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The last few years have been unlike any other in our lifetimes. As we close out 2021 and enter 2022, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve learned, what’s happening now, and what we want to accomplish in the next 12 months. Here are some things to consider.

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Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to think about how we can use thank-you notes in our businesses and lives to express our gratitude to others.

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Everyone could use a little extra cash in their wallet. Did you know there are free tools out there that can help you find unclaimed money or grow your savings?

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Time is our most precious personal resource. Once we spend it, we’ll never get it back.

As busy entrepreneurs, we seem to have less time than anyone else, so it just makes sense to look for opportunities to use our time more wisely.

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Creating a successful business is about providing needed products and services and developing a culture that supports these efforts. It’s exciting, frustrating, busy, and some of the most rewarding work you can do.

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Starting a business always sounds fun when you’re casually chatting with friends and family over drinks. You’re brainstorming and writing ideas down on napkins. There’s energy and excitement in the air.

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Don’t be fooled—even profitable businesses can encounter cash flow issues. According to a U.S. Bank study, 82 percent of small business failures are the result of poor cash flow.

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The 2021 holiday sales season will give businesses a chance to continue their online migration, as well as opportunities for more refinement and improvements. The key is to bring as many products online as possible and integrate all customer touch points into an omnichannel of positive experiences.

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There are five key reports that will help you run your business more efficiently and make smarter decisions. From these reports, you should be able to answer some key questions about your financial state.

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If you grant credit to customers or take recurring credit card payments, the unexpected can happen—a customer fails to pay on time, their credit card expires, or the check bounces.

How can a business owner spend as little time as possible on these items, but get the cash collected? Here are a few ideas: