Article - 12 Things Successful People Never Reveal About Themselves at Work

A challenge for us all - what to share, or not share on the job.  I've found that the philosophy on this ranges from "sharing too much" to "sharing too little."  This article on Entrepreneur.com, "12 Things Successful People Never Reveal About Themselves at Work" by Dr. Travis Bradberry, is a great summary of what not to reveal, with additional commentary on why.  Not to spoil your enjoyment of reading the article, but here are the first five, which are probably listed first for a reason!

1. That they hate their job
2. That they think someone is incompetent
3. How much money they make
4. Their political and religious beliefs
5. What they do on Facebook

Check out the article at the below link for all twelve things, and details on why the author feels successful people do not share these topics.

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Article - Why It’s Vital to Pay Yourself First in Business

“Why It’s Vital to Pay Yourself First in Business,” posted on Entrepreneur.com by author Sam Harrop, is a great article that gives entrepreneurs an idea and a good visual on how to pay yourself first, as well as why it’s important.  Many new business owners find it difficult to separate their money from the business’ money, and oftentimes there is no clear line or a standard established when the business is started.

Highlights of the article:

• It’s important to figure your basic living expenses
• Have multiple budgets for the different stages your business goes through
• Get insurance

TheDataFyles feels that a good starting point is your budget, and knowing how much you are spending monthly for your living expenses.  This will help to determine how much your business needs to make in order for you to cover your basics, how much you need to break even, and how much to make a profit.

The best way to determine this information is tracking your expenses, and separating business expenses from personal expenses.  A simple Excel Spreadsheet is a quick and free way to track.

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Article - 6 Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Make All the Time

As a small business owner, how many of the 6 financial mistakes listed in this article are you guilty of?  In "6 Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Make All the Time," posted on Entrepreneur.com, the author Laura Entis gives us a list of common financial mistakes that small businesses make.

From my observation, the first mistake, "Overpaying Their Taxes," is the most common.  This can be rectified with good organization skills, good documentation, and of course a very good tax accountant would also help.

Per the article, "Too often though, small businesses make a variety of financial mistakes that allow their hard-earned money to leak away.  For example, 21 percent of small-business owners say they claim less than half of their business expenses, which means they are dramatically overpaying their taxes.  A large reason for this is the tendency not to claim small figures, which is a mistake:  Even $5 expense claims can add up, so get in the habit of saving your receipts."

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Article - Here’s an example of the perfect resume, according to Harvard career experts

Does your resume follow the advice listed in this article?  “Here’s an example of the perfect resume, according to Harvard career experts,” by Dustin McKissen, posted on CNBC.  I find that one of the most challenging tasks for candidates is tailoring the resume to each job.  It can be laborious; however, I agree that a quick review and update should be completed for each job.  At a very minimum, provide a cover letter that highlights your specific skills to the position.

Here’s the four items highlighted by the author.  Be sure to check out the article for more information.  Do you agree?

1. Tailor your resume
2. Include your contact information
3. Use action verbs
4. Make it presentable and easy to follow

--Click here to read the article

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Data can be crazy - if not properly managed and maintained.  There are many software applications to assist individuals and companies with managing their data, however, sometimes these applications are "one size fits all."  This is why at TheDataFyles, we promote the utilization of the spreadsheet, to take advantage of the many features it offers.

After a complimentary initial consultation to determine the exact need, we have created a customized solution to help clients manage their data for better efficiency in the way they do business.  We have created customized spreadsheets for our clients for many purposes.

Spreadsheets can help you track data, allow you to create forms to capture needed data, and help you to “go green” by eliminating the need for paper.

Here are examples of spreadsheets we have created for our clients.

• Time Tracker:  Consultant who made multiple visits throughout the day needed a personalized solution to track time.  
• Budget:  Entrepreneur needed a customized way to track expenses.
• Forms:  A customer intake form to document the order and calculate costs.
• Customer Database:  Client needed a simple solution to maintain customer data.
• Member Fees:  Nonprofit needed a solution to track dues from members, customized for their size and specific categories of fees.

If you are in need of a customized spreadsheet solution, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We look forward to assisting you with your data needs.


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