More and more small businesses are finding virtual meetings useful. Virtual meetings have many advantages: No travel time is needed for participants, so you’ll save on gas and auto maintenance. They create an ability to visually connect with remote employees, customers, vendors, partners, job candidates, and other stakeholders. They are better than a phone call […]
Five Key Reports for Your Business
Each month, your accounting system yields actionable information for you to run your business better. Here are some key reports that all business owners should review every month. Balance Sheet A quick review of the balance sheet can tell you the balances of your current assets and current liabilities. Current assets should always be larger […]
Understanding Cost of Goods Sold
The account on your income statement called Cost of Goods Sold can be confusing to non-accountants. In this article, we’ll attempt to de-mystify it and explain how it works. Cost of Goods Sold is an account in your Chart of Accounts that is a very special type of expense. It is the amount of direct […]
Mid-Year Review
Can you believe that half of 2019 is gone already? That means it’s a great time to take stock of how your business has done for the first half of 2019 so that you can meet your financial goals for the entire year. On Track for Sales Are you on track to make your 2019 […]
Five Timeless Tips to Improve Customer Service
Having repeat customers is essential to many businesses, and the key to keep clients coming back is to provide them with great customer service. Here are five ideas to rate your business’s savvy when it comes to serving customers well. Make a great first impression. When customers make a purchase from you, make them feel […]