Category: Blog
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Do You Have a Backup Plan?
I was hanging out in a coffee shop working the other morning, and the internet connection went down. As was my habit, I was working from the hotspot on my iPhone, so it wasn’t an issue for me. I overheard the staff tell customers they couldn’t take credit card payments because the internet was down.…
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Systems, What Systems?
You hear and read it everywhere; you need systems in place. But what does that mean? It means developing procedures, processes, and routines to manage your business. For example, what is your process when you receive an email or phone inquiry from a prospective new client? How do you keep track of this person and…
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Leverage Technology to Grow Your Business
I meet many business owners whose businesses are growing but are stuck because there’s not enough time in their schedule to work with clients and take care of the administrative side of things. There are a couple ways to get beyond this challenge. One way to serve more clients is to outsource. What do you…
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It’s Too Expensive
I don’t usually write about books I read. However, reading This Book is About Travel by Andrew Hyde got me thinking. In spite of the title, the book is about much more than travel. It’s about getting out of your comfort zone. The author gave away everything he owned and traveled the world for 16…
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Get Out and Expand Your Mind
About a month ago I attended the Xerocon conference in Denver, Colorado. It’s the annual conference for Xero, beautiful accounting software. And I am so glad I invested in me and my business to attend this conference. It’s easy to get lost in the day to day rush of running our businesses. However, it’s important…
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The Hidden Cost of Free
As business owners, we try to control costs as much as possible. As an accountant, I’m all for controlling costs. However, there is a fine line between running your business lean versus cheap. In the long run, cheap can cost you more. This is true when selecting software tools to support back office operations. I…
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7 Ways to Put Cash in Your Pocket Right Now
Need some cash? Who doesn’t, right? Here’s a list of ways to get some cash in your pocket fast. 1. Review software subscriptions. Get out those bank and credit card statements and look for recurring software subscription fees. Which ones can you cancel because you don’t need it? Are there any subscriptions you still use…
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Creating Opportunity by Delegating
When I started my business, I did everything myself. My first foray into delegating happened when the paper started piling up on my desk because I had less time to scan and organize my receipts and other documents. I chose to delegate that task to Shoeboxed. The next task I delegated was organizing the…
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Another Way to Protect your Data
There’s no end of articles out there telling you how to protect your data. Having strong passwords is obvious. But think about employees and independent contractors that have access to your online data. When is the last time you reviewed who has access to your online accounts? People move on, and task assignments change. People…
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Save Money By Filing Your Tax Return on Time
Tax day approaches. For individuals and businesses who follow the calendar year, your tax return is due by April 15, 2015. It is true you can request an extension to delay filing your taxes. Here’s why you should file your tax return by April 15: File Your Taxes Now and Know What Changes to Make…
