The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, "change is the only constant in life." It doesn't matter why, when changing times occur, your clients will need your help and your advice. It could be another global pandemic (let's hope not!), a downturn in the economy, a major...
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, "change is the only constant in life." It doesn't matter why, when changing times occur, your clients will need your help and your advice. It could be another global pandemic (let's hope not!), a downturn in the economy, a major...
It is coming up on time to start working on your PPP loan forgiveness paperwork. Loans were eligible for forgiveness beginning June 30, 2020. If you haven’t already been contacted by your bank to start working on the paperwork, you most likely will hear from them...
Regardless of what kind of business you are running, understanding business metrics and financial numbers are crucial to running a successful company. You may be lucky enough to have loyal customers, referrals you don't have time for, and an in-demand product. If you...
Due to the unprecedented time we are living in, the US Government recently authorized the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP. The first round of forgivable loans has closed, and approximately $349 billion was distributed to small businesses across the country. A...
If you are a small business owner, I am sure you are intensely stressed and are looking at things day to day if not hour by hour. Did you have a plan in place for crises like the one we are in now? If so, how is it going? Let's talk about a few steps and some words of...
Ever pulled into your work parking lot and just sat in your car? Cried a little when your alarm goes off because you know what your day brings. Whether it’s a difficult client or a micro-managing boss, either way, trudging into work feels like climbing Mount Everest....
Keeping a company running in the black is not an easy task. Sometimes it feels like balancing multiple spinning plates while juggling a couple of chainsaws. There is A LOT to keep track of, and the consequences of dropping a plate is hard, but a chainsaw well that is disastrous.
Whether you like it or not, networking is vital to being in the business world. It can be the most effective and least expensive way to promote yourself and grow your business. If you mostly conduct business in your local area, this is especially true. Networking is...
Your Most High-Value Client may be a Surprise We know and it's pretty common knowledge that acquiring a new customer is exponentially more expensive than retaining a current customer. Forbes has even done a study about the cost specifics. Keep this in mind as you work...
How to get an Audit for your Small Business The dreaded A- Word!!!! AUDIT!!! While audits for small businesses are less frequent than audits for individuals and large corporations, they are most certainly on the rise. Audits can be scary, time-consuming, and...
Can you believe it is October? At my house, the leaves are changing, and the temperature is dropping. These things tell me it is time for sweaters, football games, pumpkin spice everything, and if you are in the accounting industry, annual reports. Most companies...
Time is money. Wasted time means wasted money means trouble. -Shirley Temple The original quote of "Time is Money" came from Benjamin Franklin back in 1748. He wrote it in a manual for young men entering the business world — sound business advice 271 years ago and...
It's coming up on that time of year again. Believe it or not, we are in the last quarter of the year, which is your cue to start gathering the information to build annual reports for your business or your clients business'. I heard that groan, don't stress! Reach...