1st Quarter Checklist
With the end of 2020 rapidly approaching, here are a few examples of how to get a strong start to 2021.
With the end of 2020 rapidly approaching, here are a few examples of how to get a strong start to 2021.
It’s time to close out 2020 strong! We’ve compiled the bookkeeping list you need to make sure it happens.
Are you still manually entering data into your accounting system? If so, there may be a better solution.
The best cakes have layers and layers of different delicious flavors to enjoy. Stacked on top of one another, each layer is…
Have you ever wished you didn’t have to buy yet another server? Do you have to delete old files on your hard…
Running a small business is often about taking and managing risks. Market risks are normal but business and tax risks are another…
Most small businesses need help with cash during certain stages of their growth. If you find that you have more plans than…
Two very important skills for entrepreneurs to master are marketing and finances. Combine them by understanding the numbers behind marketing, and you…
Spring denotes new growth, fresh starts, and spring cleaning. Why not apply these ideas to your sales so they can blossom along…
Outsmart your accountant and other financial friends with these accounting-related definitions: Fiscal Year Most companies report their results on a calendar year,…
Do you love using Facebook with your friends but know you’re missing out by not using it in business? Do you feel…
Slack is a relatively new collaboration tool that is designed to cut down on emails among team members and boost productivity. It…
Periscope is one of social media’s newest darlings. It enables cell phone users (iPhone and Android) to capture and steam live video…
A 2014 Global Fraud Study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that the average business loses five percent…
Providing great service can make a huge difference in a small business. For companies like Zappos, Nordstrom, and Southwest Airlines, customer service…
Will 2016 Be Your Best Year Ever? If you want 2016 to be better than 2015, you have to do something differently…
You may have heard that Google has rolled out a new search algorithm that ranks mobile-friendly websites higher than sites that are…
It’s good to know some basic accounting terms, and here are ten terms with friendly definitions for your review. Asset: Essentially, assets…
Keeping a to-do list is a great way to be productive, avoid having things fall through the crack, and unclutter your brain. …
Time is money as they say, and if you can save time, you’re also saving money. Since your time is limited to…
Small business owners have a lot on their plates, and time simply does not allow you to become an expert in all…
How Pinterest and Instagram Can Make You Money There’s a visual side to every business, and Pinterest and Instagram, which are social…
Do you need to get data from one app to another? If so, it’s time to check out Zapier. You might be…
Holding your own event is a great way to meet new people and allow them to sample your business in a low-risk…
Some numbers need reviewing on a daily basis, and one example of this is cash. When cash is coming in from a…
Have you ever been in a situation where there’s no internet and you needed it? Or perhaps you’re at a hotel and…
Sales tax laws are constantly changing, and sales tax audits have increased since states and local agencies have become creative about finding…
Unfortunately, spam is an inevitable part of today’s digital world. The bad news is if you have your spam settings set too…
Wow, can you believe that 2015 is half over already? Now that we’ve crossed the halfway mark, it’s time to see if…
If you have a business where you have to send documents of any kind to your customers, then you may benefit from…
If you need cash fast, there’s nothing like having a sale to increase your bank account quickly. Here are ten excuses you…
Do you have employees who need to work together as a team? Or perhaps you need to work as a team with…
A great way to speed up your cash flow is to get paid faster by customers who owe you money. One way…
Older marketing methods like direct mail and cold calling just don’t work as effectively as they did a few decades ago. There…
Google Drive, which used to be called Google Docs, is a great way to collaborate with team members and stakeholders that are…
You’ve got someone to do your federal and state income tax returns, and you have a bookkeeper. So that’s all that a…
The balance sheet is one of the main financial reports for any business. Among other things, it shows what a company owns,…
Just about every business relies on “word-of-mouth” marketing to get the vast majority of its clients. If this is true for your…
If you have workers in your business, you likely made a decision when you hired them as to whether they should be…
As a business owner, you’re likely torn in a hundred different directions every day. It can take up most of the work…
Are you manually entering data into your accounting system? If so, there may be a way to enter that data that’s faster,…
A great way to start the new year is to get clear on exactly how you can make your revenue goal number. A…
The holiday month of December brings celebration as well as reflection for all the events that occurred in 2014. It also…
Year-end is a great time to think about rewarding your staff for a job well done in 2014. Here are a couple…
In a little over a month, it will be 2015 and time for year-end accounting chores. One of those chores is getting…
Real-time accounting is when your books are caught up to the present and you know exactly where you stand with your account…
Assets and expenses both have a “debit” balance on the financial statements, but that’s where their similarities end. Spending on one can…
Time is the most precious resource on the planet, but sometimes we don’t treat it that way. In our businesses, it’s important…
Time is precious for most of us these days, and often, we need help at home so we can have more time…
The Balance Sheet is an important report in your business’s financial statements. Most small business owners are unsure of what all of…
The technology side of the accounting industry is rapidly changing and expanding. Literally hundreds, if not thousands of new companies and new…
It’s happened again….locally….and it makes my blood boil! Another full-time, long term, on staff, trusted bookkeeper has been arrested/prosecuted for company embezzlement. …
If you are having trouble figuring out how to calculate end of year bonuses you are not alone! Here are some quick…
Remind employees that if there has been a change in their filing status due to a marriage, divorce or dependents that they…
A common mistake I find many QuickBooks® users make is with the Undeposited Funds account. When you create a new company file,…
It’s mission critical time to close out 2013 strong! Check to make sure all of your accounts are reconciled and up-to-date. This…
Did you know that accounting processes began more than 7,000 years ago? The Assyrians began a process that relied on primitive accounting…
Whether you are just starting your new business and need help with the logistics of “setting up shop” or have been in…