“It’s not about your resources, It’s about your resourcefulness.”-Tony Robbins
Referrals have been a major part of my success. What I mean by referrals is not just the referrals that I receive but the ones that I give. Therefore, I want to share some of my resources with you. Listed below are some of the primary professionals that most business should have access to. It would be my pleasure to make introductions for you to some of the best in the business.
- Accounting/Tax
This is an area that many business owners overlook. It can be a major mistake. The firm or the accounting professional that you choose to handle your tax preparation and strategy can dramatically impact your financing options. Many of the tax professionals that you meet will offer you a complimentary review. If you are considering a change then drop a message for a request for referrals. - Business Coaching/Mentoring
A business coach or mentor can pay significant dividends to the success that you have in your business. It can be lonely at the top. Or in other words…it can get lonely when you have to make all the final decisions. Having a professional coaching you along the way can provide accountability and direction when you can’t see it for yourself. There are many success stories that illustrate the benefits you can receive from this support formally on a one to one basis or through a peer group strategy. - Commercial Real Estate Leasing & Sales
Finding a trusted commercial real estate leasing and sales professional here is paramount. Often business owners will make the mistake in waiting until they need to move out of current location. These professionals have a pulse on the market and can identify goldmine opportunities for you. Location, location, location. It can mean the difference on getting the right foot traffic to the brick and mortar side of your business. There are plenty of these professional waiting to help you. Put in a request f you want a referral to some of the best of the best. - Human Resources
Do not take skill set or the benefits of Human Resources consultant for granted. There are way too many businesses that are sabotaging their businesses by not having an HR department or team assisting them. An HR professional can help in more ways than we can list them here. This area is becoming more and more affordable than ever. It can save you and your business by not trying to handle this area on your own. - Insurance (Commercial)
You may find your business expanding. But do you know if you have the right coverage for your expanding business? And what about if business is tough. Are you aware of what coverages can be reduced or dropped? A very good insurance professional or agency can help you protect against some of the uncertainties in running a business. You probably don’t want to spend time comparing policy terms and conditions. - Legal
A licensed legal professional can help you to ensure that your business is complying will all of the legalities that can pose a problem for you. And should a situation occur they will be experts in helping you to navigate through it so that you can move forward. If you can’t hire an in-house legal professional, then you should consult with a legal professional on some kind of recurring basis at the minimum. There are some really great ones available. We’re here to help you with introductions if you need one. - Lending
Most business owners have an idea of what they want to do with the money they receive. Yet, many are unaware of the best financial product that is applicable for their business. Not all financial products are created equal. In most cases, we will have the right financial solution for you where applicable. In the cases where that is not the case, then we will explore what referrals may be available to you. - Payroll
Payroll can be really tricky. It can also become very time consuming. Reduce some of your burdens by limiting or reducing your payroll tax responsibilities. It could become your responsibility to administer the wage garnishment against your employees when you get the order. Outsourcing your payroll can help you with all of these things and more. The decision may come down to saving a few dollars or saving time. Let us know if you need a referral to help make the decision. - Public Relations
You are probably really good at what you do and offer in your business. But are you an expert at controlling or shaping the public perception of your business’s services, products, or employees? If the answer is no, then contacting a PR professional may be a good idea if you want to perfect this image and increase the reach of it to a greater audience. Media exposure can go along way for must businesses. - Social Media
Social media is almost a must have for any business to survive today. Yet, there are so many platforms. Do you know what platform works best for your industry? The algorithms for these platforms are forever changing. It may not be the best use of your time trying to do it all yourself. The right social media consult or company can work with you to make sure that you are doing everything possible to drive as much customer traffic to your website via these social media platforms. There are some great done for you and done with you professionals available. Let us know and we can provide you with some good referrals. - Technology/IT
When running your business, the last thing you want is for business operations to slow or come to a halt. Hiring an IT or technology professional can assist you with maximizing the productivity of your business. Additionally, cybercrime is affecting a lot more businesses these days. Hiring the right tech person or team can help ensure that business or customer do not fall a victim to cybercrime. - Website
You want your business to stand out and be competitive. Yet, there are way too many businesses without a website or have one that lacks the regular maintenance require to ensure it runs smoothly. Your customer will notice and so will lending professionals. Unless you’re an expert in this field then it highly recommended that you consult a website designer or consultant. The costs of designing and maintain one these days usually offers more value than going without one.