Category Archives: Accounting

Five Best-Practice Accounts Payable Tips for a Smoother Cash Flow

Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin

Watching the cash balance is one of the most frequent activities of a small business owner.  Besides making sure you have enough cash for payroll and bills, there is another huge opportunity you can benefit from: lowering the cost of … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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What Is Cloud Accounting?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by admin

One of the most exciting changes in the accounting industry is cloud accounting.  The concept is easy to grasp:  cloud accounting simply puts your accounting system in a private space online so that it is fully accessible to you via … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Protect your Cash

Posted on March 7, 2013 by admin

As entrepreneurs, we work hard for our money, and the last thing we need is to have it disappear due to fraud, hackers, or identity theft.  Some people have called 2013 the year of the hacker, which is worrisome.  But … Continue reading →

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Planning for an Awesome 2013

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

For businesses with fiscal years that coincide with the calendar year, the slate of revenues and expenses will be wiped clean on New Year’s Day.  Starting with a clean slate gives us a chance to reflect on our 2012 results … Continue reading →

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