Everyone I talk to in business has a profit generating secret for this and a profit generating secret for that. Some have 7 secrets. Others have 10 vital secrets. Others still have 20 or more.

I often get asked the question, “I don’t have time to put in place dozens of initiatives. What are the one or two things I can do to significantly increase my business profits without spending a lot?”

In all my 17 years consulting to small businesses I’ve found that there are (obviously) a number of things businesses can do to achieve profit improvements but two of them stand out as offering a massive impact for a minimal outlay.

Let’s take a look at what they are.

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