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Small Businesses for Retirees

March 21st, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Tips & Advice

If you are approaching retirement age, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time thinking about and planning what you want to do when you get there. Some seniors will be happy with the traditional preconceived notions of gardening, fishing, playing golf and traveling, but, for many others “The Golden Years” are an opportunity to implement some of the ideas they’ve kept on a back-burner for years. Often, this translates into turning a hobby or avocation into a full-fledged business. Read More »

Does Your Business Need a Payroll Service?

February 29th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Tips & Advice

Do you need to report the income of temporary or part-time employees? Do you have to worry about workman’s compensation or unemployment insurance if you hire family members? How often should you pay your employees and what records do you need to keep?  What about wage garnishments? Well, if the answers to these questions weren’t rolling off your tongue even as you were reading them you are among the likely candidates to benefit from a professional payroll service. Read More »

Making a List, Checking It Twice

February 15th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Tips & Advice

When a CPA office receives the year end accounting files and documents from a business, the first thing that usually happens is a review of the accounts and documents is to determine if there is any additional data needed or questions that need to be answered before moving forward on finalizing the financial statements and income tax filings for the year. As the staff member reviews the company’s books, questions will be noted and additional requests recorded on a list to be submitted back to the business owner or accounting staff to address. Read More »

Accounting Software Training – Understand the Value

February 8th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in QuickBooks, Tips & Advice

First off, please understand that this is not a sales pitch for any particular accounting software or software consultant service. Regardless of whether you use QuickBooks, Peachtree, Great Plains or a much larger, comprehensive accounting software system, having your accounting staff well-trained on the use of your accounting software is an important value that is often overlooked. Read More »

Generate New Sparks From Old Connections

February 1st, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Tips & Advice

Generating new business is an ongoing challenge for every business, no matter what their market is or how big or small they are. If you don’t have fresh business coming through the doors on a regular basis, you won’t be able to maintain, much less grow. Read More »

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