For many businesses, their bookkeeping causes a lot of pain. However, when handled correctly, there are many pains that proper bookkeeping can remedy. Common reasons that bookkeeping causes pain are: it is intimidating, people don’t like it, and it’s often...
1. Hire a qualified CPA. Consider this a smart business investment not just some dead-weight cost. A top-notch Certified Public Accountant should be able to save you plenty more than his or her fee, given all the special tax breaks you can qualify for as an...
Remember your budget? You know, that spreadsheet that’s been collecting dust? That app you haven’t logged into in months? If this sounds like you, your budget could use a little TLC. If you spent the spring deep cleaning your house and purging your closets, now it’s...
With social distancing mandates in effect across much of the country, many people working in industries deemed “non-essential” are doing their work from home. And while the constant stream of COVID-19 news, in addition to caretaking or homeschooling responsibilities,...
As a freelancer, bookkeeping is an essential requirement. Nevertheless, it can be challenging especially if you have no accounting background. Accounting errors are inevitable; however, common accounting mistakes can be easily avoided when an appropriate plan is...
When a startup decides to transform a business idea into a product, there are several things that it has to consider. Some of these areas include getting expertise to run different operational functions in the business. Yet, unfortunately, most startups overlook the...
If you’re like most small business owners, you need help with getting organized, staying organized, or simply finding your way out from under that intimidating pile of paperwork in the corner of your office. You’ve been focused and hard at work building...
Many entrepreneurs start their business out of their own homes. With the rise of solopreneurs, consultants, marketing professionals, freelancers, and the ease of selling products via an online platform, it’s no wonder this new wave of home-based businesses is...
1. Have a separate workspace. Don’t create an office in your bedroom, because that will look bad on video calls. Don’t set up a space in the kitchen, because that’s for eating. If you really want to successfully work from home (not to mention, take advantage of some...
1. Establish a Rotating Routine While a routine might sound like doing the same thing day in and day out, following that definition usually only leads to boredom. Instead, create two or three daily routines for your work week, and vary the days you do them. This mixes...
