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Are You Safe From Fraud?
I can’t begin to tell you how many small business owners I have met that have been victims of fraud by bookkeepers that they trusted to do their accounting. That’s one of the reasons that virtual accounting services have become so popular. Last year at the requests of clients and prospective clients, we started a..
read moreDo You Have A ‘Not To Do’ List?
Most of us have a To Do list as long as our arm! Have you noticed that even when you check things off, you never get to the end of your list? Just as important as having a To Do list to keep you on track is having a Not To Do list to free..
read moreAre You Watching Your Receivables?
In tough economic times, keeping a close eye on your receivables is vital. If your clients or customers run into difficulties, you may find your business not being paid. Consider these practices: Set a credit limit for your clients or customers. Send a statement as soon as an invoice is past due. Call when a..
read moreDo You Ask For Help?
In July of 2010 when I fell down the steps at my cabin, it didn’t take me long to ask for help. As I was laying there on my back on concrete, dirt, and flagstone with a pine cone for a pillow, it was obvious that I needed help. A broken arm makes all the..
read moreDid You File an Extension?
Most CPAs request that they receive everything needed to prepare the tax returns a minimum of 30 days prior to the filing deadline. If you don’t have all the information available, consider filing in a timely manner and amending the return later to save late filing penalties. As your virtual accountants, we are here to provide support and assistance to our clients.
read moreDo Your Friends Inspire You?
What great story are you keeping locked inside of you? Let it out and watch where it goes. Who knows, you might have inside of you the spark for the next big blockbuster.
read moreWatch Your Debt Level
When my daughters were getting ready to be married, my advice to them was "Only live on one salary because if you live on two salaries, you will always have to work." Why not keep your options open? Besides, saving most of the second salary will greatly increase your retirement options
read moreCan You Reframe the Way You Think?
As virtual accountants we are constantly changing the way we do business until we find a change that pulls everything together. How have you changed your thinking in your business or personal life?
read moreWhere are Marketing Dollars Going?
When technology changes, everything changes – especially the way that we market to our customers. One of the biggest challenges that business owners always face is how to get the most out of our marketing buck. It’s a large part of the budget for most of us, so we really want to be sure we will get the maximum return on our investment.
read moreDo You Have a Problem?
In this life, you will have problems. No doubt about that! Since you can’t escape them, you had better learn how to handle them. How do you do that? Try seeing it not as a problem, but as part of the creative process of testing and growth. Solving problems and overcoming obstacles will make you stronger and more resilient
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