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Reader the Great,
As business owners and leaders, we're both in the home stretch for the year and this email in particular will save you a ton of money, tens of thousands or more, if you follow through on the strategy. Do not skip this.
Instead of writing everything out, I made a 49-second video to deliver all the info to you as quickly as possible. There are captions if you can't do audio right now.
Please get to work, because time is running out. If you lack the resources or have questions, you are welcome to reach out to my team by replying to this email.
And as always, here is a curated list of my three top news items from the past month to help you and your business...
7 Strategies for Enhanced Employee Performance
Discover how to tackle distractions at the job site with seven highly effective strategies aimed at boosting employee efficiency and elevating your projects to unprecedented success.
Workforce Retention Is at Risk as Employers Grapple With a Burnout Crisis
Employers in diverse industries and regions face challenges in meeting their employees' healthcare benefit needs, putting employee satisfaction, well-being, and retention at risk, as reported in the 13th annual Aflac WorkForces Report by Aflac Incorporated.
The Economy Experiences Its Most Rapid Growth in Almost Two Years
The US economy surpassed expectations in Q3, growing at an annual rate of 4.9%, the highest since Q4 2021, driven by a tight job market and increased consumer spending. September saw a surge in consumer spending driven by increased purchases of vehicles and travel, sustaining strong growth into the fourth quarter.
A short email this month since everyone is busy working AND planning. If we don't communicate before 2024, have an amazing end of 2023, Reader! Look forward to growing together in the new year!
Your Friend and Fan,
Jim Miller
P.S. If you are owed AR, ask for it now. Payments in all directions will slow down as we get closer to the end of the year. Now is the time. As the video above mentions, you MUST go into the new year in a strong cash position.
The Asteropreneur
Check out our free, monthly, numbers-centric newsletter that gives Founders rare and actionable tips along with three pieces of hand-selected content to help you protect and grow yourself and your business. Find out what it means to be an Asteropreneur!
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