Expanding your app-titude: Add a business line to your personal cellphone

Many people simply resign themselves to having one phone number for both business and personal use. It’s sometimes messy, and there are some clients that you’d rather didn’t have your personal cell number, but it is easier than carrying two phones, right? Among other options, call-forwarding systems have been around for a long time. Think […]

Build An Online Community To Grow Your Small Business

Client When Susan Blanchett was told she no longer had a job, she decided to start her own business making and selling macaroons from home.  Requests from friends turned into orders, orders turned into an online business:  Macaroons4U.  Within six months, she was taking so many orders, she decided to open her first store with […]

Stand Out With Your Brand And Presentation

“The most Beloved Brands are either different, better or cheaper. Or else, not around for very long.” Firm Branding Branding your business is important.  It helps customers and prospects identify with your business.  Consistent use of your logo and presentation of materials is critical to building that recognition. Also consider your business name.  What message […]

An Audit Does Not And Should Not Have To Be Painful

I recently had a lengthy conversation with one of my most valued clients, confidants and friend.  I was dreading having such a conversation since I new ahead of time that it would not be a delightful exchange.  I also knew that my Team and mostly me had been a disappointment.  And we all hate to […]

U.S. Economy Grew 3% in 2nd Quarter, Fastest Pace in 2 Years

U.S. Economy Grew 3% in 2nd Quarter, Fastest Pace in 2 Years By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ AUG. 30, 2017 There are several reasons that his goal is probably far-fetched, namely the country’s aging work force and slower population growth than in the past. Combine that with low productivity growth, and hitting Mr. Trump’s target begins [...]

Switching to the Cloud

Is it worth making the switch? Cloud computing has gained a lot of momentum over the past few years, which is not surprising especially since it allows companies to streamline their processes, resulting to increased efficiency and productivity. In addition, doing business in the cloud can significantly reduce operational costs and make pertinent information easily […]

Social Media: Ten Things Accountants Should Not Do

If you’re an accountant who has been experimenting with social media, this article is for you. It will be of particular interest if you’ve been disappointed by your social media experiences. And you aren’t alone if you started out with unrealistic expectations or misunderstood how social media works. I’ve been enjoying my use of social […]