Do you struggle with time management? Learn how I manage my time. In a podcast episode I had with Majesta Patterson @majestapatterson, we talked about time management and how I manage my time as a business owner.  Share with me in the comments one time management hack.

If shopping for a new bank sounds like a lot of work, remember it’s your money, and it’s up to you to be sure that your money is being used to build the world you want to live in — and the world you want to leave to future generations. Don’t forget to save this for later!

1️⃣ Alignment with social values and ethical priorities - Do I feel OK banking here? 2️⃣ Online access and functionality - Can I do what I need to do easily? 3️⃣ Cost/fee structure - Are the fees reasonable for the services I need?

Luckily, you can ensure your money isn’t going into the worst banks by screening for values and impact first! Here are 3 questions to consider when choosing a bank for your small business:

We’re also giving that institution the power and ability to use our money while it is held on deposit.  We all know that not all banks are created equally — or ethically. To build a business that positively impacts the world, you must pay attention to your banking choices.

Banking is a funny thing!  With every deposit, we put our money in someone else’s hands and trust that it will be there when we want or need it.

Do you have an accountability buddy? Tag them in the comments below!

But when you have someone in your corner — a coach, an accountability buddy, a small group of fellow business owners — you have another voice of encouragement to keep you on track...and occasionally kick you in the pants when you need it!

As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate, much of which feels urgent, so it's hard to prioritize something that doesn’t have an immediate result.

As you’re running the business day-to-day, there are a million and one things that distract you from bigger-picture efforts with longer time horizons. That’s why having accountability is important if you want to build successful habits to reach your business growth goals. ✨

Learn more about her journey as a finance professional and how she helps our clients here at CFO on Speed Dial! Learn more about Jamila at https://t.co/0kcKLXyOzS.

Jamila’s analytical and reporting background and ability to assess a situation quickly make her a valuable asset to businesses looking to scale and streamline their operations and reporting.

She began her career as an auditor in the Investment Management Group at Deloitte in New York and is a registered CPA in New York State.

Meet our amazing virtual CFO, Jamila! ✨ Before joining our team, Jamila was Senior Vice President at One William Street (OWS) Capital Management, a boutique investment management firm specializing in asset-backed securities and structured credit.

Your decision-making process will continue to evolve and become even stronger when you take time to reflect on the quality of how you made each decision. Remember that a good outcome does not mean a good decision process was used! Don’t forget to like and share!

6️⃣ Choose and commit — document the decision and your reasons for choosing that path. 7️⃣ Evaluate both — the business decision process and the results of the decision. Do NOT skip this step!

4️⃣ Gather data about each option — be rigorous. 5️⃣ Understand the risks of each one — look into the future, and ask “What could go wrong?”

Here are 7 key steps every decision-making process should have: 1️⃣ Define the problem or obstacle you need to resolve — establish the focus for the decision process. 2️⃣ Clearly state the outcome you want — be specific. 3️⃣ Identify possible solutions — be creative!

Many people go through life and business without ever learning what goes into a "good" decision-making process. If this is you, now is the perfect place to start!

Making crisp and clear decisions is one of the top characteristics of successful business leaders. Do you agree?