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Know Your Point of Difference

The decision to start your own business is an empowering one. You finally get to do things your way, on your terms. Of course, it’s the most important job of your life and each decision you make shapes your future success, or failure.One of the most important elements

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It’s Crunch Time

It’s Crunch Time!
Tax time is upon us. Here are a few friendly reminders to help relieve the stress of the season.Make sure your 2012 books are closed out. There are only a few days left to get this done. This one step delays the…

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It’s All About the Experience

Customer is king. As a small business owner, we know that to be true, but what about the people we have working for us? They are the face of our business. They represent us. Do they know the importance of their every interaction with our client base…

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Bookkeeper vs Controller

In large companies, the hierarchy within the finance department consists of the CFO, one or more controllers and several bookkeepers. In smaller companies, these functions get collapsed under fewer people. For small businesses, the function of CFO is usually…

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Bookkeeping: Avoiding Sticker Shock

When you hire a new bookkeeper, wouldn’t it be nice if you could start very slowly, dip a toe in the water, see if you like the work that your bookkeeper does and then progressively accelerate the pace of the work? Unfortunately, this is seldom practical as there usually…

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QuickBooks “Updates” vs “Upgrades”

Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, releases new versions of QuickBooks on a regular basis. Some are called “Updates” and those are free. Some are called “Upgrades” and those need to be purchased. When using QuickBooks, you will often get a warning…

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QuickBook’s Impact on the US Economy

Everybody talks about how companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google have fundamentally changed the way the economy operates. In the world of small businesses, which drives an enormous part of our economy, I would still put Microsoft at the top of the list…

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The “Big Banks vs Small Banks” Dilema

There is no doubt that large banks have recently done everything they could to scare clients away. However, when it comes to small businesses, large banks still offer assets that make it harder for smaller banks to compete. No, it’s not just about…

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Connecting QuickBooks to your Bank

Online banking for small businesses has long been mainstream . Small business owners who don’t use a browser to check on their bank accounts will soon be put on the endangered species list. However, the percentage of small business owners…

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