Tag: Accounting. business accounting
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The funny thing about owning a business.
The funny thing about running a business today is that you can feel pretty invincible. After all, you can ask Google any question you have on any topic. If you don’t feel like consulting Google, you can pop into your favorite Facebook group and post your question and sit back and wait for the answers…
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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…
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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…
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When to Set Up Accounting Software For Your Business
I am often asked when a business owner should set up accounting software for their new business. The short answer: the moment you decide to start a business. The moment you decide to start a business you start incurring expenses; web domains, business licensing, logo design, product development, legal fees, etc. These start-up expenses must…
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Why You Should Use QuoteRoller
I confess. I used to use Microsoft Word to prepare client proposals. I dreaded preparing them even though it meant bringing in new business. I copied the last proposal I did and carefully changed all client name references, dates, fees, etc. And then I read, re-read, and re-read the proposal to make sure I didn’t…
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People don’t buy what your business does; they buy why you do it.
I recently watched a Ted Talk given by Simon Sinek called ‘How Great Leaders Inspire Action’. The main point Simon made was that people don’t buy what your business does; they buy why you do it. That got me to thinking about why I do what I do. I accidentally started my business in early…
