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🎥 Client Testimonial Spotlight 🎥 We're excited to share a fantastic testimonial from our valued client, Declan from Dec’s Pets! Declan recently purchased one of our vending machines to kickstart his vending venture, and his experience has been nothing short of amazing. Dec’s Pets is a family-run business which started operating in October 2018. Hear directly from Declan about how our vending machine has helped him launch and grow his business. His journey and success are truly inspiring! Watch the full testimonial video below and see how our innovative solutions can support your business goals too. 🚀 #ClientTestimonial #VendingMachineSuccess #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #VapeVending #CustomerFeedback

𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒆 𝑴𝒚 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 Imagine you have two lemonade stands, Stand A and Stand B. Both sell $100 worth of lemonade every month. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨 spends $90 on making and selling lemonade, so it keeps $10 as profit. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩 spends only $80 on making and selling lemonade, so it keeps $20 as profit. Now, here's the big question: If Stand A wants to make the same $200 as Stand B, how much lemonade does it need to sell? $200 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉! That’s twice as much effort, time, and stress—just to match what Stand B makes without lifting a finger. When I started my first business, I kept trying to sell more (revenue) but I was still struggling financially. It was only when I took at my competitors that I realised the secret is 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 (profit margin). Sometimes, small tweaks—like reducing costs or charging slightly more—can make a huge difference. Join me in shifting our focus from chasing "big numbers" to prioritising what truly matters. 👊

After learning that partnerships aren't always what they seem, Alex Bulmer went solo and bought Big Apple, a bakery franchise in Chicago, in 2010. Through hard work and determination, Alex grew it into the top-performing store in the entire U.S., all from Forest Lake, Minnesota. At Three Pillars Bookkeeping, we apply that same drive to help your business reach new heights. 🍞💼 #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialSpirit #ThreePillarsBookkeeping

After learning that partnerships aren't always what they seem, Alex Bulmer went solo and bought Big Apple, a bakery franchise in Chicago, in 2010. Through hard work and determination, Alex grew it into the top-performing store in the entire U.S., all from Forest Lake, Minnesota. At Three Pillars Bookkeeping, we apply that same drive to help your business reach new heights. 🍞💼 #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialSpirit #ThreePillarsBookkeeping

My 10-year-old taught me more about pricing strategy than any business book ever could. Last summer, my son set up a lemonade stand. He started selling at $1 per cup. By noon, he was running out of lemons—and exhausted. He told me: “I wish I could sell fewer cups but make the same money.” So, I suggested he raise her price to $2. To his surprise, people kept buying. By the end of the day, he’d made more money with half the work. This reminds me of so many businesses I’ve worked with. They’re chasing volume—but at the cost of margins and sanity. By tweaking their product pricing and retention strategies, I’ve helped brands 3x their customer lifetime value. Takeaway: It’s not always about selling more—it’s about selling smarter. Optimize your pricing and retention, and watch your profits grow without the burnout.

My 3 children launched their first lemonade stand last Sunday. Here you have 7 business critical lessons I have to report: • Effective objection handling focuses on removing friction -> “Sorry, I have no cash” was met with grinning and, “No worries, we have Venmo and Zelle and surely you do too!” • Branding to differentiate from competition -> My children used a tablecloth with lemons and the cute little one put a lemon-stamped dress on • Throwing add-ons to sweeten the deal allows you to charge more -> “only $2 for a lemonade cup and get a free cookie!” • Leverage partners to increase your pipeline -> My wife texted everybody and their mother for them to stop by and buy, bringing our lemonade stand to the very top of our neighbourhood’s sales leaderboard • Protecting your industrial secrets elegantly -> “Is it home made? How did you make it?” was met with, “Oh, it’s our secret recipe, we cannot disclose” (I suspect it was not homemade) • Negotiate harder with investors funding your company -> My initial loan to start their business has been declared free of interest and adjusted to a more comfortable payment schedule that allows for extra cash dividends • I learned to build a Balance Sheet and a P&L - ok, that was the nerd in me teaching them that in Sheets, but still sort of counts. I feel this is the beginning of a lemonade empire - they have not even used AI yet.

Is 50:50 Really the Best Business Partnership? Here’s a simple story: Two friends—one a baker, the other a juice seller—were starting out with limited funds. They pooled their money to buy a single orange. Since they both contributed equally, they decided to split the orange 50:50. The baker only needed the peel for his cake, so he threw away the flesh. Meanwhile, the juice seller only wanted the flesh for juice, tossing the peel. Both got what they needed, but did they really maximize their resources? Sometimes, a 50:50 split might seem fair, but is it always the most effective for both parties? What do you think? Would a different approach have worked better for them? Share your thoughts! #BusinessPartnerships #BusinessInsights #Collaboration

After learning that partnerships aren't always what they seem, Alex Bulmer went solo and bought Big Apple, a bakery franchise in Chicago, in 2010. Through hard work and determination, Alex grew it into the top-performing store in the entire U.S., all from Forest Lake, Minnesota. At Three Pillars Bookkeeping, we apply that same drive to help your business reach new heights. 🍞💼 #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialSpirit #ThreePillarsBookkeeping

“Running a successful business in a niche market.” ActionCOACH’s Mike Moss chats to Richard Stevenson from QUALITY SHOPS ONLINE LIMITED The Pizza Oven Shop on Business Spotlight Harrogate Richard shares insights on running a business that started in a niche market and has now grown into a competitive industry. See the full video: https://lnkd.in/e5nv_wDR #ActionCOACHHarrogate #BusinessSpotlight #NicheMarket #EntrepreneurInsights #ActionCOACH

Love this helpful guide from Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center! They also have guides on the 6 steps to starting a business, starting a side hustle, starting a childcare business, hiring your first employee, funding, & regulations/taxes. What other startup guides would you like to see? Maybe something for artists and makers? https://lnkd.in/g_fH_mem