10 Tools to Collaborate with your Virtual Assistant

When it comes to online collaboration, the best tools you can have are the ones that give you complete control over who has access to your programs. While there are ways around this, the programs and online suites built for collaboration are extremely helpful for the user experience on both sides. Previously, the easiest and most Read more about 10 Tools to Collaborate with your Virtual Assistant[…]

5 Business Tools for Busy Entrepreneurs 

Working with small businesses in a variety of industries, I’ve learned firsthand the headaches that are inherent in any business. And you probably wouldn’t be surprised to know that they are all different. It is extremely frustrating for small businesses to not have systems in place when the operations side your business is beginning to Read more about 5 Business Tools for Busy Entrepreneurs […]

5 Ideas for Customer Appreciation

What is customer appreciation? It’s the way you show gratitude for your customers that have chosen to work with you. Let’s be honest. There are dozens of choices out there for consumers. Let them know that you care about their business and that you are paying attention to what makes them tick. Business owners want Read more about 5 Ideas for Customer Appreciation[…]

Strategies to Confirm and Communicate with your Customers

Service.. Service.. Service If your in the service industry, free estimates are a big part of your business. Your potential customers are often shopping prices and collecting information on their project and how you can help them. As an estimator, your time is valuable and a missed appointment or no show on the providers or customers Read more about Strategies to Confirm and Communicate with your Customers[…]

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Accounting for Self Published Authors

The first thing authors in general are looking for is value and savings. Self-published authors and freelance writers just beginning their careers need efficient and time saving tools. When you make the decision to go into business and make an income from your writing, this is the time to think about accounting for your business. Inevitably the first Read more about Accounting for Self Published Authors[…]

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Wave Accounting for the Small Business

Accounting always matters to businesses regardless of size or stature. It is important to have a great foundation for your business’ financial health as well as insight into your income sources and expenses. Quickbooks is a great accounting tool; however business owners on a budget may not be able to start with one of the pack Read more about Wave Accounting for the Small Business[…]

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Three Steps to Set up Equity Accounts in Quickbooks

Quickbooks is a powerful accounting tool used by millions of businesses small and large. It simplifies the accounts payable and receivable process, but if you are just getting started with a new file Quickbooks Equity Accounts are not all that self explanatory. It is always advisable to speak to an accountant when setting up your Read more about Three Steps to Set up Equity Accounts in Quickbooks[…]

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Quickbooks Equity Accounts for a Sole Proprietor

Owner Capital, Contributions, and Draws Equity accounts keep track of the owner’s interest in the business. When an owner puts money in the business it is a contribution. When she takes money out it is a draw. These entries are sometimes recorded as income and expenses incorrectly. Quickbooks will create different types of Equity Accounts for Read more about Quickbooks Equity Accounts for a Sole Proprietor[…]

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Create a Strong Password You Can Remember

This may be the most important Savvy Admin function you need to review and change immediately.   In this era of clouds and online access there are so many usernames and passwords we need for everyday life that can cause unwanted stress and headache. I had considered creating a universal password for all of my Read more about Create a Strong Password You Can Remember[…]