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What's the One Task that Small Businesses Loathe?

June 6, 2016

 

Could it be bookkeeping?


Importance of the Bank Reconciliation

May 30, 2016

 

Proper reconciliation of bank statements is vital for any small business.



9 Tips and Tricks for Landing Your First Client

May 10, 2016

 

Quitting your corporate job and launching your dream startup is only half the battle. Finding people to actually use your product or service is the real fight.  


10 Signs That You Have What It Takes to Be a Great Entrepreneur

May 4, 2016

 

Are you the type of person who’s constantly coming up with new ideas for businesses? Does the idea of working for "The Man" fill you with a sense of dread? While the idea of launching a company and being one’s own boss may seem appealing, not everyone is cut out for life as an entrepreneur.


10 MYTHS ABOUT ACCOUNTING

May 2, 2016

 

Accounting has certain stereotypes & myths I would like to clear up and shed some light on.


5 SKILLS CRUCIAL TO SELF EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS

April 28, 2016

 
there are many benefits of being in business for yourself—including greater autonomy, a flexible schedule, the freedom to pursue your passions and more—self-employed individuals must also bear greater responsibility if they hope to succeed.


10 WAYS TO FAIL AT BEING YOUR OWN BOSS

April 27, 2016

 

 

Maintaining a self-employed career is no leisurely venture. Despite producing work of high quality, many people find themselves coming up short and unfortunately having to go back to a conventional job.


5 BENEFITS TO SMALL BUSINESS

April 20, 2016

 

It's hard to argue with the premise that every small business should budget for bookkeeping|accounting services. The benefits you gain far outweigh financial or other disadvantages.    Read on to learn about the top 5 benefits gained.


6 WAYS TO STAY MOTIVATED WHEN YOU'RE THE BOSS

April 8, 2016

 

Working for yourself is, for many, the ultimate dream. You have the ability to create your own hours, your own lifestyle and create limitless income opportunities. While this is all great, it really only works if you do. Sometimes, all that freedom can get you sidetracked – especially when things get tough in your business.




4 Reasons to Use a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business

May 19, 2016

 

Many business owners are hesitant to hire a bookkeeping service to track their expenses. They may feel it is an unnecessary cost, or some may be uncomfortable giving a third party access to this privileged information. While these concerns are valid, there are many advantages to hiring an outside party to take bookkeeping off your hands that may outweigh drawbacks.



5 Ways to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Effective

May 13, 2016

 

We all are too busy. There is no doubt about that. Thanks to internet and smart phones, everybody is available all the time.


5 Reasons I'll Never Work in an Office Again

May 11, 2016

 

Here are five reasons you should consider working from home more often if you can manage it.


12 Secrets to Achieving a Good Work-Life Balance as a Business Owner

May 5, 2016

 

Many small business owners suffer from constantly being in “overdrive,” always working at a pace that makes mere mortals seem slow by comparison. And while a fast pace can definitely aid small business owners in getting ahead of the competition, it can also lead to burnout, and you can't compete when you're burned out.


HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED WHILE RUNNING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

May 3, 2016

 

Here are some tips on how to avoid getting in the dumps while running your small business.


WHAT HAPPENS IF I FILE MY TAXES LATE?

April 29, 2016

 

If you owe a balance but file your return, you will be subject to interest fees until your balance due is paid off. If you have a balance owing and you file late, you’ll be subject to interest and a penalty.


WHY ARE WE SO BORED?

April 25, 2016

 

With so much to occupy us these days, boredom should be a relic of a bygone age – an age devoid of the internet, social media, multi-channel TV, 24-hour shopping, multiplex cinemas, game consoles, texting and whatever other myriad possibilities are available these days to entertain us.


BECOMING MY OWN BOSS

April 13, 2016

 

My career journey leading to becoming my own boss.   Also, a giant learning on how the restructurings I went through were actually a valuable lesson.