People we know...and people that work with us
How to implement our "new" ideas? Sometimes we feel overwhelmed... "just because" we do not see immediate results. By the way, the "new" ideas are actually "old", they are part of the business plan (which was written by me with realistic expectations... in my point of view).
We are working on the "retail market" project. Testing products, selecting items and developing the packaging (so far when the cost per box makes sense, the minimum order generates a storage space issue). Although, we dedicate a lot of time in this project we are very careful not to neglect our customers, always making sure customer service is our number one priority.
Another lesson learned--"people do business with people they know" yes, they do!
When do we draw the line? How do we check their professionalism, their capacity?
When dealing with people we know, we usually say "make us a offer we cannot refuse" and that's it! If the numbers is within our budget we do business, otherwise we shake hands. Since people have different approach to money, let's leave the monetary part out of it.
Tired of the "old fashioned" cpa, this year we changed to somebody we know - full of energy with the "extra time" to use Quickbooks functions, have monthly meetings, strategic planning, etc. Six motnhs into the year, our books are literally a mess, not only we haven't had any meetings but we have to work hard to get him on the phone.
How could it happen? We may be "too small" for him, too demanding, or his priorities have changed; while our frustations increased-- into to the third quarter and we are "forced" to improve our accounting skills, till we identify another cpa.
When do we draw the line? How to check their professionalism, their capacity?
In the meantime, business is still slow. Our production dept. staff communicated us that they decided to work six hours a day during the Summer. Their way to to contribute to the "financial health" of the BIG CHEF. We are so lucky we the staff we have!
We are working on the "retail market" project. Testing products, selecting items and developing the packaging (so far when the cost per box makes sense, the minimum order generates a storage space issue). Although, we dedicate a lot of time in this project we are very careful not to neglect our customers, always making sure customer service is our number one priority.
Another lesson learned--"people do business with people they know" yes, they do!
When do we draw the line? How do we check their professionalism, their capacity?
When dealing with people we know, we usually say "make us a offer we cannot refuse" and that's it! If the numbers is within our budget we do business, otherwise we shake hands. Since people have different approach to money, let's leave the monetary part out of it.
Tired of the "old fashioned" cpa, this year we changed to somebody we know - full of energy with the "extra time" to use Quickbooks functions, have monthly meetings, strategic planning, etc. Six motnhs into the year, our books are literally a mess, not only we haven't had any meetings but we have to work hard to get him on the phone.
How could it happen? We may be "too small" for him, too demanding, or his priorities have changed; while our frustations increased-- into to the third quarter and we are "forced" to improve our accounting skills, till we identify another cpa.
When do we draw the line? How to check their professionalism, their capacity?
In the meantime, business is still slow. Our production dept. staff communicated us that they decided to work six hours a day during the Summer. Their way to to contribute to the "financial health" of the BIG CHEF. We are so lucky we the staff we have!
posted by Rosana Santos at 4:51 AM
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