Last month, we defined SMART goals and suggested 4 SMART goals for your business. We love to help people who think BIG! But as a bookkeeping and accounting firm, we also pay attention to the details. Remember, anything you do in your business will have an effect on how you do business. So you need to lay the groundwork for success.We've provided a few ways we to help prepare you. That way, … [Read more...]
4 SMART Goals for Your Business This Year
Are you to ready to get control of your business finances this year? Now that you know about SMART goals, you’re ready to make some changes. But how do you use the SMART goal strategy to make these changes? And where should you start? We suggest these 4 SMART goals for 2015:Define what you want from your business this year: more income? Fewer hours? Growth? Remember, be SMART as you decide … [Read more...]
How to Set SMART Goals
Every year, you set goals and hope to achieve them. But are you setting the right goals for your business? To set goals that will give you a sense of accomplishment and truly benefit your business, get SMART. A SMART goal is: Specific-- Instead of saying, “I want to increase revenues,” say, “I will increase my net profit by 10% this year.”Measurable--How will you know you reached your goal? … [Read more...]
Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center Performs “The Nutcracker”
Just in time for the holidays, we’d like to feature one of our longtime clients: Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center, a local dance school that has been wowing the Bellingham/Franklin, MA, community with their amazing performance of The Nutcracker for over a decade! Every year, this show combines visual splendor and classic music, and it has become a part of the community's holiday tradition. A … [Read more...]
Who’s on First? Building your Financial Team
In our last blog article, we talked about why you need a financial team. Good, you’re convinced. You’re ready to get started! But where do you start?Think of your business like a baseball team: you need an infield and an outfield. Infielders are involved in the game on almost every play (weekly or even daily for you). Outfielders are there when you need them, waiting for a “pop fly” inquiry, … [Read more...]