Yes . . . here's some QuickBooks tips (and some I use daily) QuickBooks desktop is a great software package for small businesses but there are some tips that can help you get more out of it! I have written different posts about accounting for entrepreneurs, but this one will focus specifically on QuickBooks. Tip [...]
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Tips brought to you from Barb Brady. I am an accountant that specializes in accounting and advising for small businesses. I bring you tips about a variety of small business topics. Entrepreneur Accounting Tips will help you if you need help with accounting but don’t know where to start.
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Jul
Jul
"Trust too much?" At first this may seem like an odd statement: DON'T trust your bookkeeper too much! Accountants, and I am one, are usually stating the importance of accounting, so why would I even say this? Yes, I think accounting is critical in business. Knowledge is power. But I am not talking about accounting. [...]
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May
May
"Does this have to be rocket science?" Different terms I recently talked with a client about his financial reports, and he asked "Why can't all accountants use the same terms?" and "Why does my software not use the accounting vocabulary you use?" I had many thoughts to list, but one is that I think many [...]
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May
May
"What? I need to tell them?" Your accountant is there to help you, so YES it really is good to tell your accountant a lot about your business. As I work with entrepreneurs, I find that as time goes on they talk to me much more. Well, most of them. But ... the real truth [...]
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Apr
Apr
"I should look for these accounting mistakes now?" As an accountant to small businesses, I find myself frequently saying to clients: "Here's some basic accounting tasks you should consider doing right away to protect your business". They may not be eager to talk about it, but it's an important conversation. And with a basic plan [...]
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Apr
Apr
"How do I even begin to choose an accountant?" You may think accounting is frustrating, PAINFUL, and a necessary evil that you wish was unnecessary. But at some level you know that understanding your numbers is important. You know that knowledge of where your money goes will better protect you both personally and professionally. But [...]
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Apr
Apr
"I'm tired of Accounting Chaos!" Many times small businesses put off accounting. It takes time and may be frustrating. But you may get to the point where you finally say: "Fine, I need to get a better handle on knowing my numbers". When you started down the accounting path, did you have these thoughts? Hey, [...]