Category: Blog
-
Are you a victim of fraud?
I have had the misfortune on several occasions to speak with business owners who were victims of fraud. Fraud can destroy your business by the way of ruined relationships and cash flow problems that force you into bankruptcy. Regardless of the size of your business, you don’t have to spend a lot of time and…
-
Stress and the value of time
As I write this, the holiday season is in full swing. Anyone with a product or service to sell is marketing like crazy. Just take a look at your postal mailbox and your email for proof. It takes extra effort just to sort through all that for what you need. Along with the day-to-day activity…
-
Improving your Collections Chances!
I recently had an unfortunate experience with collecting payment from a client. I would like to share some information with you so that you will, hopefully, not have to go through this as well… I had an unresolved invoice from a client and after many attempts on my part to collect the debt, I had…
-
Tame your software subscriptions
Software subscriptions out of control? Tame them with these simple steps Online software subscriptions are all the rage. They’re pretty much how I run my business, and there are some great tools out there. But the phrase “buyer beware” applies as much here as it does elsewhere, and I have to say I’ve learned some…
-
Estimated Tax Payments Made Easy
Since estimated tax payments sent through the mail include your tax ID number, they can put your business at risk. Why mail your estimated tax payments to the IRS when there’s an easier – and safer – way? Register your business at www.EFTPS.gov to make tax payments easily and securely. If you are a sole…
-
How I Use Automation in My Business
I’ve been asked to share how I automate some of my business processes. However, I will start by saying that what works for me, may not work for you. But I do hope you can apply my example to your own business situation. Remember, it’s all about choosing the right tools to best serve your…
-
The Accounting Puzzle
For the first time in years, I bought a jigsaw puzzle to put together. While some see it as a tedious, frustrating task, I found the process of assembling the puzzle very satisfying and somewhat relaxing. Sort of like accounting. What some see as pointless and frustrating I find satisfaction in assembling the puzzle of…
-
How to Protect Your Debit Card
The debit card hacking debacle at Target was unraveling as I was traveling across country to visit family for the holidays. Being so far from home, canceling my debit card was not really an option. During a phone call with my bank I learned a lot about how to protect my debit card. Most banks…
-
Resolve To Go Paperless Now!
Shoeboxed is one of my favorite tools because it helps me stay organized and paperless for a minimal fee. My business has been paperless from the start. In fact, I scanned all my own documents for a while. And then the paper started piling up. So did my stress level every time I saw those…
-
When to Hire an Accountant
There are many articles written regarding when to hire an accountant, and opinions vary. Here’s my take on when and why you should hire an accountant. Setting up accounting software There are some tasks involved with running a business you should not attempt on your own and this is one of them. What are the…
