Congratulations on starting your new business! Preparing your company books for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it can be a manageable task with some basic knowledge and organization. “Bookkeeping is the backbone of a successful business,” stresses Jennifer Scott, founder of HireEffect, a bookkeeping company located in Texas. “It’s the foundation upon which READ MORE
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Employee Recognition – It’s Not Just For The Holidays
How often do you think about employee recognition? This time of year, as we give thanks, spread cheer, and celebrate new beginnings, employee recognition becomes “a thing.” Holiday parties, year-end bonuses, and maybe even gifts have a long history in the workplace. And perhaps this year, it may seem especially important to recognize the team READ MORE
National Entrepreneur Day | Celebrate This Emotional Roller Coaster Now
Guess what day it is? Nope, sorry. No camels. Today is National Entrepreneur Day! A day dedicated to celebrating those who take the leap to start their own business or franchise. National Entrepreneur Day! The day celebrating people who saw a need in the world – and decided to do something about it. Today we READ MORE
New Year – Fresh Start: Everything You Need To Know To Prep for Year-End
New year – fresh start. Cliché? Yes. Possible? Also, yes. Especially when it comes to your accounting and bookkeeping processes. In preparation for Q1 planning, you want accurate insights into your profitability, a strong cash position, and the confidence that you can fund your future business growth plans. (Review cleaning up your books.) Last week READ MORE
Starting Strong: Productivity, Process, and People
Starting Strong: Part Two In our last post, we advised starting the new year off strong with clean books, which helps you control your financials and make better business decisions. Our advice to start by analyzing your Chart of Accounts applies to every industry. But different industries have different key performance indicators (KPIs) and various READ MORE
3 Key Reasons You Need a Bookkeeping Services Solution
There are bookkeeping solutions, software like QuickBooks and Xero, tools like Excel spreadsheets, or even manila folders or shoeboxes to be revisited around tax time. Then there are bookkeeping services, sometimes provided by a family member or friend or a paid bookkeeper – on staff or contracted – or even your CPA. But then there’s READ MORE