Why being a small business can be an advantage to being a big business
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Have you ever been in a meeting and learned about a change to a large service provider and were frustrated to hear about the next attempt to get you to fit into a standard box? I recently attended a seminar where I was told that a major bank would make their branches 100% self-service in […]
10 Strategies to Help Small Business Leaders Prepare for Year End
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Year end is a busy time of year for finance & accounting staff. It is that time of the year where we draw a line in the sand and take a gauge on how a business performed over the last 12 months. Most businesses run their fiscal year in sync with the calendar year, and […]
6 Reasons Why a Bookkeeping Service Is an Essential Component to a Successful Business
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When many business owners begin their companies, especially for the first time, their vision and foresight often falls short of knowing all the elements that are actually required to run a successful business. One of the most common forgotten components in drafting a successful business plan is hiring a talented and knowledgeable bookkeeper. In this […]
How Small Business Can Manage Credit Risk
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Credit risk, or the risk of customer payment default, is very important for all businesses, but it can be a matter of success or failure for a small business enterprise. A small business must manage their credit risk well in order to ensure their business can function. Credit risk is a key issue that has […]