Don’t we all want flexibility? This is definitely the right track and our Millennials obviously know what they need. In this economic state, where both parents have to work and the cost of living is so high, it only makes sense to reduce costs and support a person’s ability (and agility) to work in the most effective and efficient way possible
Millennials Want Video And Flexibility As Part Of Better Work Experience.
The Real Cost of a Paper Cheque :: PaySavvy Blog.
Does your company still regularly issue paper cheques? If so, do you have any idea how much it might be costing you?
How many times have you made a decision on the fly, “knowing” that it was the right move to make without any analysis to back it up? Research shows that your gut instinct is more powerful and accurate than you would imagine. Check out this article from CPA Ontario’s website
Instinct vs. Analytical Thinking – CPA Ontario.
“What role does intuition play in business? Researchers and neuroscientists alike have long questioned the debate of rational vs. emotional decision-making. According to psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer, 50 per cent of all decisions made by large international companies are made with a gut decision. Though, these leaders would never admit this in public, Gigerenzer explains, due primarily to the fear of being made responsible if something goes wrong.”
Attracting, Retaining and Engaging the younger generation on the Sunshine Coast
“We envision a future for the Sunshine Coast that includes a thriving, diverse population of young adults and families as part of the make-up of our community. We aim to adjust the predominant image of the Coast from being primarily a retirement community, to a place for all generations to enjoy.”
via voice on the coast.
All the strategic planning you could possibly build is useless without a positive culture that promotes creative and innovative thinking. Buy-in by the people in your organization is crucial. You can build a castle but who’s going to live in it, take care of it, and make it their home?
Ten Memorable Quotes from 2014.
Here are ten quotes from posts that appeared on Late Blooming Entrepreneurs throughout the year. I hope you enjoy these sayings – and perhaps find some inspiration, wisdom or food for thought as you set goals for 2015.
We all suffer from burnout at some point in our lives, in our work, in our family life, or both. How do you know if you are just tired, bored, or really burnt out? There are some signs that can tell you when you’ve hit that tipping point or beyond:
Whether you have a business to run, a demanding job, or an incredibly busy family life, or all of the above, eventually, if you don’t take of yourself you are going to suffer from some level of burnout.
That’s where self-care comes in. You know how they say that to secure your financial future you should pay yourself first by taking 10% of your paycheque and put it in a savings bank? And just for your interest, women should put away 12% because they live longer and are usually paid less – but that’s another topic!
Well you should do the same to look after yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. What is something you can do for your self-care to prevent or counter-act burnout? For me it was taking an hour first thing in the morning to do whatever I wanted; take the dog for a walk, read a few chapters of a good book, even cook my dinner for that night so I didn’t have to when I came home. I’m a morning person so that worked for me. I started the day doing something for me. And that made me feel that I had invested something good in myself before I handed myself over to the demands of others for the rest of the day.
Being SELFISH rather than SELFLESS is a good thing! We are so programmed to give, give, give to others that we forget that we deserve some of our own hard work and devotion. Differentiate between “Shoulds” and “Wants” during your selfish hour of the day. Do what you desire. Fulfill your need to be free to make choices and do things unfettered by others. Put some good stuff in your Bank of Id so that you can be the best you can be when it comes time to put forth for others.
The wave of the future – accounting in the cloud! Migrate from desktop software to web-based software and you can access your QuickBooks accounting file from your web browser. No need to have your data on your hard drive – you just need an internet connection and away you go! Talk to me about converting to QuickBooks Online Accounting. As a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, I can offer discounts on monthly subscription fees for your business.
What do you need to run your organization?
You may need accounting and bookkeeping services, financial management advice, strategic business planning, coaching and training for you or your staff. But maybe those aren’t necessarily your areas of expertise. Or maybe those functions are distracting you from mission critical. The nuts and bolts of business operations and performance measurement may not be what you expect or even want to deal with. But you still need to have them to make your ideas come to life and achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. You’ve got plans!
What can I provide?
Think of me as your CFO on-call! I love accounting and strategic management – so you don’t have to! As your management consultant I can help you sleep at night by helping you realize more return on your investment of time and resources. After all, the point of being in business is to make a profit (not a dirty word, by the way!) so that you can create financial stability, succeed at achieving your vision, and even enjoy a well-deserved vacation once in a while. Why else would you put in all that hard work?
Improved efficiency = Improved profitability
My knowledge and experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant – CPA (formerly Certified Management Accountant – CMA) can fulfill your needs for:
Let me fill in the gaps for you and give you the tools you need to really succeed in your venture; to implement efficient, practical and effective ways to improve business performance; and to provide ways to measure your success and manage your future.
Diana Rae, CPA, CMA
Diana Rae CPA 