When it comes to small business accounting, most people know that it is important to keep your records updated for taxes. However, there are many more benefits from small business accounting that you can use to grow, improve, and expand your business. Here are some of the most important accounting reports for your small business […]
Difficult clients can make you want to pull your hair out. I’ve been fortunate for most of my freelance career. Most clients have respected me and my time. But there have been a few that were difficult to work with during a project. They didn’t give me much direction. In one instance, the client held […]
Do a mental hand raise if you think you spend too much time on Facebook. If you’re interacting in Facebook groups for business owners, that may not be such a bad idea. Facebook is one of the top social media tools around that’s geared toward connecting people. However, some aspects of Facebook experience seem robotic […]
Let’s take a moment to answer a few questions: How do you cover expenses while you’re waiting for your biggest customer to pay last month’s invoice? Can you book a trip to pitch your most valuable prospect without worrying about the cost? (Or better yet, can you book it using only credit card points?) How […]
Whether you’re an entrepreneur just starting out or you’ve been leading a business for a while, you understand that sales is key to growth. You don’t have to have all the answers to everything before you start your business, but if you can consistently close sales, you can buy yourself time to figure everything else […]
Cybersecurity threats are becoming more prevalent each year, and business owners need to focus on protecting their companies and upgrading their defenses. Companies that use the internet to do business are especially at risk for credential stuffing, a tactic wherein botnets attempt to use fraudulent login data to access information. According to Akamai’s State of the […]
While growing my business, I’ve learned that mindset is without a doubt one of the most important ingredients to success. You may have the right skills and all the resources in the world, but it’s difficult for things to come together without the right attitude. You won’t step outside of your comfort zone or take […]
It’s easy to see why entrepreneurs are bonding with alternative lenders. What’s not so easy to see is why they’re leaving bankers out of the loop. However, with renewed trust in each other, both institutions are finding mutual benefits. What’s more — the B and B called “Business and Bankers” is finding a renewed comeback. […]
Whether you’re self employed or working for a company, we all face the same issue of time. We only have so much of it each day after all. Between our personal lives and our workloads, sometimes it slips through our fingers. Deciding which projects should get our attention, or organizing with partners which household tasks […]
There are many avenues that lead to damaged credit. You might have missed a few payments on an important loan. You might have opened too many credit cards. You might have even defaulted on a mortgage or car loan. However you got here, your personal credit score is damaged, and it’s likely affecting your life […]