It doesn’t take a CEO to know the importance of working capital for small businesses. Working capital is the term for the cash available to fund daily business operations. If your company doesn’t have enough of it, you won’t be able to pay for day-to-day business expenses such as making payroll, purchasing supplies and inventory, […]
What is AppSumo and How Can it Benefit Your B2B Business?
Since its launch in 2010, AppSumo has been gaining notoriety as a way for businesses to connect with digital products and services to help them grow. It can also help online businesses reach tons of new customers and increase sales quickly. If you’re interested in learning more about AppSumo and potentially even taking advantage of […]
The Pros and Cons of Catering to a Niche Client Base
Should you be a generalist or a specialist? For most small business owners the choice depends on several factors, such as market need, existing competition, and industry experience. For many startup accounting firms, however, the decision isn’t quite that simple. In this post, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of specializing in a niche client […]
Growing Your Agency & the Power Of “No”
The agency world is a hectic, challenging, but incredibly rewarding place. Every second has significance and your client pool is a perpetual (and never dull) juggling act. There are no signs of things slowing down anytime soon, considering the sheer volume of work associated with managing social media on behalf of clients today. My advice […]
How to Manage All Your Clients in QBOA With This New Feature
QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA) now allows accounting professionals to manage all your clients in QBOA — even those that don’t use QuickBooks within the product. This feature has been available for QuickBooks Online clients — the new feature is that it is now available to non-QuickBooks clients. This feature allows accountants to create, assign, and track […]
Owning the Digital Relationship Is Key to Client Retention
During its long history, the accounting profession has repeatedly demonstrated its capacity to adopt and adapt to changes in business practices, statutory regulations, and technology. The flexibility and technical proficiency this demands is part of the professional DNA. In the digital age, however, the speed of change makes keeping pace difficult, even for the most well-resourced […]
Entrepreneur Cruise Teaches Business Skills in Paradise
If a stimulating environment get’s your entrepreneurial juices flowing, the Entrepreneurs Cruise taking place from April 22-29 may be an option for you. On your way from Florida to destinations such as Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Labadee, Haiti you will be with professionals who will teach you the latest innovative technologies, […]
Business Development: 5 Steps to Improve the Client Experience
As all accounting firm owners know, no matter how busy you get, you can’t forget the most important aspect of your business — your clients. Their needs must be understood and met. The key to understanding and meeting your clients’ needs is to create an experience that adds value to their businesses. It’s about building […]
9 Steps to Picking & Choosing Technology
The advancement of technology in the accounting industry is presenting forward-thinking firms with the chance to completely change the way they operate. Modern systems and apps are letting accountants achieve far more, with a lot less. But for all the opportunities being presented, one big, new challenge has surfaced. How can you navigate the endless and […]
Spotlight: Main Squeeze Juice Co. Seeks Natural Product Niche
More and more consumers are clamoring for products made with all natural ingredients. And when it comes to juices, smoothies and bowls, Main Squeeze Juice Co. obliges. The company fills an important need in a growing industry. Read more about it in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does Offers healthy juices, smoothies, […]