There is only one source for all our business challenges. Most of us look outside of ourselves for all our challenges: It’s our prospect’s fault for not understanding our sales pitch It’s our customer’s fault for not placing their last order with us It’s our employee’s fault for not getting their work done on time…
Read MoreCollection: Newsletter Blogs
Was Your Migration to QuickBooks Online Blocked? Here’s Why
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have had a QuickBooks Online account for a few months to play with and see how I liked it, but I was told I could not send data from my QB Premier file into that QBO after 60 days. Is that true? Answer: Yes, it is true. Once you have…
Read MoreIs It Time to Prune Your Business?
Feroz Baum is famous for saying, “Rather than turning over a new leaf, prune your tree so new leaves continue to blossom.” When was the last time you pruned your customer base? Your sales activities? Your focus? If you want to continue to grow your business, pruning may be one of the most important activities…
Read MoreKnow Your ‘Why Not’
We’ve all heard the line made famous by Simon Sinek: “Know your why.” Basically, knowing your “why” is all about knowing your reason for being. Your purpose in life. Being in touch with those things that motivate us to achieve our goals. Of course, we all need to know our “why.” I also know it’s…
Read MoreHow Does QuickBooks Online Automatically Calculate Sales Tax?
Ask the Accountant… Question: I’ve heard that QuickBooks Online automatically calculates sales tax. How does that work? Answer: Sales tax is calculated automatically in QBO, which is a big advantage and saves a great deal of time and effort to keep your sales tax rates current as you must do in QuickBooks Desktop. The sales…
Read MoreCan I See Open Sales Order Lists in QuickBooks?
Ask the Accountant: Question: Is there a way to see what a sales order is for in an open sales order list in QuickBooks? Answer: It can be frustrating to look at a list of open sales orders by Customer and not know which order is for which product. There is a workaround for that.…
Read MoreLeveraging Digital Label Presses for Seasonal and Regional Marketing
If you sell into any type of food or beverage market, you know how important seasonal marketing can be. Whether it’s cookies with box labels themed around the holidays, craft brews with limited edition labels themed around popular sports events like the Super Bowl or March Madness, or limited editions of wine and spirits designed…
Read More3 Keys to Being in Control of the Sales Process: Even When You Feel Out of Control
Sales can seem difficult and out of control unless you know the keys to making the sales process easy. Always be in control. Here are the 3 keys: 1. On every sales call, before the call is over, you must agree on next steps. You can never assume your prospect will follow up. You must discuss…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Security Risks With 1099 Tax Numbers
Ask the Accountant… Question: How can you suggest not keeping 1099 tax id numbers in QuickBooks? If I have security risks with this information, don’t I have security risks with all of my company information in QuickBooks?? Answer: The security risks to your QuickBooks can come from external and internal sources. Of course, you must…
Read MoreUnlocking New Printing Opportunities in the Health and Wellness Market
Are you ready to tap into the rapidly growing CBD health and wellness market? This industry, fueled by increasing consumer awareness and demand for natural health products, offers significant potential for distributors looking to explore the opportunities in a market that is already $7.6 billion and only getting started. Understanding the Market Cannabidiol, commonly known…
Read More