At Ten Key, we’re ready to help you through the difficulties your business may be experiencing due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. There are a number of resources becoming available for small businesses who are impacted by this situation. We’ve provided details and links below, and will continue to update as we receive more information. THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 … [Read more...]
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur: Diversification
At Ten Key, Inc., we work to support entrepreneurs with outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and tax filing services. Over the years, we’ve seen everything from the “typical” entrepreneur to the “not-so-typical.” No matter what industry or personality an entrepreneur has, though, there are a few qualities that define an entrepreneurial mindset for us. One such quality is an interest in … [Read more...]
Advice on Acquisitions from our Featured Client, Julie Murphy
Last year around this time, we profiled one of our clients, Julie Murphy of Designer Draperies of Boston, who shared her story of acquiring a new business to grow her company. If you’re considering acquisitions, we hope you’ll take the time to read her story.We recently caught up with Julie to get an update on her business. She’s doing wonderfully and she gave us some excellent advice to … [Read more...]
Outside the Box: New Trends in Employee Benefits
When it comes to employee benefits and compensation, salary is the king of the hill. But as Google is known for, rewarding employees goes beyond just the paycheck. Many companies have adopted perks like unlimited vacation, pet insurance, free food and beverages, and on-site massages. But what’s becoming clear, is that one-size will not fit all. Tailoring benefit options and offering flexibility in … [Read more...]
Employee Benefit Plans: Choosing the Best Options for your Business
Open enrollment for company employee benefit plans is underway. But before employees sit down and decide which plan benefits they plan to opt-in or opt-out of, small business owners have the task of creating those plans. Unfortunately, many small business owners “don’t always get to control the design of their plan the way large businesses do,” cautioned Renee Blaine, an HR Consultant and owner of … [Read more...]