strategic planning

Ways to Work with Lighthouse Advisory

Ways to Work with Lighthouse Advisory

Hiring your first employee is such an exciting time for a business and can be really overwhelming if you, the business owner, are also stepping into the role of HR, Payroll, and Manager. If you’re feeling a bit stressed, you’re not alone! I hope this checklist helps, and remember, once you find the right person to fill the role, the possibilities are endless! 

How to Set and Achieve 2023 Goals

How to Set and Achieve 2023 Goals

As a business owner, October is the perfect time to review your business goals and set new ones for 2023. Here, I’ll share a simple framework that you and any key stakeholders can work through to create achievable goals for 2023 (and beyond). Before we can set new goals, we’ll need to review our current ones and look for any areas we need to focus on.

What is a Strategic Plan? 

What is a Strategic Plan? 

A commonly asked question I hear is, “what is a strategic plan?” The short of it is that you need one to achieve your biggest business goals, so let’s spend a few minutes together breaking down what it is, and how it works. The end goal, what you need for your journey, and the directions to get there. Simply said - your strategic plan is your business’s successful roadmap for the future.

5 Reasons to Outsource Your Business Finance Strategy

5 Reasons to Outsource Your Business Finance Strategy

When we start our businesses, we are in DIY bootstrap mode and try to do as much as we can on our own. Once the business is up and running, it’s time to make key investments to help your business grow and thrive. When you’re a solo entrepreneur, and running the show yourself, it’s tough to decide when and where to outsource a part of your business. Your business is an extension of you, so, of course, it’s scary to let go of a part of it.

Many business owners hit a point where they need the help of experts to take their business to the next level. Let’s talk about outsourcing the most important piece of your business - the financials.