You probably don't have time to read this. And yet, if you're like many business owners, you probably have to read this because you're in need of some work efficiency tips. Great article by Geoff Williams on @AmericanExpress.
The bad guys are going after the accounting industry. With over 35 percent of cybersecurity breaches hitting professional services, it’s no longer a question of if a firm will be attacked, but when via @LiscioCX
If you set business objectives, you need to figure out how to track your progress toward achieving them. #KPIs are some of the best performance measurement tools available. Here are 7 of the best KPI's to track...
Choosing a bank for your small business is a process that needs careful thought & planning. Here's a great guide by @QuickBooks that states what we need to look for in choosing a bank...
Tax and accounting professionals just want their computers and software to work. However, before you can “just make it work,” it’s important to understand how you want to work: hosted, on premises or in the cloud via @kuruburu.
Email is costing you more than you think. Between time spent sorting through messages, sending follow-up after follow-up to unanswered emails, and dodging cyberattacks, the true cost of email affects your business and your bottom line via @LiscioCX
Depending on your level of tech-savvy, you might be unaware that @TSheets time tracking software plays well with others, such as, @UseBreeze, @knowify, @lawnbuddyict, @KarbonHQ, @AeroWorkflow, @PayEvo, @JazzDotCo, @onpay_payroll, @ADP, @asana, & @ClicData
Recovering from a cybersecurity incident can be a daunting undertaking, especially if you’ve lost information that’s critical to running your manufacturing facility.
As technology has grown, we’ve not only been bombarded with opportunities to run our tax and accounting practices more efficiently; we’re also overwhelmed with the numerous app options that supposedly help us better manage our workflow via @NayoCarterGray
So much of the time, productivity is illusory. How many times have you been working on a project, and right when you get into a groove, you’re thrown out of it by a ping of some sort from a co-worker, client, or boss? Great article by @karbonhq.
Social media permeates our lives, commands our attention, and has made a lot of money for the people who have learned how to use it to market their products via @tylermcbroom.
We're all drowning in email. And if you're spending 15 minutes on every reply, no productivity system is ever going to save you. Not inbox zero, not batching, not turning off notifications—nothing. Your only hope is retirement via @zapier
Mortgage rates have a huge impact on how much homeowners end up paying for their homes, so it’s no surprise that a mortgage deal that’s completely free of interest charges is big news.
Filing your business payroll taxes may be the most frustrating process in your business, and it becomes more complex as you add more staff. Processing payroll can be summarized in five steps. Great article by @QuickBooks.
Most business owners understand profitability from a fundamental standpoint. If the revenue from sales covers your expenses, you’re turning a profit. Profits mean positive cash flow. Here are 4 ways to measure your profitability by @QuickBooks.
Cybersecurity is something people are talking about a lot – and with good reason. @MBSAccountancy describes in this article how #cybersecurity is a critical opportunity for Advisory services in this article.
Projects was first introduced to #QBO in 2016, bringing the program one step closer to the #JobCosting functionality provided by QuickBooks Desktop. @Spotycus shares how to use Projects instead of Classes in this article. @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
There seems to be much conversation recently around the notion that tax & accounting jobs are going away over the next five to 10 years — eclipsed by the advancement of technology. @Jasen_at_Intuit writes a great article about the 4th industrial revolution here.
I love it - we finally have #MileageTracking in QBO. @StacyKildal gives all the details about this new feature in this article. #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAccts
When looking at all of the healthcare benefit options available, your head might start spinning. Here is a simple list of questions to ask, and get answered, when making a decision via @QuickBooks.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #podcasts space, including, @StartupNation, @HarvardBiz IdeaCast, The Sales Engagement Podcast, @johnleedumas, @SalesHacker, and @garyvee.
Once your business is booming, or you have a huge piece of news to share, it can feel as if public relations is a distant dream. Here are 4 ways to create DIY public relations for your small business via @QuickBooks.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #mediaoutlets space, including, @FastCompany, @Forbes, @businessinsider, and @HarvardBiz.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #CRM space, including, @zoho, and @hubspot.
After twenty years in business consulting to organizations all across the world, I am utterly convinced that what is best for your company, employees, customers, and bottom line is a wholehearted commitment to #organizationalhealth via @patricklencioni.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #HumanResources space, including, @bitrix24, @webhrco, and @JobAdder.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #SocialMedia space, including, @buffer, and @hootsuite.
Being the chief executive of an organization is a responsibility that cannot be delegated, and certainly not abdicated. Unfortunately, because of the ill-defined nature of the job itself, it all too often is according to @patricklencioni.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #ProjectManagement space, including, @asana, and @trello.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #Content space, including, @pandadoc, @googledocs, @canva, @pixabay, @unsplash, @Animoto, @AdobeDocCloud, and @DocuSign.
When it comes to tapping into the competitive advantage of diversity, few companies succeed. Read about the missing ingredient by @patricklencioni.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #Website area, including, @WordPress, @Wix, and @squarespace.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #Sales area, including, @ahrefs, @googleanalytics, @getresponse, @semrush, and @yesware.
Here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing #smallbiz in the #Communications area, including, @Gmail, @Nextiva, @GoToMeeting, and @SlackHQ.
To help you select the best tools for your company, here’s a round-up of the tools that @Intuit @QuickBooks think are the best options for growing and scaling small businesses in areas like, #Communications, #Accounting, #Sales, #Websites, #Content, etc.
#QBOAdvanced was built to help growing businesses work more efficiently, be more productive, and gain deeper insights to make the best decisions possible. One way it helps you do all that is with enhanced #customfields. #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks
Payroll taxes or employment taxes carry their own set of rules and filing requirements via @mikeatintuit. Tax Pros should take the opportunity to help educate #smallbiz clients to avoid missing deadlines and incurring penalties.
QuickBooks Desktop 2020 has been released: Check out what’s new and improved in this post by @QBTrainer #QBFirmOfTheFuture #PoweringProsperity @QuickBooks @IntuitAcct
When people look to a leader, they look not only for guidance and reassurance, but also for recognition. Leaders often focus on what's considered their primary responsibility, which is helping their team figure out what to do next via @jeff_cates1
What many non-millennials dangerously overlook is that this eco-conscious and app-savvy demographic of #Millennials is already the largest working age group in the workforce via @LiscioCX
Over the years, we’ve worked with hundreds of firms to adopt new technologies and execute process improvement initiatives. We’ve noticed one trait of the firms that tend to find success at the end of their projects: a positive attitude.
Just showing up at the office and hoping to put a dent in your mountain of work isn’t always enough. That’s when you need a strategic approach to get your work done. Here's some ideas to help you get more productive time out of your busy days via @liz_farr
It’s part of our professional responsibilities to help our clients pay the least amount of taxes under the law, but when our clients have good years or receive an unexpected windfall, the size of their tax bill can be a shock via @liz_farr...
Build the habit of reviewing your budget compared to your actual performance & you will build a stronger/healthier business. Studies show that goal setting & measuring progress toward those goals greatly increases your chances for success via @noahparsons
Have you ever been really busy all day, jumping from task to task, barely coming up for air? Yet, at the end of the day, you don’t have much to show for it? @ChanAndNaylor on @KarbonHQ...
For many taxpayers, 2018 was – quite literally – a disaster. #FEMA issued a grand total of 124 disaster declarations for the year... Here's what taxpayers should know when disaster strikes.
A lot of emphasis is placed on driving new business, but after you’ve won the client, the real work begins. You can’t overlook the value of maintaining and leveraging your existing clients via @jimboomer
