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Do You Know Your Small Business Vitals?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin

On a doctor’s visit, the first thing the nurse does is take your vitals:  your temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.  These basic measurements are the first place doctors look to see if something is wrong with our … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Rev Up Your Referrals

Posted on August 22, 2013 by admin

In the vast majority of industries, referrals are the most cost-effective way to gain new clients and grow your business.  When you attract new clients through referrals, your marketing costs are lower, your selling process is easier and more effective, … Continue reading →

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What Does Popeye Have to Do with Accounting?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by admin

You might have heard the terms “cash basis accounting” or “accrual accounting.”  Your net income number can change depending on which method your books are set up for.  Here’s a simple explanation of the difference, with a little help from … Continue reading →

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Mobile Accounting

Posted on July 25, 2013 by admin

If you are the type of person who loves mobile apps, texting, and getting your email on your phone, then you’re in for a treat: accounting has finally come around to your smartphone.  Here are a couple of great developments … Continue reading →

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Budgeting Breakthrough

Posted on July 11, 2013 by admin

When you hear the word “budget,” what do you think about?  Most people would say something similar to “Ugghh!” If you would rather do just about anything besides create a budget, you’re not alone.  The word “budget” brings up connotations … Continue reading →

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Need an A/R Makeover? A Quick, 5-Item Best Practice Checklist

Posted on June 27, 2013 by admin

Technology has allowed businesses to make substantial improvements in their customer invoicing processes.  The good news is that when you implement these technologies, you will almost always get paid much faster. If it’s been a few years since the last … Continue reading →

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Five Cash Leaks to Avoid

Posted on June 13, 2013 by admin

Cash flow improvement is a hot issue for small businesses; in many businesses, it seems like there is never enough cash when you need it.  The last thing a business owner wants is to reduce their cash balance unnecessarily.  To … Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Prioritization

Posted on May 30, 2013 by admin

Running a business usually means putting in over 40 hours a week.  In fact, if you’re the typical entrepreneur, you have more ideas you want to implement than you have time for!  That’s when proactive, strategically executed prioritization can make … Continue reading →

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Is Hosted QuickBooks Right for You?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

If you are currently using the popular QuickBooks desktop software, you now have a fairly new option available to you:  hosted QuickBooks.  In this article, we’ll talk about what it is, what type of businesses it’s right for, and how … Continue reading →

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Have You Been Hacked? How to Minimize Your Risk

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

Just about every day, we read in the news that another company has been hacked. You might have already been directly affected by the password thefts at LinkedIn last year or Evernote this year. Or you might have had your … Continue reading →

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