Guest Article Every business must have payroll in some form or other. Traditionally, payroll has been one of the most outsourced processes in the business world. Giants like Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP), Paychex and Ceridian have been tapped by businesses large and small to take charge of cutting checks for their employees. But small […]
Do-it-Yourself, In-Source, or Outsource Small Business Accounting
I have yet to meet a small business owner or entrepreneur who was excited to start their business exclusively so they could figure out how to do the accounting for it. We start businesses because of the problems we are going to solve for our customers. But we still need to keep track of the […]
How to Detect Early Signs of Financial Trouble in Your Small Business
Are you always struggling with cash flow? Is it often a surprise to you? These could be indications of a bigger challenge in your small business. So how do you detect the early warning signs of financial trouble in your small business? First, most business owners don’t keep current monthly financial accounting records. Then even […]
How to Hire Accounting Services for Your Small Business
Understanding the numbers in your business is essential to small business success. If you are not good with accounting, one of your first business advisors should be a good accountant. There are three levels of accounting experts you can hire to help you: a bookkeeper, an accountant and a certified public accountant, or CPA. The […]
5 Ways to Streamline Your Small Business Accounting in 2013
The shiny New Year is just around the corner. A sparkling, uncluttered, ready to conquer the world desk awaits you. Bookkeeping, receipt recording and accounting pains are a distant memory. It’s an image that almost beats a sandy beach at a luxury resort. How do you make that vision a reality? It’s easier than you […]