“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Staying up to date with your business planning and critical steps necessary to survive are more critical now than ever before. Staying up to date with business practices and continuing your education in your field is very important.
A lot of people don't see a need to continue in education once they are in business and doing OK. I have to say I agree with Dr. Seuss on this one. I love to read (and not the Twilight series -- sorry Penny) -- I have to read information books and I have a ton of them.
My latest book is the DCAA Audit Manual (Defense Contract Audit Agency Audit Manual). I know, you are thinking 'boring reading' but it will help me a lot in the long run and I don't mind the reading. :) It's actually not as dry as GAAP.
I've learned a few things about audits and how to pass an audit by the DCAA in government contracting. I've also learned how to make Quickbooks DCAA compliant. Pretty interesting.
The government is out to spend money still in contracting and so many other areas. I attended a workshop here in Phoenix, AZ last week (several actually), and learned some new things about the SBA and government contracting. There are so many programs that you can get involved in with the government.
Business planning is a critical part of any business success and reading is an important part of planning. Learn what your business needs and learn those things that you don't need but that would help you reach your goals to expand or grow your business.
I try to push my clients to read and expand their knowledge all the time. I am mostly successful -- only 1 that hates to read and would rather watch it on TV -- I guess I could take up reading on video for those clients -- hmmm, OK, maybe not.
Take the opportunity today to get a book on something that your business needs, something that you need to learn or something that you just want to learn. Read everyday -- expand your knowledge.
Charlene S. Reed, Owner/Author
www.MyConstructionOffice.com
"Construction Administration Handbook"
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