Training Fido to Fetch More than a Bone

While “fetching” might be what some trained dogs can do, accounting systems are getting into the act too. This relatively new feature is called “receipt fetching,” and it’s when an app can retrieve documents directly from the vendors that you do business with so you don’t have to spend so much time on paperwork retrieval. […]

Setting Up Products and Services

  The products and services your business sells make it unique. The same thing is true of how these items are set up in your accounting software.  Whether you’re using QuickBooks Online or something else, setting up products and services correctly can impact the quality of the information you can get out of your accounting […]

Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?

As business owners, we want to remain optimistic about our business’s future. But life can happen, and we need to be prepared.  Could your business survive a disaster?  A good business owner thinks about all the risks to their business and has a plan in place to reduce or eliminate them.  In 2017, we’ve already […]

Areas of the Business an Owner should Outsource

What Areas of the Business an Owner should Outsource? One person can handle only limited number of tasks. It is simply because one cannot be an expert on everything. At some point it becomes necessary to seek help from people who specialize in their fields. It is important to know what areas of the business […]

Employee versus Independent Contractor

Employee versus Independent Contractor – What’s the Difference? An employee is a person who works under a contract of employment while an independent contractor is someone who earns their income from their own businesses rather than depending on another person for their livelihood. They are sometimes called business owners, self-employed or consultants. They include: accountants, […]