One of the most difficult aspects of owning a business (and one few people think about when starting a business) is managing overdue invoices. When clients refuse to pay, don’t pay on time, or ignore your attempts to collect payment, it’s tough to know what to do. Late payments and unpaid invoices can hurt your cash flow. But as a small business owner, you don’t want to jeopardize the client … [Read more...]
Delivering Concierge Service in a Click-to-Buy-Now World
Service is first in any service business! Now that today’s consumers shop online for everything from colanders to college funds, those of us in the professional service business must figure out how to deliver on a concierge level and stay competitive. When customers are shopping on the web, rather than from a known neighborhood business, how do we show that we value the service we provide and … [Read more...]
How a Bookkeeper Helps Your Business
If you’ve hired a bookkeeper, you probably know what we do: keep your books, manage your financial reporting, cut checks, provide documents and reporting for taxes. But what you may not be aware of is all the ways your bookkeeper can help your business. In this article, we will take you through 5 ways that bookkeepers can help your business run better, saving you time and money...and setting your … [Read more...]
Tax Season is over, but it’s Never too Early to Prepare for Next Year
The typical mad rush of tax filers inputting data and struggling to find all the necessary details to file their taxes before the midnight deadline is finally over. Phew! We made it. While we’re all breathing a sigh of relief that tax season is wrapped and in the books, the reality is that now is actually the perfect time to start preparing for next year.NO! You might be screaming inside your … [Read more...]