platform do your clients use ? If you have older clients perhaps Facebook is a better forum for you to use. If you work with a lot of business people perhaps LinkedIn is a better use. If you work with a lot of Millennials, Instagram is probably a better for them to use. The bottom line is there's no one that's best or better, it depends upon the client demographic that you're trying to reach. If you're trying to reach all of them, then you need to use all the various different social mediums.
Get some mint and plant it in a bowl near your desk. Mint is hard to kill and grows all the time. Your colleagues will notice, tell them a doctor told you to do it for your sinuses. Mint is easy to take care of and eminates a fresh, pleasant smell.
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Get some mint and plant it in a bowl near your desk. Mint is hard to kill and grows all the time. Your colleagues will notice, tell them a doctor told you to do it for your sinuses. Mint is easy to take care of and eminates a fresh, pleasant smell.
