Matching their passion for jewelry with their drive to revolutionize the industry… Dallas-based Jewelry Theory is not a jewelry store: it is a new approach to jewelry design and creation. And it’s catching on fast. We spoke with one of the four owners and Head of Design, Tony Logan, about the business and their journey so far. As with so … Read More
STRATEGY Use it to succeed in your business
Developing strategy to succeed in business A recent survey, conducted by The High Center for Family Business at Elizabethtown College and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, found that 65% of family businesses do not have a strategic plan. Many businesses misuse the term strategy As leaders of businesses, we should make sure that all our efforts are not … Read More
Is your business planning suffering from SPOTS Syndrome?
SPOTS Syndrome is proof that an organization’s strategic planning process is a waste of time and resources. Too many business’ strategic plans are still hit by ‘Strategic Plans On Top Shelf’ or SPOTS Syndrome. Here we look at three key areas that continue to foil strategic planning if not dealt with effectively: 1. Symptom: Conducting business-as-usual post-planning One of the … Read More
5 tips for making a knockout business plan
While most business owners may find it hard to come up with new ideas, there is really no excuse for having a poor business plan. During the early days of your startup journey, you should be able to do two things better than anything else: 1) give a straightforward and persuasive 30-second elevator pitch; and 2) develop a concise and … Read More
7 strategies for actually achieving your goals
We all want to stay focused on our goals, but that can be hard with all of life’s twists and turns. With all of your professional and personal demands, you might feel like you don’t have enough time to relax, have fun or plan for the future. Before long, your goals can seem out of reach. Good leaders know that … Read More
Using SWOT analysis to grow your business
6 tips to help you understand, evaluate and take advantage of your SWOT analysis when applying it to the growth plan of your business. The use of SWOT Analysis allows you to identify the strengths of your business, minimize its weaknesses, take advantage of opportunities and overcome threats. It helps you improve your business success by addressing three key issues, … Read More
7 great tips for setting business goals
We all have to set goals for our business. And some ways of doing this are better than others, certainly when it comes to achieving results. Here we’ve picked seven of the best: 1. Ask yourself, “What do I really want?” When it comes down to it, if the goals you’re setting don’t nag at the back of your mind … Read More
Williams & Kunkel, CPAs LLP client case study Jesse James Fit
Just as the before and after images on the website show the amazing transformations of their clients… So too has local business Jesse James Fit in Flower Mound experienced its own metamorphosis. Office Manager Maddie and Administrative Assistant Sally provided some valuable insight on the weight loss center and elite training studio’s journey from start up to fully fledged enterprise. … Read More