It’s been a rare occasion recently that I have attended events for the purpose of networking. Why? Our virtual accounting business has been booming from word of mouth including SEO. We’ve been busy in growth mode with the hiring of new accounting associates and the training that comes with that. Thankfully the time I have..
read moreOur virtual accounting business has been growing consistently and continually over the past several months – something we are very grateful for! But if you’re in a standstill and are looking for ways to grow your business it will help if you have a checklist to let you know who your ideal client is. Take..
read moreNow that April 15 has come and gone, we in the virtual accounting world, can take a breath and relax for a day or two! Tax time is crunch time for us and in that time, some of our “regular” tasks may get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Now that we can..
read moreAre fears holding you back from business growth or from making the leap into business ownership? Here are ways to combat that fear: Become a trusted resource. If you’re the go-to person in your area of expertise and blog about that or share information on your social media pages, you can step outside of your..
read moreEverything in business and life is about communication. Whether you’re sending an email, having a face-to-face meeting, or talking on the telephone, your communication skills matter. It’s been shown that a caller can tell if you have a “smile on your face” when you answer the phone. Here are tips to improve your communication skills:..
read moreEmails! Are they a blessing or a curse? They make communication faster, but people say things in emails they would never say in person. Beyond that, what they do say is often misunderstood. Without the vocal tone and inflection of a live conversation whether on the phone, in person or on Skype, it’s easy to..
read moreThe headline may be a bit misleading, but if you want to have success and wealth in your business and your life, you need to plan for it. As the owner of a virtual accounting business I work with my clients to help them understand where their money is going, what their real financial picture..
read moreWe have been in serious growth mode since the end of last summer – both in staff hired and clients brought on board. Because we have such tried-and-true practices and procedures in place we are able to do all of this pretty smoothly. If you’re in the midst of growth or if you’re looking at..
read moreDeadlines, projects, overflowing email inboxes and more face entrepreneurs on a daily basis. If you put together a to-do list but find yourself never getting through it, you may be tempted to throw your hands in the air and just give up. Wait! Take baby steps to achieve big goals. How can you take those..
read moreCommunications is a tricky area for most of us. One of the biggest challenges is rambling on and on and on! Unless you’re doing a printed item, more words don’t cost more. But does using more words make communication more effective? Probably not! These are some keys to good communication: Clear – understandable Concise –..
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