Cheaper is Not Always Better

by | Nov 21, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Cost Cutting, Small Business Owners

Let me share a story… I work for a large insurance firm in the northwest, in an office with over 500 other employees.  Management recently decided to replace our existing phone system as the old system was no longer meeting our needs.  I and my...

Saving Money Isn’t as Impossible As it Seems

by | Nov 20, 2017 | Cash Flow, Personal financial planning, Small Business Owners

Who hasn’t had more month left at the end of the money? It’s no wonder really: groceries on Monday, bills on Tuesday, gas for the cars on Wednesday and by the end of the week your paycheck is gone. However, if you establish a savings plan, you’ll “find” money in...

What Does Your Organizational Culture Say About Your Business?

by | Nov 17, 2017 | Current Affairs, Other, Small Business Owners

Despite its importance in terms of attracting or repelling customers and clients, potential investors, and the hottest new talent, all too often organizations think little about their culture and what it says about their business.  In many cases, organizational...

Forming A Partnership With Your Accountant

by | Nov 15, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Income Taxes, Personal financial planning, Small Business Owners

Forming a working relationship with your accountant, either as a business owner or as an individual who wants to take control of your financial future, is perhaps one of the most important partnerships you can build. Unfortunately, a lot of people fail to do this and...

5 Expenses Most Home Businesses Fail To Claim

by | Nov 13, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Books, Income Taxes, Small Business Owners

If you have a home business or a home office, it can be difficult to know just what you can claim as a business expense and what you can’t. There are some common expenses that self-employed people working from home often miss claiming because they aren’t aware of the...

Learn more about job candidates with a tour of your workplace

by | Nov 10, 2017 | Other, Small Business Owners

You may learn about a job candidate during an interview, but you’ll get a lot more insight by getting out of your office and taking finalists on a tour of your workplace. The candidate will see what your culture is like, and you’ll have a chance to observe how he or...