Most small businesses experience cash-flow problems from time to time and urgently need working capital. Many business owners immediately think of bank loans when they’re short of money. But there are other resources you can tap into before you ask…
If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, chances are good that bookkeeping will rank high on the list. It’s an annoying and frustrating chore that takes up a lot of time and is…
When customers make a buying decision, they’re not just considering the quality and price of your products or services; they’re also evaluating the ease and convenience of the whole buying process. Offering different payment options provides a better customer experience—and…
Ah, tax time. Everyone’s favourite time of year. Oh, is that just us? We just love the numbers, the details, and executing the tricks of the trade that save our clients money (or a visit from the taxman). But we…
There are several areas of a business that need to be managed—workflow, staffing, sales and marketing, to name a few. But what’s arguably the number one area? The key that determines whether your business will survive and thrive, even when…
We always like to find professionals of any kind that are excellent at what they do, provide us with value, and are a good fit. The search for the right professional is doubly important when it comes to bookkeepers. Not only…
We’ve all heard the stats—or some fear-inducing variant of the stats—telling us that the odds of having a small business that survives its fifth birthday are about as good as winning Lotto 6/49. Many of these circulated stats come from…
As a small business owner, one of your primary goals is to ensure that your enterprise not only survives but thrives.One of the easiest ways to ensure this happens is to efficiently manage the cash flow of your company through…
Bookkeeping is an integral part of running your business. Accurately recording your income and expenses makes it easier to plan for projects, manage your financial resources, and meet your business goals. When it comes to bookkeeping, or even hiring a…