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Don’t Confuse Activity with Progress!
Do you ever have times when you are so busy, yet you feel like you’re making no progress at all? You’re working hard, but your to-do list seems to be getting longer instead of shorter. That has been me for the last 2 weeks. Here’s what has saved me: Prioritize: When you’re really busy and..
read moreIRS Warns Of New Tax Scam
It’s disheartening when we read about scams that target senior citizens. Actually we don’t like it when scams target anyone, but the latest scams being perpetrated are aimed at seniors urging them to file tax returns on which they claim fraudulent refunds. The reason people are falling for this? The scheme promises refunds to people..
read moreDoes a Website Have to Cost a Lot?
What would you say if I told you that you could have a nice looking website for $16.98? I am not kidding! I recently needed a new website and I needed it up fast. So here’s what I did: I called my friendly tech guy at GoDaddy. For $11.98 I got a website with a..
read moreThis is a Test…This is Just a Test!
It's possible that no one would ever know – except the client and me – but that wasn’t the point. The point was, he wanted to do something that was not just wrong, it was against the law. He had obviously come to the wrong firm, because we simply won’t do that.
read moreWho’s on Your Team?
This is the bare minimum that you need on your team. The smart thing to do is to put them in place in advance so that when you have a need, your team is there to help. Your team members should work together as needed to make sure that your needs are met. If you’re missing one of these key people, ask someone you respect to give you a recommendation.
read moreWe are on the Radio
TAO CEO Carolyn Brown was a guest on the “Business for Breakfast” show with Ken Morgan on Money Radio 1510 recently. It is always fun to chat live about our unique services. Ken and his partner Julie Dougherty, CFP, have been interviewing all of the finalists for the Better Business Bureau Business Ethics Awards. Money..
read moreSecurity threats lurking in discarded photocopiers!
We all photocopy or scan personnel information and other sensitive business data. Imagine that information sitting in a warehouse where photocopiers are being stored for resale and your private personal or business data can be accessed by whoever purchases the unit? Not good!
read moreDo You Have Endurance?
CPAs aren’t the only businesses with a busy season. Your business probably has one, too. How you deal with your busy season could be a key element in your business success. The strength and focus that’s needed to endure can propel your business forward in your non-peak times.
read moreAre You Extended? You Have Until April 18th This Year!
The personal income tax return filing deadline for 2010 returns is April 18, 2011. Evidently April 15th is some kind of holiday that isn’t on my calendar. To be safe, I’m filing by April 15th as usual. In fact, my return is already on its way.
read moreI Video, Do You?
Video is a great medium for connecting with people. It makes you more real to people. People do business with people they know, like, and trust, so use video to share your expertise. It helps people feel like they know you. Video keeps it fresh!
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