Published by Curt FowlerThe return on executing a strategic plan is fantastic. It is the most important action you can take to radically improve the return on investment of your business. Below are a few quotes for context.
“70% of organizations with a formal execution process outperform their peers.” – The Balanced Scorecard Collaborative
“Only 30% of employees are engaged…costing companies 75% of their profit growth” – The Gallup Organization
“Without vision, the people perish.” – Proverbs 29
Published by Curt Fowler“Taxes are the price we pay for civilization.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
Are you ready for tax day? Did you know that you have until Tuesday, April 17th to file your taxes this year?
Citizens of most countries hate paying taxes. There is something about giving money to an entity that you have little control over that takes the joy out of writing those checks.
But, take heart. There are many reasons to turn that frown upside down as you write your checks to Uncle Sam this year. Consider this an exercise in positive thinking. I’m struggling too!
Here are my top 4 reasons to be excited about paying your taxes.
Published by Curt FowlerOur quarterly Marketplace Ambassador lunch will be held at First United Methodist from 11:45-1.
Our speaker will be Jeff Scott. Jeff is the CEO and owner of Cheek & Scott Drugs in Live Oak, FL.
I know Jeff personally and have had the privilege of working with him and his great staff. They have an amazing business that is growing fast and spreading the love of Jesus everywhere they go.
He and his wife Melody have 7 children. I have learned a ton from Jeff about building a successful business, but more importantly about building a successful life that glorifies God.
Come and join us next Tuesday. I know you will be glad you did! Click below to register.
Published by Curt Fowler Business I recently got this letter in the mail and I was honestly floored by it. Let me tell you the backstory. I had to put down my almost 13-year-old yellow lab (named Trout) earlier in the year. It was very tough for me and my family. My local vet, Tad Moseley, and his staff…
Published by Curt FowlerJeana and Clinton Beeland were recently awarded the 2018 Big Thinker Award by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce.
Personally, Jeana is my sister and Clinton has been my brother-in-law for quite some time now. They are great people who have worked together to build a great company and a great place to work.
Professionally, I have been blessed to get to work with Jeana, Clinton and the great folks at CJB Industries on numerous projects. They truly care about their people and run a great organization. Their business is making a big positive impact on our community. We could all learn a lot from the way they run their business.
Hats of to Jeana and Clinton on this great award! Great video below produced by Motion Wave Productions.
Published by Curt FowlerIf you live anywhere near me in deep South Georgia, it feels like summer. We’re just waiting for the pools to open but still battling one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years.
Recent stats show the flu epidemic might be on a downturn, but the CDC warns that the flu season can last as late as May. My family is just getting over our second round of flu. We got flu-A in late January and then flu-B in February. How lucky are we?
Keep reading to find the top 5 ways to keep your company healthy and productive!
Published by Curt FowlerDo you have a book that you go back to time and time again? A book you have highlighted, turned down pages and sticky-noted pages everywhere?
I do. It surprises me that this book has become the one that I keep going back to time after time. It has also become the book I most recommend and buy for others. The book is “The Love Dare” by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. The Kendricks are the brothers in Albany, Georgia who have become slightly famous for their faith-based films. Their last one, “The War Room” was the most popular film in the nation for a few days when it was released in theatres. Pretty amazing for a Christian film by some guys based out of Albany!
Published by Curt FowlerNo, we are not having another baby! Someone told us that God would let us know when we had enough kids and He has made it clear to Jill and I both that 4 kids are just the right number for us!
The exciting news is that Fowler & Co. is merging with Fowler, Holley, Rambo & Stalvey. If you are not a local Valdostan, I'll give you the background. Fowler & Co. is me. I started the business over 7 years ago to help leaders build better businesses and better lives for themselves and their people. It has been an amazing and wild ride. I started FCO 2 months into my marriage with Jill and 1 month into our first pregnancy. All I can say is Jill is a brave and awesome wife! Since then, we've built a business, a life and have 4 crazy, healthy kids ranging in ages from 6 to 1.5 years old. If you want to learn a little more about my journey, click here.
So, why change a great thing?
Published by Curt FowlerWe almost never touch on administrative topics in this blog, but the administrative work must be done and January is a very administrative time of year. We are trying to get our businesses off to a great start in the new year but are sidelined by forms, taxes and other administrivia. But, the administrative tasks must be done correctly and on-time especially when dealing with the IRS!
I had a client email me last week asking me if he had to send me a 1099 or if I was exempt. It was a great question. Many business owners and their accounting staff are not aware of the rules surrounding 1099s. Those rules change often and the IRS has increased the penalties for late and mis-filed 1099s.
So, lets get these 1099s knocked out so you can get back to growing your business. Below are the highlights of the information you need to know. By the time you get to the bottom of this article, you'll realize that filing your 1099s is probably a great task to outsource to your CPA. They do a lot of these and will make sure you get it done right.
Published by Curt FowlerIf you missed our marketplace ministry lunch, I wanted to make sure you did not miss Scott Tyler's testimony.
The Bible tells us to not be surprised when we experience trials, but we always seem to be! Scott has experienced trials in his life and God has brought him through them. I know you will be encouraged by his testimony. Please do not miss this opportunity to hear Scott's testimony. I know you will be blessed by listening.
Below are video and audio options to hear Scott's testimony. They were recorded at New Covenant Church.