Category Archives: Cost-Savings Tips

Three Costly Accounting Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on October 15, 2015 by admin

Small business owners have a lot on their plates, and time simply does not allow you to become an expert in all the areas required for running a business. Here are a couple of common mistakes that we see all … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Go Green with Your Accounting

Posted on March 6, 2014 by admin

With St. Patrick’s Day and spring arriving, March is a great month to have “green” on the mind.  There are green shamrocks, green beer, the green of new vegetation, and there’s even green accounting too.  Here are five ways to … Continue reading →

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Five Tips to Get Ready for a Pain-Free Tax Time

Posted on November 14, 2013 by admin

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get your financial records in order.  Tax moves you make now can mean finding more “green” to spend on family gifts and festivities.  Here are five quick … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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