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Seven Year-End Adjustments to Make to Your Books

Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin

Year-end is coming up for many businesses, and it’d be nice to know what your final revenue and profit numbers will be for the year.  Before we can calculate these key numbers, there are year-end adjustments that may need to … Continue reading →

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Five Things You Can Do to Make Tax Season Smoother

Posted on November 15, 2012 by admin

We know we’ll never make tax season your favorite time of year, but perhaps we can make it easier.  Here are five things you can do now to smooth out the time required to pull your records together for your … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Missing an Accounting Skillset?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

In a small business, the owner ends up wearing many hats to get the product or service delivered, the customers served, and the accounts settled.  Within each functional area of a small business, there are even more hats.  Although the … Continue reading →

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Compliance Checklist: Seven Items You May Have Forgotten

Posted on October 18, 2012 by admin

Running a business is filled with regulations everywhere you turn.  These can drain precious time away from the core of your business, but if you ignore them, there could be huge financial consequences you may be risking without even realizing … Continue reading →

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Are You Vulnerable to Fraud?

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), over $3.5 trillion is projected to be lost to fraud worldwide in 2011 alone.  The typical organization loses 5 percent of its revenues each year.  While we have a lot to … Continue reading →

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Six Quick Productivity Tricks So You Can Go Home Early

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin

If you have an endless to-do list, you’re not alone these days.  Most of us are constantly looking for ways to work smarter and get more done.  Here are six quick tips to help your productivity so you can go … Continue reading →

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Five Favorite Freebies You Can Steal

Posted on September 6, 2012 by admin

If you’re looking for ways to boost your productivity, technology is a great place to start.  The good news is there are many free options available.  Here are five favorites you might not know about. 1. Bridge lines. If you … Continue reading →

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Create an Easy, Head-Turning Elevator Speech

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

You’re sitting in a room with 30 other business entrepreneurs.  Each of you has one minute to introduce themselves to the group.  You are number 25 to speak.  Will anyone listen?  What can you do or say to catch your … Continue reading →

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Recognizing a Job Well Done

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

When was the last time you praised your employees or contractors?  Hopefully, you’ve developed the good habit of frequently praising your team members, and if you haven’t, you’re certainly not alone.  Most of us do not get enough praise, so … Continue reading →

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Seven Ways to Wow Your Clients

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

One of the main reasons clients leave is because they feel ignored.  The cost of ignoring clients is high; you have to do more marketing and replace those clients when they leave.  The antidote to this is easy:  just stay … Continue reading →

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