--- title: Infix Blog | Business (3) description: Business | Business coaching and consulting for small businesses in San Diego to improve expenses and efficiencies, correct pricing, improve margins, increase profit. (3) --- [![infix-logo](https://blog.infix.us/hs-fs/hubfs/infix-logo-saved.png?width=124&name=infix-logo-saved.png)](http://infix.us) - [Services](https://infix.us/services/) - [About Infix](https://infix.us/about-infix/) - [Testimonials](https://infix.us/testimonials/) - [Small Business Resources](https://infix.us/small-business-resources/) - [Contact](https://infix.us/contact/) - [Pricing](https://infix.us/pricing/) # Infix Blog By | December 31, 1969 - [No Comments](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business#comments-listing) - 0 CATEGORY # business Feb 13 [![unnamed-1](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/unnamed-1.jpg)](https://blog.infix.us/umami) ## [Does Your Business Have UMAMI?](https://blog.infix.us/umami) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Accountability](https://blog.infix.us/tag/accountability), [Conscious Coaching](https://blog.infix.us/tag/conscious-coaching), [small businesses](https://blog.infix.us/tag/small-businesses), [Value](https://blog.infix.us/tag/value), [competition](https://blog.infix.us/tag/competition), [UMAMI](https://blog.infix.us/tag/umami), [Industry](https://blog.infix.us/tag/industry) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/umami#comments-listing) I can hear you say, “Huh? What is UMAMI?” The Google search definition describes it as “u·ma·mi” - “a category of taste in food (besides sweet, sour, salt, and bitter), corresponding to the flavor of glutamates, especially monosodium glutamate.” I enjoy the definition from Urban Dictionary; “A BS invented flavor that TV chefs pretend to be able to recognize, but can never define.” Oct 03 [![empower](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/empower.jpg)](https://blog.infix.us/5-ways-seriously-motivate-team) ## [5 Ways to Seriously Motivate Your Team](https://blog.infix.us/5-ways-seriously-motivate-team) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Employee Satisfaction](https://blog.infix.us/tag/employee-satisfaction), [Business Growth](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business-growth) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/5-ways-seriously-motivate-team#comments-listing) We know that employee motivation plays a large role in company success. In fact, recent research has found that a strong positive relationship exists between employee motivation and organizational productivity, consistent in a wide variety of business types spread across several different countries. Knowing how to motivate your team can go a long way in improving the efficiency of your entire business. Here are five ways to develop stronger motivation in your team members: Sep 26 [![smart spending ](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/smart%20spending%20.jpg)](https://blog.infix.us/practice-smart-business-spending-with-these-5-tips) ## [Practice Smart Business Spending With These 5 Tips](https://blog.infix.us/practice-smart-business-spending-with-these-5-tips) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Organization](https://blog.infix.us/tag/organization), [Business Growth](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business-growth), [Data](https://blog.infix.us/tag/data), [Finance](https://blog.infix.us/tag/finance), [Budgets](https://blog.infix.us/tag/budgets) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/practice-smart-business-spending-with-these-5-tips#comments-listing) Business owners know you need to spend money to make money. Being wise about your investments, though, is a key aspect of maximizing your ROI and helping your business grow. Fortunately, you can take several steps to effectively budgeting and spending your money. Sep 19 [![business-people-with-stress-and-worries-in-office_HtI6RpVi](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/business-people-with-stress-and-worries-in-office_HtI6RpVi.jpg)](https://blog.infix.us/3-reasons-employees-feel-unhappy) ## [3 Reasons Your Employees May Feel Unhappy](https://blog.infix.us/3-reasons-employees-feel-unhappy) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Employee Satisfaction](https://blog.infix.us/tag/employee-satisfaction) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/3-reasons-employees-feel-unhappy#comments-listing) Most managers know that happier employees are more productive. A wide body of research supports this point. In fact, one recent study found that happy employees are 20% more productive than those that are unhappy. In sales, happiness tends to have an even greater effect, with satisfied employees achieving nearly 40% more sales. It seems clear that satisfied employees are naturally more motivated and this turns into desirable business outcomes. If you suspect that your employees are unhappy, Jul 25 [![pexels-photo-1081228 (1)](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/pexels-photo-1081228%20(1).jpeg)](https://blog.infix.us/common-misconceptions-about-working-with-a-business-coach) ## [Common Misconceptions About Working with a Business Coach](https://blog.infix.us/common-misconceptions-about-working-with-a-business-coach) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Delegation](https://blog.infix.us/tag/delegation), [Time Management](https://blog.infix.us/tag/time-management), [Accountability](https://blog.infix.us/tag/accountability), [Business Coach](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business-coach) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/common-misconceptions-about-working-with-a-business-coach#comments-listing) If your business is struggling, it is important to get back on track as soon as possible. Hiring a business coach to work with you and your employees will help resolve the problems quickly and strengthen your company overall. However, many people are hesitant to work with a business coach because of a variety of misconceptions. Jun 14 [![pexels-photo-313690](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/pexels-photo-313690.jpeg)](https://blog.infix.us/5-reasons-you-arent-achieving-your-business-goals) ## [5 Reasons You Aren’t Achieving Your Business Goals](https://blog.infix.us/5-reasons-you-arent-achieving-your-business-goals) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Delegation](https://blog.infix.us/tag/delegation), [Proccesses](https://blog.infix.us/tag/proccesses), [Time Management](https://blog.infix.us/tag/time-management), [Priorities](https://blog.infix.us/tag/priorities), [Accountability](https://blog.infix.us/tag/accountability) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/5-reasons-you-arent-achieving-your-business-goals#comments-listing) Every business has its own strengths and weaknesses. If your company has new customers and a constant demand for products, you may be unaware of lesser known areas in your business that you need to address for improvement when you’re just trying to keep your head above water each day. May 18 [![personal_photo-266-1000x600](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/personal_photo-266-1000x600.jpg)](https://blog.infix.us/what-are-people-saying-about-infix) ## [What Are People Saying About INFIX?](https://blog.infix.us/what-are-people-saying-about-infix) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Clients](https://blog.infix.us/tag/clients), [Success Stories](https://blog.infix.us/tag/success-stories) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/what-are-people-saying-about-infix#comments-listing) Read our clients recent story in SDVoyager.com magazine to find out: Nov 03 [![pexels-photo-806363](https://blog.infix.us/hubfs/pexels-photo-806363.jpeg)](https://blog.infix.us/2017/11/04/smart-small-business-growth-enjoy-your-business-make-a-profit-too) ## [Smart Small Business Growth: Enjoy Your Business & Make a Profit, Too!](https://blog.infix.us/2017/11/04/smart-small-business-growth-enjoy-your-business-make-a-profit-too) By [Andy Kemal](https://blog.infix.us/author/andy-kemal) | [Business](https://blog.infix.us/tag/business), [Vision](https://blog.infix.us/tag/vision), [Mission Statement](https://blog.infix.us/tag/mission-statement), [Clients](https://blog.infix.us/tag/clients) | [0 Comments](https://blog.infix.us/2017/11/04/smart-small-business-growth-enjoy-your-business-make-a-profit-too#comments-listing) How many of you had mothers who said, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” Mine certainly did. 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