The IRS has issued a tax tip focused on how many farmers and ranchers will benefit from tax law changes brought about by last year’s #TCJA. Here are some of those changes along with details about how they will affect farmers and their bottom line... #poweringprosperity
The Coders Programming Themselves Out of a Job When workers automate their own duties, who should reap the benefits?
For an accountant, there are an unlimited number of apps they are introduced to on a regular basis that try to convince them their platform will help them to save time. So, What App Providers Want Accountants to Do? @coraltreetech #PoweringProsperity @IntuitAccts
One of our roles as #taxpros is to inform our clients of any changes to the tax code in order to make adjustments that will benefit them, especially in light of the #TCJA.
Many years ago, as I began my life as a wet-behind-the-ears entrepreneur, I learned one of the most valuable lessons of my career. Customer service doesn’t start with the customer. It begins with taking care of your team.
Deciding to start a family is one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions a couple can make. Here are 4 Financial Steps To Consider Before You Start A Family.
Make it friendly to the first-time visitor. On the home page, tell them how you can help THEM and not so much about YOU. Save the information about your firm for a subsequent page.
Your office is probably geared up and ready for tax season. Your tax software is installed and ready to go. Your tax pros are up to speed on the latest tax developments. However, there’s one thing still missing... #poweringprosperity
Payments providers that adopt advanced analytics to develop integrated approaches to customer service are seeing significant improvements.
Here are 8 Reasons Firms Should Move to the Cloud via @RomanCITP 1) Cost of Onsite Network 2) Experienced Implementation/Support 3) Better Security 4) Depth of Personnel 5) Disaster Recovery 6) Remote Access 7) Supports Growth 8) Supports New Firms
You might not want to hear this, but it’s already time to start thinking about #taxprep. Although April feels far away, the earlier you begin planning your tax filing, the more likely it is you’ll take advantage of all the tax breaks that 2018 has to offer
As an accountant for small businesses, you play a number of roles for your clients throughout their growth. Here's a 5-Point Checklist to Help Your Small Business Clients Navigate Their First Hire Like a Boss via @KMA_HR #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
A Microsoft Person in a Google World: Using Google Apps #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
As you start your business and it begins to gain early traction, you are probably not thinking about your successor. But research shows that most founders, especially of fast-growing companies, won’t last as CEO past the third round of funding.
How much do you charge for your accounting services? Arguably, this question from a potential customer is both fair and expected. However...
The first sign of winter is also the first sign of busy season. It’ll be here before you know it, & with #taxreform implementation in full swing, you’re going to need more than a coat & ice scraper to get you warmed up & out on the road in the morning.
In relationships, trust is everything. And for #taxpros, who typically handle large amounts of sensitive information for their clients, trust is a prerequisite. Here are 3 Ways to Protect Your Practice via @JodiDChavez
By now, you’ve heard how automation can save you from the boredom of copying and pasting all day. Here are three areas #taxpros can look at as automation opportunities. 1) Credit applications 2) Staff onboarding 3) Fraudulent account notification
Your #taxpractice sees a lot of traffic, no doubt. Clients of every stripe pass through your doors seeking guidance on all kinds of things. Do you know these three tax client types? 1) The Procrastinator 2) The Family-Oriented Client 3) The Sophisticate
In business and in life we come across moments where we think: “what if.” What if I would have invested in this? Why Accounting Firms are Bullish About Digital Work via @cpapracadvisor
Here’s the newest batch of apps that integrate with QuickBooks® Online to help you and your clients save time and money: - @webcheckwriter - MarginEdge - @BottomLine_4_QB - SafetyNet - Business Solution Center #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity
Whether tax season is just around the corner or you work on taxes most of the year, most firm owners and supervisors dread the stress of busy season. Here's how you can manage your Firm's Tax Workflows with Google Sheets via @CathyIconis. #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts @QBOchat
There are many things in life that need structure. Pricing is one of them. Without a structured system pricing simply happens by chance. By luck. Instead you want to control the process so that you do pricing the same way every single time. @wickersonabike
The technology people use today doesn’t stop when they are in their workplace, as a matter of fact, they might be more loyal to it than what a company might be providing. 38% of employees don’t want management dictating the tech they use for work.
