It’s that time of year again when business folks start to think about New Year goals, resolutions and planning. This year I’m suggesting you add another topic to the mix—internal and external account analysis. Let’s start with the importance of internal account analysis. If you have been in this business more than a few years,…
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In my last blog, I mentioned that a million dollar mindset is about more than money. It’s about experiencing and sharing the love and joy in our lives to make the world a better place. Here are three easy steps to put more love in your life: 1. LOVE what you do. It would have…
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Question: How do I know how many QuickBooks Users I need to start? Answer: My advice is less. I prefer to err on the side of saving money and minimizing the number of users until knowing exactly how many users are needed. And it’s wise to have as few people as possible inside your accounting…
Read MoreTons of brands are getting in on the Advent calendar action. It’s a chance for companies to showcase some of their favorite products, and it turns out consumers are loving them. Here are a few of my favorites this year…
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My blog is titled “Million Dollar Mindset,” and many times I write about ideas to help my readers make more money. But having a million dollar mindset is about much more than just money. Let’s face it, we all know some very wealthy people who don’t seem very happy, right? Clearly money isn’t the only…
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Question: I have been working for a Distributor for a few years, but am thinking of leaving them and starting out on my own. What steps should I take? Answer: Starting a business from scratch has many variables to be addressed, here are four from the accountant’s perspective. 1. Be sure you are free of…
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Happy Halloween, everyone! And welcome to another exciting installment of my fave five. This week, there were a ton of awesome sports promotions, and a variety of other items that caught my eye. Keep reading for my five picks. 1. Sixers ‘Rocky’-Inspired Jerseys The Philadelphia 76ers debuted their City…
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Question: I am planning to grow my business. Should I just start out in QuickBooks Enterprise? Answer: “Big” is a relative concept. I have several ad specialty distributor clients who generate $3 million in annual sales, and QB Premier serves them perfectly well. QB Enterprise does have more features than Premier, but many are not…
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What a week it’s been for promotional merchandise! From sports giveaways to charity tees, I’ve been taking note of a ton of eye-catching promos that I just have to share. Keep reading for my five picks. 1. Dodgers Rally Towels https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1052351191852572672 Yes, as a native Californian I’m 100 percent biased here, but I love a…
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I believe that many businesses have brands that suck. I mean suck away opportunities for sales and profits! Let me explain. First, there are many companies out there with brand names that only indicate they sell printing or promotional products. Names like, “City Printing Company” or “Peoria Promotional Products LLC.” These names suggest the company…
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