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In the hustle and bustle of running a juice bar, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations. But here's a thought: when was the last time you paused to celebrate your achievements and the progress you've made on this incredible journey? Every milestone you've reached, every challenge you've overcome, and every smiling customer you've served—these are all successes worth celebrating. Whether it's a one-year anniversary, hitting a sales target, or simply a day when everything ran smoothly, these moments matter. Celebrating achievements isn't just about throwing a party. It's about recognizing your staff’s hard work and using it as fuel for future motivation. It's a chance to reflect on your journey, identify what's worked well, and set new goals. At Start A Juice Bar, we understand the journey of juice bar owners like you. We've helped many celebrate their milestones and learn from their experiences. Share your achievements with us, and let's discuss how you can leverage your successes to reach new heights. Your journey is unique, and it's worth celebrating every step of the way.

Accountex Manchester is NEXT WEEK 😍🤯 And, after a great chat with Darren (over a delightful lunch) I wanted to share just a few red flags 🚩I think accountants/bookkeepers should keep an eye out for: 1️⃣ Tailored Peoducts Matter: Look for products and teams that resonate with YOU specifically. There are far too many people out there that see you as an easy route to the SME market - make sure they’re solving a genuine priboem for you and your clients! 2️⃣ Success Stories Lead the Way: Genuine user testimonials are golden 🏆 If the company is a bit tight-lipped about sharing client success stories, it’s worth asking why👀 3️⃣ Let’s Talk Numbers - Clearly: Transparent pricing shows integrity. If the company is dancing around costs, or pushing custom quotes without justification, it’s worth questioning their values (Treat customers fairly!!!) 4️⃣ Support & Training are Lifelines: Implementation and ongoing support are key. If the company seems a bit fuzzy about their support services, or training program, consider it a 🚩 5️⃣ Features + User Experience = Win: Features are great, but a user-friendly experience is just as vital. If the company goes all out on features but neglects user-friendliness, it might be time to reevaluate. Your time and resources are valuable! Looking forward to catching up with everyone at Accountex! 🥰

Hiring your first employee is terrifying. They will set the tone for your company going forward. The wrong first hire will ruin you before you get started. I had the idea for FranShares nearly 8 years ago and spent the time to build myself as a founder, a leader in franchising, and waiting for the market to adopt to alternative investing. Missing on the first hire was not an option. We had over 1,000 applications for our Head of Growth position. I had our investors/advisors Daniel Rutberg and Moody Nashawaty, who had hired hundreds of marketers at MuteSix assist with the selection process because they knew how to identify real talent in this area. None of them were selected. I needed THE person. The person who had the experience building a startup. Knew marketing inside and out yet also was savvy in the world of finance. Who would also have to be a pillar for the culture of the company and passionate about what we were building. None of the applicants were who I needed. We tapped Mondo and Paola Castillo CRUSHED it! After one call, we knew Brandon Sellers was the guy. He had built his own agency from scratch, he had grown a startup from 1,000 users to over 300,000 users, he had a past life in finance at PWC. And he's one of the most likable people you'll meet. Two years later, he's overdelivered on everything he said he would do. Growing FranShares to over 40,000 investors on our waitlist. Being a mentor to our newer team members. Doing things completely unrelated to marketing. Bringing other great talent to the team. And so much more. Congratulations on your two years here Brandon, onward and upward we go together!

Celebrating the completion of my first 30-day at Causeway today and what a ride it’s been so far! 🤝 I was lucky to meet the entire Mkg team face to face on Day-1 💻 Followed by multiple other Product and GTM intros 🎯 Built Q4 OKRs and baked those into my 30-60-90 roadmap. ✍ Jumped right into delivering some new copy blocks we urgently needed ⚙ Started reviewing processes needing improvement. 🎓 Started a long, but exciting and rewarding journey of learning everything about the Causeway story, our value to customers, our products and our positive impact on the industry. At my 1-month review, I was asked what I liked so far about the role and if it met my initial expectations. I really enjoy the opportunity to interact with so many functions across the business and to be involved in a wide variety of work streams. I feel like my input is valued and interactions are based on trust and respect.  My big tickets are also interesting projects that don’t come across often in a career, another reason to feel motivated and excited about what’s coming next. This is not just me honeymooning my way around your Linkedin feed 😅 The idea is that if you have some time today, take a moment to pause and reflect on what makes you happy at work, what drives you to show up positive or willing to make a difference, and what little wins you can celebrate when looking back into the rear mirror, however small or big they might be. Some gentle introspection might just be what’s needed to connect back to the essential of (professional) happiness. And a good way to end the week too. Happy Friday!

