We’ve all heard folks say, “Thank goodness it’s Friday” (TGIF). We can all relate. We’ve all have had rough weeks when we really need the rest of the weekend to recover and recharge. Let me ask, how many times do you say or think, “Thank goodness it’s Monday” (TGIM)? Do you love your career enough…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: When I am in QuickBooks, I have to change dates every time I try to run reports. Our year is July 1 to June 30. How do I change that so that our fiscal year is automatic? Answer: In QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier or Enterprise), go to “Company” > “My Company”…
Read MoreThere’s an unmistakable feeling in the air during the fall season. Perhaps it’s the cooler weather or the leaves changing colors. But one could also argue that the distinct fall feeling also comes from the excitement building around the back-to-school season. This time of year, there is so much anticipation for new classes, friends, teachers,…
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While I live and breathe all things ink and thread for apparel, I also understand most people are not going to be as obsessed with the specifics of the craft. However, even if you don’t know the specifics of ink mixing and mesh densities, I believe it is only beneficial to be aware of all the possibilities you can offer your clientele.
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YETI just released a $400 cast iron skillet. On the surface, it looks like any other 12″ cast iron skillet, albeit with a “YETI” logo on the top. But, YETI bills it as “the last skillet you’ll ever need,” and backs it up with what really makes this item so special and appealing: The care kit it comes with.
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Once upon a time there was a person that had been through a lot in their life. That person had been through some wonderful and exciting experiences. That person had been through many disappointing experiences that discouraged them. That person had been through some painful experiences that hurt them deeply. Over time the disappointments and…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: My QuickBooks Premier 2018 had an update today. There was an error message about a security risk because of a browser. Now my QuickBooks isn’t working. What now? Answer: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 has been the default browser for QuickBooks Desktop. Microsoft stopped its support of Internet Explorer on June 15,…
Read MoreImplementing SEO best practices is the easiest way to grow your promo business. With that said, SEO is a long-term game. It primarily requires effort up front, but once you rank, you start making sales on a regular basis organically. And it doesn’t go away. Here are six adjustments you can easily make that will gradually improve your SEO rankings…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I am using QB Premier and am starting a second business. Can I do that without buying the program again? Answer: QB Premier allows you to create multiple companies within your program at no additional cost. On the other hand, QuickBooks Online charges you an additional subscription charge for each company…
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You first must accept that you’re not Amazon, and you’re never going to be Amazon. You don’t have the resources, infrastructure or financial means to compete with their e-commerce efficiencies. What you can do, however, is leverage the best practices of Amazon, which will help you take a unique approach to how you run your business…
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