Micah Logan

THE SIX S.T.U.P.I.D. BUSINESS MISTAKES BUSINESS OWNERS MAKE WEBINAR! This week I presented a webinar hosted by ICCC where I spoke to over 70 registrants from around the country about the six stupid business mistakes business owners make. Since you are on my mailing list I was able to get you exclusive access to the webinar. Just click the button below, but in your information and enjoy! "Informative open my eyes to some matrixes I did not consider" A Webinar Attendee WATCH WEBINAR NOW 45 Dan...

Maximize Growth: Two Systems You Need to Scale Your Business Hey Reader, As someone who understands the value of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and well-structured systems, you’re already ahead of the game. But when it comes to scaling your business, it’s not just about having systems in place—it’s about implementing the right systems that can grow with you. Today, I want to dive a bit deeper into two critical systems that can propel your business to the next level. Automated Workflow...

Today, I'm exploring three key areas that can significantly elevate your business performance: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Positioning, and Strategic Partnerships. Let’s explore how you can integrate these strategies into your planning process. Leverage Data-Driven Decision Making Why It Matters In a landscape where business decisions can make or break your company, relying on intuition alone is no longer sufficient. Data-driven decision-making empowers you to make informed...

The Common Cents Show Signs with ALIVE Podcast Network My podcast, The Common Cents Show, was just signed to join the ALIVE podcast network. ALIVE is a network for black creatives that produces high-quality content and puts talent first. I'm excited to join this network and happy to be able to contribute listeners to the more than three million monthly downloads the platform generates. Click To Learn More 45 Dan Rd Suite 125, Canton, MA 02021Unsubscribe · Preferences

Don't Ignore This Warning As a business owner, you know that mistakes are common. I’ve previously written about the importance of resilience in the face of errors that can cost your business dearly. However, a more pernicious threat to our businesses can prevent us from growing our company, reaching our peak, or accomplishing our goals. This threat is subtle and complex to detect but powerful because, if unresolved, it can cost you and your stakeholders everything. I know what you’re...

Are You Compliant? As a business owner myself for the last two decades, I understand not wanting to pay a dime more than you have to for supplies, taxes, labor, or fees. One of the hallmarks of small businesses is that we often operate with very slim margins, so every dollar matters. So when the topic of employee classification comes up, it's important for us to get it right. First, let's get the obvious out of the way. Misclassifying employees can cost your business big time. If you have...

MASTER OF ONE! You've probably heard the expression, "You can't see the forest from the trees." This expression means that the closer you are to an object, the more your perspective changes because you are too close to it. The same thing happens in business. Every day that you wake up, you grind to make a living. 4am, 5am, 6am wake up times, just to stay up for another 14 hours to "get business done.", but have you ever asked yourself, what am I missing? what am I not seeing because I'm too...

You may recall that in 2021, we had one of the most significant job market exodus ever—47 million workers across the U.S. left their jobs and a gaping hole in the job market. Undoubtedly, you've experienced the ripple effects of this exodus in your daily interactions with businesses. Longer wait times and a slight decline in customer service quality have become more common. If you owned a business during this time, you know the frustration of hiring competent staff, but you also know how much...

In the latest episode of The Common Cents Show, host Micah delves into the unconventional investment philosophies of Chris Vermeulen, an entrepreneur and financial expert known for challenging traditional investment strategies. This discussion sheds light on why diversification might not be the protective strategy many investors believe it to be.Chris Vermeulen: The Anti-Diversification Advocate Chris starts the conversation by highlighting his extensive background in trading across all asset...