“Cash flow is the lifeblood of success. New features help small businesses get access to more money when they need it, and keep more money in their pockets longer" via @sasan_goodarzi. #poweringprosperity
While living paycheck to paycheck is often associated with low-salary or part-time workers, the data tells a different story. 75% of consumers reported living paycheck to paycheck in 2017, up 7% from 68% in 2016.
At some point in our #taxpros careers, we all have experienced the frustration of dealing with clients who are difficult to work with, especially those who miss important deadlines. Here are the Consequences of Missing an IRS Deadline via @TheTaxDepot
Everyone loves a bargain. But actually there’s something they love more. Getting something for FREE. Learn more about the Power of FREE from @wickersonabike.
Nobody likes paying taxes. But, just because it's unpleasant doesn't mean it's unimportant, so make sure you get the most out of it -- or, perhaps more precisely, that you keep the most out of it.
Blockchain has the potential to kill cloud. Yes. Kill cloud. Blockchain will likely do away with the need to have “cloud” accounting software centrally hosted at some data centers.
Tax reform, technology automation, a growing economy & clients seeking greater financial insights have cleared a path for #taxpros to flex their financial acumen through advisory services. Here are 3 Steps to Increase Advisory Services via @jimatintuit
Work-life balance has always been a struggle. But an increased concern for workers' rights paired with the power of automation has created a shift. The global trend for certain industries leans toward a four-day work week.
The right components of a Lean Business Plan will feed and inform a financial forecast. A forecast is comprised of educated guesses on sales and expenses, and the timing of cash receipts, as well as other fiscal inputs via @kathygregory1 #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
Why Tech Needs More Women Leaders
Shipping—as much as any software—is what makes eCommerce works. You can sell products from your hometown to customers around the world thanks to the postal service. Yet it’s hardly an enjoyable experience.
Winning with low prices is not merely a game of math in which you stay one notch below the competition; it is far more a game of culture and attitude.
Streamline your scheduling process by signing up for and implementing an automated scheduling system via @KathyGrosskurth.
You know that spring you get in your step when you’ve just finished off your business’s financial checklist? Profound relief washes over you; the knots ease from your shoulders. Here are 3 Tips for Keeping Your Books in Order Before the Holiday Season.
A strong financial forecast is at the heart of any successful Strategic Advising relationship. Many people assume that reporting is the most important, but the forecast provides the roadmap, and therefore the basis for advisory services via @kathygregory1. #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
You can't do value lead pricing without having a conversation about perceived value via @EdKless
A profession, any profession, needs two things to thrive. First, it needs to be relevant, that is, to fulfill a needed purpose for society. Second, it needs professionalism and competence. Will accountants become the weavers of the 21st century?
Accounting professor David Yermack thinks the audit profession may be dead in 10 years via @AccountingToday. What do you think? Audit dead in a decade?
As a #CPA or #CGMA, you excel at getting into the weeds. Whether it’s a reporting discrepancy or buried tax provision, you will find it. So, Are you the analytical type? A cool, new path is emerging via @AICPA.
I don’t know about you, but finances aren’t really my strength. I’m an entrepreneur -- a big picture guy. I like to tackle big problems and develop big visions. So, here are 5 Finance Tips All Business Owners Should Follow via @ericosiu
Never forget to drop a card in the mail again. The best greeting card services and apps automatically send cards on your behalf. Here are the 6 Best Apps for Creating and Mailing Greeting Cards
2019 is just around the corner. If you have been thinking about changing your business structure to an LLC or corporation, you might be wondering if it’s better to do it now or wait until the new year.
Poor communication and a lack of employee productivity can have a negative impact on a business. Each year, employers are losing thousands of dollars due to issues involving a breakdown in communication and efficiency.
Believe it or not, Intuit's historical experiences have uncovered that nearly half of all small businesses start with 'payroll' and then graduate to using accounting software. So, Intuit has rolled out a New QBO Payroll Stand Alone Product.
On average, entrepreneurs face more anxiety than other professionals, with 45 percent of surveyed business owners reporting stress — 3% more than traditional workers. How Do You Find Joy When Your Business Is Bringing You Down? via @TSheets
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 15 million workers were considered self-employed in 2015. That’s 10 percent of the American workforce. Experts believe these numbers will jump to 42 million and 33 percent by the year 2020.
