As a small business owner, knowing how to identify tasks to delegate to an assistant is crucial for efficiency and growth. It is impossible for one person to do all the things it takes to run and grow a business. Oftentimes, deciding what to delegate can prove to be a daunting task. Outlined below are …
Understanding the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is very important for a small business owner. SEO is a set of strategies and practices aimed at improving the visibility and ranking of your website or web page in search engine results pages (SERPs). The goal is to “show up” in the top results when someone …
Have you considered writing a blog for your business? Blogging offers many positive benefits that can impact the growth, reputation and customer engagement in your business. It is an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and expertise in your field. By providing valuable insights, tips and information related to your products or services, you position yourself …
Do you ever find yourself “looking for” a note, email or other form of important information or communication regarding a lead or client? Have you ever thought there has to be a better way? It may be time to begin using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for your business. A CRM is a tool …
Cash basis and accrual basis are two different methods of accounting used to record and report financial transactions. Cash basis displays income when cash is received. Accrual basis displays income when it is earned. What is cash basis accounting? Cash basis accounting is a straightforward method that recognizes transactions only when cash is received or …
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines business expenses as the costs of carrying on a trade or business. We, as small business owners, know how important it is to keep track of and record our expenses for tax liability purposes. For this reason it’s of most importance to have a process in place for categorizing …
Are you curious about the benefits of project management software? Do you wonder how you can use it in your business? As small business owners who manage all the functions of running a business, improving methods of managing our daily workflows and projects can be a gamechanger. Do you find yourself trying to “keep up” …
Do you know you need to spend more time organizing your bookkeeping process? We all know that keeping up with our business books is a necessity, even though at times it may seem to be a daunting task. There are so many areas of running a business that depend on proper financial record keeping, which …
Onboarding your new clients is an important aspect to your business processes. Adding new clients are always a good thing. Right? Of course that’s a yes! Adding clientele means your business is growing. You want to welcome those new clients to your company with a polished, professional process. Their perception of you and your business …
Have you thought you may need an online appointment scheduler for your business? Do you spend much of your day attempting to schedule appointments with your clients or potential clients? Are you sending emails back and forth trying to find a time that works for both parties? Making and missing phone calls? There is a …
