Peter Not So Perfect

Recently a new show launched on the Style network – Peter Perfect.

Peter Perfect features stylist Peter Ishkhans as a business make over guru. In 3 days, he “helps a business go from sluggish to spectacular”. He does this by remodeling the shop and giving new hair cuts to the business owners and associates. In between Peter’s rants, the general fluff of the show and the somewhat phony drama, a small business can pick up some valuable lessons.

With just 4 episodes aired so far, the Peter Perfect message board is wrought with small businesses requesting a “me too” help for their business. This reflects a genuine need among small businesses to work with an outside advisor to provide assistance in working through the day-to-day activities as well as going to the next level.

What the show fails to demonstrate is that there is more to running a successful business than a new hair style. Even with a good hair cut, you can still have a bad hair day. Successful businesses have a solid set of core values and a well thought out and written strategic plan that includes a back up plan for bad hair days. They have systems in place to help them achieve their goals, and they measure and monitor their progress on an on going basis.

Apparently, the businesses asking for help through a TV show message board are unaware of where to turn in their business community. If your business is in need of an outside advisor to actively work with you to achieve your business goals, then look for a CPA in your area who is a member of the Principa Alliance. These CPAs are a global consortium of consulting CPAs who are dedicated to working with small businesses. Business owners that work with Principa CPAs have access to tools and resources to help them grow their business, gain a better understanding of their business, develop greater management control, increase profitability, and, perhaps, most important – achieve peace of mind when it comes to their business. Learn more about Principa CPAs at: The Principa Alliance

Brenda Richter, CPA is a member of the Principa Alliance.

Achieving Your Dreams

If you haven't received a link and taken the time to watch Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture", please give consideration to taking the time to watch it now. The lecture lasts about 76 minutes.

This lecture is the perfect inspiration for taking the time to evaluate your current business goals, and ask your self: "What do I want from my business?"

If you need assistance aligning your personal goals with your business strategies, contact your local Principa CPA to arrange for an all day planning session.

Have You Met WOFIE?

Have You Met WOFIE?

WOFIE

Watching Out For Ideas of Excellence

WOFIE is the fictional character used by my firm to present business ideas and wisdom to my business customers.

WOFIE is not a canned news letter. Rather, random emails arrive with great ideas as they happen.

To date, my customers have received information on the following topics:

• The Power of a Guarantee plus a 4 page white paper on the subject
• Marketing with blogs
• Author Keith McFarland featured at a local luncheon
• Introduction to KPIs

Currently the “WOFIE Pack” is participating in a virtual jelly bean guess.

Contact your local Principa CPA, and ask to receive ideas of excellence for your business.