It’s safe to say that most business professionals should know about customer business reviews. Whether you know a little about what it is or the benefits of doing it, customer business reviews will form the foundation of your business relationships, and help position you as a trusted business advisor and valued partner to your customers.…
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My 5 Favorite Promos of the Week: Holiday Edition
If you’re like me, you’ve been overwhelmed by holiday shopping, and more importantly, holiday eating. But now that I’ve taken a break from my latke and Christmas cookie extravaganza, I can take the time to spotlight some of my favorite holiday promotions from this week…
Read MoreHow Should You Mark Shipping on Orders?
Question: Should I put the real shipping or in-hands dates on the orders I send to suppliers? Answer: I always built in a cushion of a few days to prevent 11th hour heroics and to be prepared for client ignorance, like neglecting to tell me the event is at 8 a.m. or that they need…
Read MoreAccount Analysis Part 1: Internal
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,…
Read More3 Steps to Put More Love in Your Life
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…
Read MoreHow Many QuickBooks Users Do You Need?
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 MorePromotional Advent Calendars Are a Huge Business Opportunity
Tons 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…
Read MoreI Love You!
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…
Read MoreHow to Start A Business from Scratch
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…
Read MoreMy 5 Favorite Promos of the Week: Sixers Jerseys, Disney Mason Jars and More
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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