How to Make Small Business Bookkeeping Easier

For many small business owners, bookkeeping is considered a necessary evil that is often ignored until the end of the fiscal year. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to simplify your day-to-day bookkeeping processes — giving you more time to focus on growing your business. 1. Open Dedicated Bank and Credit…

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Why the First $1,000 is the Hardest

You’re not getting paid what you’re worth. You feel under-appreciated, and no one takes you seriously. Your income comes in fits and starts, if at all… and it never adds up to enough. Here you are, trying to get your business off the ground, and it’s such a struggle that you’re almost tempted to throw…

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Why Local Accounting and Bookkeeping Knowledge is Essential

It should be pretty obvious that an accountant who has a great deal of general knowledge in accounting and bookkeeping is better for you or your business than one who doesn’t. But how important is it for your accountant to have specific local knowledge of the tax laws and statutes that impact your personal or business…

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How to Choose the Right Accountant for Your Business

Deciding that it is finally time to look for an accountant is a big step for any growing business, but you will have to make sure that your financial information — one of the most important areas in your business — is in the right hands. It is highly likely that most people would first turn to…

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Startup Checklist: What Should I Ask My Accountant?

It’s only numbers, right? How hard could it be? Think again. Your choice of an accountant can have a lasting impact on your business, often making the difference between success and failure. If you’re an entrepreneur just launching your first small business, you’ll likely need start-up accounting services, as well as ongoing accounting support to…

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5 Reasons to Leave B2B Writing to Content Marketing Pros

If you think spending on high-quality written content is a waste of money, think again. Content is the embodiment of your marketing strategy—it represents your brand, it sets you apart from your competitors, and with the right strategy, it turns prospects into leads and leads into prospects. While writing may come natural to you, consistently…

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Switching Payroll Providers: A 5-Step Checklist

Any kind of change can feel overwhelming and switching payroll providers is no exception. Getting it wrong can also result in an administrative nightmare or worse—which is why you should follow these steps to cover all your bases as you make the switch. Step 1: Notify Your Current Provider Most companies require a 30-day notice.…

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I’m a CEO: What Should I Outsource?

If you’re running a company, it probably means that you are A) incredibly adept at working well in a wide variety of disciplines, and B) incredibly worn out from taking care of aspects of your company better left to third parties. The good news is, you can redouble your efforts where you are needed most,…

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When to DIY and When to Hire a PR Professional

It’s a question I often hear: ‘Should I hire a PR agency or can I do my own PR?’ The way I think about it is that it’s like any task in your business. If you enjoy it, if you’re good at it and have time to do it, then do it yourself. If you don’t,…

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