Marking my 14th business anniversary, I find myself reminiscing about the humble beginnings in my garage back in November 2008, started alongside a good friend. With this reflection, I'm compelled to share an insight which I believe, if honored, can only have a positive impact to our industry. We frequently receive calls from emerging groups and DSOs seeking our expertise to help reduce their equipment and supply costs. It's evident that the prices of these products and services have skyrocketed. These groups often request RFPs, perhaps without fully grasping the intense process behind them. For instance, at Supply Doc, responding to an RFP involves significant manual data entry, detailed product comparisons (often line-by-line), numerous interactions with manufacturers spanning their finance, sales, and marketing departments, followed by our internal management review and approval. All this work is then reverted to the individual who initially requested the RFP. Yet, often, we find that they've disappeared from the scene. The analogy that comes to mind is of a patient spending exhaustive hours over two weeks with every member of a dental practice - from doctors, assistants, treatment coordinators, and office managers - and then vanishing without a trace, leaving no feedback or even a returned call. The essence of my message is the value of recognizing and respecting another's time and hard work. Such recognition not only elevates one's personal growth but also uplifts the reputation of the associated organization and will pay enormous dividend down the line in one's career.

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3 decades of market disruption so AMs can efficiently grow their business and be compliant! To many more innovations in the coming decades! Kneip #fundmanagement #fundindustry #datamanagement #regtech #tech #distribution #disruption

Yesterday marked my six-month anniversary since being promoted to Director of Business Development at Court Enforcement Services. Reflecting on my time in post so far fills me with immense pride and excitement for what lies ahead. In these past six months, our team has achieved remarkable feats together: - Enhanced Collaboration: We've implemented new ways of working collaboratively, which has benefitted both our team internally and our clients, who have recognised a more fluid service. - Empowering Team Members: It's been incredibly rewarding to witness team members not only stepping into their own and thriving in their roles, but absolutely flourishing. - Enhanced Service Levels: During this period, we've received some of the highest placement volumes of the year. However, alongside this we've also worked to reduce visit times and increase recovery rates. Notably, both monthly visit volumes and remittance values have increased for many clients, which shows the dedication of our Operations Team and their commitment to delivering industry-leading results. - Strengthened Client Relationships: Above all, we've deepened our relationships with both new and existing clients by demonstrating our unwavering commitment to being a professional, client focused and approachable High Court enforcement partner. I'm proud of what the first six months has brought, and with some really exciting projects already in the pipeline, I have no doubt that the remainder of this year will be filled with even more accomplishments, growth, and success..... watch this space 👀

. Hurrah its finally Friday!! I've been celebrating some Swins this week. Thanks Gillian Neish for introducing the idea. what are Swins I hear you ask? Well Swins are Small Wins and here's why I think they're just as important as the Big Wins. Small wins are often overlooked but are crucial building blocks and steps toward achieving bigger goals. They may seem insignificant at first glance, but they play a significant role in building resilience and character. Small wins are our daily achievements and progress toward more extensive accomplishments. Acknowledging and celebrating these small wins can profoundly impact our motivation, confidence, and self-perception In contrast, big wins are the major milestones or achievements that mark significant accomplishments. They are the outcomes of a series of small wins and efforts. While big wins are often celebrated and recognized, it’s essential to remember that they are built upon the foundation of small wins. Small wins provide the motivation, momentum, and employee self-belief required to reach more significant achievements. Celebrating and tracking small wins can create a positive feedback loop, boosting confidence and reinforcing the ability to follow through with commitments. Even so, small and big wins are interconnected, and recognizing the importance of small wins is crucial for maintaining momentum and progress in any journey toward success. As Joseph M. Marshall lll said “Success is rarely the result of one swell swoop, but more often the culmination of many, many small victories.” SO what have your Swins been this week?

TGIF……….. Or how about let’s be thankful for another Friday? What we say and how we say it ,will make the difference of setting someone’s day or breaking someone’s day. Thank you for calling—————— Thank you for choosing to call. Our customers can call anyone, yet they choose to call us… let’s recognize them for this. I need you to do this…….. Could you please help me with this? Don’t do it that way…….. Can I show you how? Let’s make sure we are giving our high performers purpose and opportunities today. Giving our lead techs a chance to have a break from time to time, by giving them some of those bread and butter repairs, and let them see us helping the newer techs organize their new tool carts… to continue to bring efficiency to our shops and support to them. Let’s congratulate an advisor today on their strengths and help them rise in an opportunity for improvement. Our Team doesn’t expect perfection from us, they demand that we practice what we preach and watch us put into action what we say. Our teams will be more willing to work to expectations….. When we Coach with purpose and appreciation.