It is a new year which means there are tons of opportunities to take things to the next level in your career but before you do there are a few things that you should consider.

One of the first things is your resume, Yes you need to pull that out and update it even if you are not looking for the next opportunity. On this episode, we discuss why this is so important and how updating your resume can help you achieve more in your current job.

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Welcome to 2020! On this episode of the Business Talk Library, Lola discusses the four things you should be doing within the first weeks of 2020:

1.       GATHER EXPENSES – Take some time to gather your expenses for the year especially if you haven’t been tracking them diligently through the year – this will put you in a much better position for Tax season before the April 15 deadline. 

2.       SHOP AROUND – After looking at your expenses, consider shopping around for prices for the things you spent the most money on and possibly eliminating those services you don’t need or use anymore.

3.       THANK YOUR CUSTOMERS – Without your customers there would be no business, so make sure you take the time to do something genuine for those who have supported your business

4.       REFLECT ON THE YEAR – What did you do well? What milestones did you achieve? Whether it was 100 or 5,000 subscribers- take time to celebrate yourself and the business for the things that went well

BONUS

5.      PLAN FOR 2020 – After looking back on 2019, set some solid goals for yourself- whether its revenue, profit or expansion related – take time to write those goals down. 

Enjoy this episode!

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#garyveechallenge

According to the Office Of Advocacy in 2018:
- There were 30.2 Million Small Businesses in the United States
- 58.9 Million people are employed by Small Businesses in the United States which makes up for 47.5% of employed individuals in the United States.

Small Businesses are the bread and butter to the local economy. This month on the business talk library we have been focusing on highlighting the importance of small businesses ahead of Small Business weekend coming up on November 30th. On this episode; Terrell and Chris discuss:

1) Why Small Businesses Matter
2) How Small Businesses Impact the Economy
3) How small businesses have created a community culture
4) The Effect that Amazon and Big Businesses have had on Small Business

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Construction is something many people see but often don't fully understand the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes from start to finish and the work that it entails. On this episode of the Business Talk Library, Terrell and Chris sit down to talk to Donovan Everett, the CEO of D.A Everett Construction a commercial construction consulting company based in the Carolinas that has been in business for almost seven years. Donovan started his construction company during the recession and has learned some valuable lessons along the way. 

1. The importance of having a strong team to help you grow your business. 
2. Learning to think big when it comes to scaling and growing your business
3. Celebrating the victories while looking forward to the next challenge and journey for your business. 
4. The importance of having a good support system when it comes to your business and personal life. 

Enjoy today's episode

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HEY!!! The month of November is small business month on the "Business Talk Library" show. 

Follow the hashtag #businesstalklibrary on LinkedIn highlights of tips, discussions and interviews with various business owners, and visit our youtube page for the full length videos.

Whether you are considering starting a small business, run a small business, or work in a small business this is a great resource for you.

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Happy Veteran's Day!

Here at the Business Talk Library, Veterans are near and dear to our hearts with family having served or currently serving in the military. #veteransday

On this episode of the podcast,  Terrell sits down to talk with Allan McCoy, President of Hook Lines & Heroes; a non for profit organization that is committed to serving those who have served us by providing an unforgettable outdoor experience, through fishing with disabled and post-traumatic stress (PTS) military veterans.

Here Allan and Terrell discuss:

1) The story behind Hook Lines and Heroes
2) Recognizing, supporting and giving back to our veterans
3) The challenges faced by a veteran upon returning home and the importance of building lasting relationships.

To find out more, donate or get involved with Hook Line and Heroes,  please visit the link below:

https://hooklineandheroes.org/

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"If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get." Frank A. Clark

Imagine you’ve had an extremely long day in the office –you make your way to a restaurant that’s about to close to spend your hard-earned money only to find a rude and unbothered host. Chances are you’d think long and hard before ever going back to patronize that business. Or let’s say you send an email or walk over to someone’s desk to ask a question and they spend 10 minutes complaining about everything they have going on and the fact that they hate their jobs – unless you’re also a complainer, chances are you’ll start avoiding your co-worker. 

Gratitude is something that is extremely essential for a business and even as a professional. When we stop being grateful, we tend to focus on what we don’t have instead of giving our best to what is right in front of us. On this episode of the podcast, Terrell talks about the importance of gratitude and how it affects you as a business owner and professional. Enjoy the episode! 

Often times we forget that we all had a life before business – before we started that first corporate job or before we opened that company- we were students sitting in a classroom (high school or college) learning things that we were told would help us excel as adults. 

Fast forward to a few years later when student loans are at an all-time high with many students and parents asking themselves if the cost outweighs the benefit. On this episode of the business talk library, we talk about how college students can leverage technology to prepare themselves for the business world, and maximize their college experience. 

Cannabis aka weed aka marijuana has been a buzz lately especially with more states moving to legalize marijuana beyond medical use. With this often comes the business question – “Is weed a good business investment?” 

Like any business, the answer to this question greatly depends on the COMPANY and it’s potential to distinguish itself and stand out as a unique offering option. As the market demand grows, the number of cannabis companies and providers will grow as well, leaving the market highly saturated.

As an Investor, the focus should always be on the company and not the product – so, don’t just invest in Cannabis- invest in the company that has the best ability to succeed in the cannabis industry. Enjoy today’s episode. 

On the final episode of the “keeping score” series – Terrell and guest host Chris Word, talk about trends. A trend is defined as a general direction in which something is developing and changing.

Trends are important because they allow business owners to assess: 

1) Where there is room for opportunity – i.e. for a barber; Saturday’s are an important day –knowing this trend- how do you adjust or plan through the week to make sure you can maximize this time? 

2) How you’re doing against the market and your competitors. 

Remember, at the end of the day- metrics are great, but, as a business owner – passion matters – all these are items that will help you manage your business well but at the end of the day, your desire and your passion will keep you going.