Tag: small business accounting
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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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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 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…
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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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The Hidden Value of Networking
There are thousands of articles written on how to make the most of networking events. Most of the articles offer advice on how to find clients at those events. Here’s another reason to network: finding future consultants, partners, and employees to help grow your business. At some point you will need to hire a virtual…
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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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The Payroll Challenge
As your business grows, you will likely face the challenge of how to pay employees. If you are a Quickbooks user, some of the options offered by Intuit can look cost effective. Or maybe you just want to do everything with a spreadsheet. After all, payroll is just hours x pay rate, right? Not exactly.…
