Accounting
That Was Easy!
One of my friends is fond of saying “Nothing is ever easy!” She expects things to be complex, confusing, and filled with difficulties. Guess what? For her, they often are! One of the unwritten laws of life is you get what you expect to get. If you expect problems, you’ll surely find them. Instead why..
read moreIs It Wise?
Sometimes asking ourselves the right question will save us from making a lot of mistakes. When trying to make a decision we’ll often ask ourselves questions like: Is it right or wrong? Is it good or bad? Is it legal or illegal? Those are good questions, but they don’t go far enough. Some things are..
read moreDo You Outgrow?
All of life is about growth. When a seed is planted in the ground, it begins to grow. The minute you were conceived, you started to grow. Unless you grow, you die. As a human being, you have been endowed with an amazing capacity not only to grow, but to outgrow. There are seeds planted..
read moreChanged Thinking Changes Everything!
Does your brain ever get stuck believing something that isn’t true? “I’m not good enough or smart enough.” “I’m too short or too tall or too fat or too thin.” “I’m not enough or I’m too much.” “That will be too hard for me to do.” On one level you may know it is not..
read moreBark Less, Wag More
I saw that on a bumper sticker and it really resonated with me. I don’t have a dog, but both of my daughters and my mother do. Here are a few lessons that we could learn from our furry friends. Smile and make everyone feel welcome Be inclusive (dogs sniff everyone!) You get your way better..
read moreAre You a Solution Provider?
Many businesses are looking to grow. To do so they are re-evaluating the way they have always done business and they are looking for solutions to their problems. Position yourself not as a salesperson but as a Solution Provider. The emphasis is subtle but important. It’s all about them, not about you, your product or..
read moreNeed to Get Your Brain in Gear? Move Your Body!
Do you get the late afternoon slumps when you can’t seem to think straight, let alone creatively? There is scientific study behind the fact that if you alternate using both sides of your body, it will stimulate your mind. Here’s an example: Stand straight. Bring your left knee up and your right elbow down until..
read moreHow Strong is Your Password?
With access to private files and online access a major concern, the strength of your password could be critical. Some websites will actually tell you how strong your password is as you are entering it for the first time. It will encourage you to create a strong password that is not easy to replicate. If..
read moreMoney Management Tips For Business Owners
What’s the most important part of being a business owner? Well, other than the satisfaction of a job well done? Getting paid! In our virtual accounting firm we work with our clients to help them put processes in place to assure they get paid for the goods and services they offer as well as mechanisms..
read moreTame Your Email Inbox
This is a challenge for everyone! Email is both a blessing and a curse for business owners, don’t you agree? It’s a blessing in the fact that you can dash off a quick message regardless of the time. You can also conduct a lot of your business through email if necessary and sometimes it does..
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