Happy Friday, QB Community!
Welcome to our round-up of inspiring and thought-provoking conversations happening in our community this week. Click the links below to see what you may have missed. You just might find the information you’ve been looking for!
In a Word
Your “elevator pitch” lets you explain your business to prospective clients, customers or even investors in a few seconds flat. Guess what? Practice makes perfect.
What's your "elevator pitch" for your business?
Spotlight
This week’s Featured Member built her business around a simple fact that every entrepreneur understands: When it comes to running a successful company, every minute counts.
Crystal-Marie Sealy Teaches Entrepreneurs the Value of Their Precious Time
Let’s Talk QuickBooks
Managing your expenses may not be your absolute favorite thing to do each month. Two experts remind us why it’s critically important to do it anyway.
Three Tips from Two Accountants Who Know How to Manage Expenses
April Hall had been a hairstylist for years before she unexpectedly discovered her talent for jewelry-making. She has built a “purpose-based” brand, April May Jewelry, and happily donates 5% of her profits to organizations supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
QB Connect 2017 is SOLD OUT, but you can still take part in the conference right here in the QB Community. We will be streaming QB Connect live from the Main Stage Thursday, 11/17, from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time. Join us!
Burning Question
Customer service is easy when everything goes right. But how do you keep customers happy when something goes wrong? This post has suggestions.
How to Keep Customers Smiling Even When Things Go Wrong
On Your Mind Right Now
You’ve provided feedback a’ plenty in response to a question from a curious QB Community member. Please help other members by sharing your thoughts about this burning question:
How did you start your own business?
Before You Go …
We love our members to share all things business -- except, that is, when it comes to pitching or promoting your products and services. We explain our thinking.
Why We Decided It’s Not Okay to Promote Your Business in Our QB Community
Cheering for you,
Willow