by Kim Harris | Jul 11, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Profitability Tips
When you hear the word “budget,” what do you think about? Most people would say something similar to “Ugghh!” If you would rather do just about anything besides create a budget, you’re not alone. The word “budget” brings up connotations of endless numbers,...
by Kim Harris | Jun 27, 2013 | Accounting, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Profitability Tips
Technology has allowed businesses to make substantial improvements in their customer invoicing processes. The good news is that when you implement these technologies, you will almost always get paid much faster. If it’s been a few years since the last time you’ve...
by Kim Harris | May 16, 2013 | Accounting, QuickBooks Help, QuickBooks Software
If you are currently using the popular QuickBooks desktop software, you now have a fairly new option available to you: hosted QuickBooks. In this article, we’ll talk about what it is, what type of businesses it’s right for, and how to get started if you decide it’s...
by Kim Harris | Apr 4, 2013 | Accounting, Business Development, Business Tips, Cloud Accounting, Cost-Savings Tips
One of the most exciting changes in the accounting industry is cloud accounting. The concept is easy to grasp: cloud accounting simply puts your accounting system in a private space online so that it is fully accessible to you via a browser or a secure remote...
by Kim Harris | Mar 7, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
As entrepreneurs, we work hard for our money, and the last thing we need is to have it disappear due to fraud, hackers, or identity theft. Some people have called 2013 the year of the hacker, which is worrisome. But you’re far more likely to experience risks with...
by Kim Harris | Dec 27, 2012 | Accounting, Business Development, Business Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
For businesses with fiscal years that coincide with the calendar year, the slate of revenues and expenses will be wiped clean on New Year’s Day. Starting with a clean slate gives us a chance to reflect on our 2012 results before we enter 2013 and experience the hope...