I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Has Gone...
Note from Monica
Do you remember Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s words ‘Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink’ from “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? If you listen to current news reports, you might think the same is true of bank loans to small businesses – the money’s all around us, but banks aren’t lending. At least that what you might be led to believe.
According to the many bankers DataCraft works with on behalf of our clients, the fact is that credit IS available to small businesses…who are ‘credit worthy’. What does this mean? It simply means that banks want to loan money to businesses who are able to pay their loans according to the terms. That’s not so much to ask for, is it?
How do you know if your business can be considered ‘credit worthy’? Take a look at our June 23, 2009 blog posting as well as our various entries about financial ratios. These might not very glamorous topics, but they’ll help you strengthen and grow your business.
Clear weather, clear mind, clear... process?
Who doesn’t need a little time to enjoy the weather to relax and clean out “mental cobwebs”, especially after a cold and wet spring? Thankfully, the sun is starting to usher the rain clouds away and bring clear skies and warm weather in tow.
We underestimate the power of warm weather and the effects it has on us. According to a 2004 study done by the University of Michigan, 30 minutes of daily exposure to warm weather and sun improves mood, memory, and the all-important cognitive thinking, which is responsible for your ability to maintain new information and creative thoughts. It’s amazing what a little bit of sunshine and blue skies can do for your mind, it’s just too bad that nice weather can’t bring the same sense of clarity to your business software.
So what can you do? Luckily, there is a way to clear your software of its cabin fever, but no, it doesn't’t involve being outside. The Business Clarity® process helps to clean out some of the “mental cobwebs” your software might have. Whether it’s developing a better work-flow, integrating software, or uncovering bottlenecks, Business Clarity® will help shine the light that your software needs to rejuvenate itself.
Get out there and enjoy the summertime - after all, it's good for business! |
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