Six Business Topics and Trends to Study for 2014
Category: Accounting, Business Development, Business Tips
Happy New Year! The New Year brings new areas to benefit from and be aware of. You’ve likely heard these topics mentioned in the news. The question is, have you stopped and thought about how they will be impacting your business this year? The Biggie: The Affordable Care Act This new law impacts both employer insurance and taxes of small businesses. The law is complicated with many definitions and varying effective dates. It impacts self-employed
Create a Theme for a Prosperous and Meaningful New Year
Category: Business Development, Business Tips
It’s almost 2014, and at this time of year, it’s natural for us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go. For business owners, it’s especially important to raise our minds above the daily fires for a moment, take in some fresh air, and elevate our perspective. Creating an annual theme is an easy and fun vehicle to do just that. Deciding on a theme for the year will
Optimize Your Revenue Mix for More Profits in 2014
Category: Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Profitability Tips
Many small business owners focus on generating more revenue every year, and that’s a great objective. But not all revenue is created equally. If you sell more than one product or service in your business, then you can benefit from looking at your revenue mix. Although it’s fun to watch our revenues grow, it’s the profit number that really matters. If your expenses grow faster than your profits, then you have a lot of activity
What to Do When Calling the Help Line Doesn’t Help
Category: Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips
Have you ever called a help line and at the end of the call had a bigger problem than before you called? Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. Navigating the help line process can be a challenge for anyone’s patience. Here are a couple of tips you can try to make the process a little less painful. Repeat Business If you get someone that does a good job of solving your problem, ask them if you can
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get your financial records in order. Tax moves you make now can mean finding more “green” to spend on family gifts and festivities. Here are five quick tips for you to feel more prepared about your financial status as you go into year-end. Avoid Penalties This time of year is ideal to double-check your tax payments to make sure enough has been