Many businesses operate with seasonal peaks and valleys. Retail stores just completed their busy holiday season. Construction contractors are busy when the weather is good. Accountants are very busy from January through April, but also experience a quarterly peak in July and October. Your business many have its own calendar of busy and slow times. […]
Is Your Business Using the Right Accounting System?
Have you ever tried on a shirt or jeans and found they didn’t fit at all? They looked great on the hangar, but that was the end of it. Accounting systems come in all sizes, shapes, and colors just like clothing; and just like clothing, some accounting systems fit your business better than others. It’s […]
Six Business Topics and Trends to Study for 2014
Happy New Year! The New Year brings new areas to benefit from and be aware of. You’ve likely heard these topics mentioned in the news. The question is, have you stopped and thought about how they will be impacting your business this year? The Biggie: The Affordable Care Act This new law impacts both employer […]
Five Tips to Get Ready for a Pain-Free Tax Time
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 tips for you to feel more prepared about your financial status as you go into […]
Five Best-Practice Accounts Payable Tips for a Smoother Cash Flow
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 processing your bills. It can be expensive and time-consuming to process bills and handle the […]