If you micromanage one thing in QuickBooks Online, let it be your accounts receivable. What do you do first when you sign on to QuickBooks Online? The site opens to your Dashboard, which provides a quick overview of your company’s finances. It’s easy enough to branch out from there to take care of business, whether […]
Q&A: Paying Contractors Through QuickBooks Online
Payroll is probably the most difficult element of running a small business. QuickBooks Online can make it easier. Taking on a new worker is a daunting task in terms of your accounting responsibilities as a business owner. If the individual will be an employee, you’ll have tons of paperwork to do as you deal with […]
What’s the Value of Your Business?
Like most business owners, you have probably invested a lot of energy into growing your business. And like other business owners, you probably hope to exit your business at some point in the future with enough money to ensure your financial security. When the time comes to sell your business, you’ll have to determine its […]
What Businesses Should Expect From Higher Interest Rates
When interest rates rise, many small businesses feel the pain. Here’s a look at the potential impact on small businesses and some steps they may need to take to ensure their viability. Prepare for a Decline in Sales Paying more interest to lenders can leave customers with less disposable income, forcing them to cut back […]
Embrace the Season of Change: Estate Planning Tips for Fall
As the vibrant colors of autumn paint the landscape, the fall season invites us to reflect on the changes in nature and consider the changes we can make in our own lives. Estate planning, often overlooked, is a vital aspect of ensuring a secure future for your loved ones. Just as leaves fall and transition, […]
Is the Price Right?
Pricing products or services to maximize profits is a challenge — often part art and part science. To do so effectively requires research, an understanding of your market, and an intuitive feel for what will work. Getting it right, however, is critical if your business is to be profitable. There are several important issues that […]