Being a small business owner comes with a lot of challenges, especially if you are new to being in business. One of those challenges is learning the terms that go with running a business which includes learning about accounting and bookkeeping. In this article we’re going to cover the concept of net income, which…
Nobody wants to see their dream go up in flames, but that’s precisely what can happen to small business owners who burn money on unnecessary expenses. In this article, we go over 5 big ways small businesses waste money so you can avoid making these costly mistakes. 1. Office Space We get it; having…
So you’re tired of the 9-5 grind and you want to be your own boss. Welcome to the club of over 31 million American entrepreneurs! But before you make that leap, you should be prepared for the reality of entrepreneurship, because truth be told, it’s a lot different than what’s shown on TV. The…
Did you know that poor inventory management is one of the top eight reasons why businesses fail? Furthermore, did you know that 43% of small businesses do not track their inventory or use a manual process? Statistically speaking, that’s a lot of small businesses that are doomed to fail. We don’t say this to…
“I love doing my own bookkeeping!” said no entrepreneur, ever. Enter: virtual bookkeeping—the easiest, quickest, and cheapest way to offload this loathsome task onto someone else. Best of all, you’ll never even have to look that poor soul in the eye. In all seriousness, virtual bookkeeping has a unique set of advantages that differ…
Many small business owners view bookkeeping as a necessary evil. But the truth is, bookkeeping can either be your greatest friend or your biggest foe. When done correctly, accurate financial records can be used to measure success and guide future business decisions. When done incorrectly, however, the consequences can be severe, with penalties that may…
This is a guest post from Graphic Rhythm Designs. For succeeding as a business, it’s essential to deliver high-quality service and products that add value to the lives of your customers. But in a competitive marketplace that’s not sufficient. You got to create a positive association with your name and stand out in the mind…
This is a guest post from Graphic Rhythm Designs. Why did you start your venture? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, then it was one of the following reasons: You wanted freedom from your routine, You were passionate about an idea and wanted to bring it to life, You desired to make more money than you…
After hitting just over 100 Amazon seller clients I felt like we were pretty well qualified to write a book on how to do bookkeeping for Amazon sellers! We have mostly FBA private label sellers, but also a good mix of wholesale, retail arbitrage and multi-channel sellers we work with. Very few other accounting firms…
Prior to my current role in software implementation, I worked as a bookkeeper while getting a degree in Accounting. After graduation, I really had a passion for cost accounting and wanted to work with businesses to help get their inventory and processes under control. Now, I work with many small to mid-sized businesses to implement…