by becky | Jul 9, 2015 | Accounting, Uncategorized
Wow, can you believe that 2015 is half over already? Now that we’ve crossed the halfway mark, it’s time to see if we’re on track for our 2015 goals. To do that, we need to see if we’ve met our mid-year milestones. Managing By Milestones A milestone, in project...
by becky | May 14, 2015 | Accounting, Uncategorized
A great way to speed up your cash flow is to get paid faster by customers who owe you money. One way to do that is to examine your payment terms to see if you can accelerate them. First let’s talk about what payment terms are common. Then I’ll share a study that...
by becky | Apr 2, 2015 | Accounting, Uncategorized
You’ve got someone to do your federal and state income tax returns, and you have a bookkeeper. So that’s all that a small business needs when it comes to having an accounting department, right? Wrong. Large companies have many functions in their accounting...
by becky | Jan 22, 2015 | Accounting, Apps & Technology, Time Management, Uncategorized
Are you manually entering data into your accounting system? If so, there may be a way to enter that data that’s faster, cheaper, and better. Data entry automation has come a long way. Here are five common ways to automate data entry so that it no longer has to be...
by becky | Jan 8, 2015 | Accounting, Financial Statements & Reports, Uncategorized
A great way to start the new year is to get clear on exactly how you can make your revenue goal number. A revenue plan is the perfect tool. You’ll need to be proficient in Excel, and if not, you can work with your accountant on this very important and enlightening...
by becky | Nov 26, 2014 | Accounting, Uncategorized
In a little over a month, it will be 2015 and time for year-end accounting chores. One of those chores is getting your 1099s out, and now is a good time to tie up loose ends so the year-end process can go smoother. Here are some tips to do just that: 1. Go through...