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Create Your Own Website

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:40:00 GMT

It doesn’t matter if you are a gardener or a law firm, you need a website. Your website should be listed on your business cards (another absolute must), your advertising, on emails, everything!

Tax Reporting Questions For 2008

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Question: Do I have to have every vendor fill out a W-9 every year? Answer: No, have your vendor fill out one W-9 and keep it on file.

A New Approach To Business

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:05:00 GMT

The following is a list of company benefits every employer should strive to provide to its employees: respect, a chance to grow on the job, livable wages, generous paid vacations, medical and dental insurance, pension plans and profit sharing.

Career Path of an Office Manager

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:50:00 GMT

I believe Office Managers who are not receiving adequate support from upper-management staff need to step up as leaders and voice their concerns.

Avoiding the Risks of Bookkeeper Embezzlement

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:35:00 GMT

If you are not receiving timely financials, I hate to inform you that you are at risk for the above scenario. You may trust your bookkeeper implicitly...in every embezzlement case this was true.

Hickeys: A Mark of Unprofessionalism

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:25:00 GMT

I have run into a situation twice now with an employee who keeps showing up to work with hickeys on her neck. In my opinion, this is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. I don't care what type of working environment you are in, everyone should appear presentable for work.

Tracking Employee Time

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Whether you work for a small office or a large organization, tracking employee time always seems to be an issue. As office managers, we do not have the time to baby-sit employees, yet if we don't monitor time, certain employees will take advantage.

Coding Petty Cash

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:25:00 GMT

One of the most frequent mistakes accountants see on financial statements is the miscoding of petty cash. It is a very simple concept to grasp but for bookkeepers who do not know what they're doing, they can really make a mess of this simple entry.

The Value Of Networking

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:10:00 GMT

Depending on what type of business you own, networking can be a very profitable source for you. The types of businesses I have seen great success with are service businesses.

Blogging For Your Business

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:15:00 GMT

I recently attended a tele-seminar through WordPress on a topic many of us are unfamiliar with - blogging. I had always thought blogging was people's personal opinions and ideas about their own lives, music, food, etc. but I learned through this seminar that blogging is a very valuable tool in bringing prospective clients to your business.