I spent the morning at the ‘2019 Raleigh Small Business Connect‘ held on the campus of NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina, it was an amazing experience and I learned that it is important to ‘Find Your Tribe’! Being a small business owner is immensely rewarding, but it is also extremely hard. Being a small…
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As an entrepreneur, you know the importance of good financial management. It’s just that dealing with all those numbers can be so daunting. Nonetheless, you sense that not keeping track of those digits can, or has, cost you. Don’t let it get you down. Below are 5 common bookkeeping mistakes and some simple tips to avoid them.…
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Creating good business habits is essential to long-term business success. If you’re like most small business owners, there are never enough hours in the day to complete every task on your list. Often you’re faced with prioritizing what you need to do right now – deal with a customer, meet a deadline, attend an event –…
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A Business dashboard is a valuable business intelligence tool, offering an “at-a-glance” view of a company’s performance. Some business owners use dashboards to track KPIs (key performance indicators) for just one aspect of their business, such as sales growth or financial data. Others want an overview of data from various sources, such as their accounting…
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If you think accounting software is just for tracking expenses and generating financial reports, you are losing out on an opportunity to improve your sales, and your bottom line. By taking advantage of information provided by your accounting software, you will benefit from a more informed approach to marketing and customer service. With a little…
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On average, small business owners spend 10 hours each week bookkeeping activities, such as recording, organizing, and processing financial transactions – everything from accounts receivable and payable, to employee payments, expense receipts and supplier invoices. While the process may be time-consuming (and tedious!), effective bookkeeping is the foundation of sound financial management – which in…
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Most small business owners who use accounting software quickly master the basics. They automate processes like invoicing and payroll, track expenses and view real time financial reports to manage cash flow and make better business decisions. But what many business owners don’t take advantage of are key insights that can improve customer care and increase…
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Tax season comes once a year, but preparation is a year-round effort. In fact, small business owners should really update financial data monthly with streamlined software or a cloud-based system. When tax time arrives, everything will be ready in one place. Plus, well-organized small businesses are in a better position to minimize their tax bill and avoid…
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Inventory is the lifeblood of your business. It is the largest asset on your balance sheet and your company’s biggest revenue-generator. It goes without saying that poorly managed inventory can do serious damage to your bottom line. Businesses without clear strategies for streamlining the in and out flow of goods will have trouble meeting their…
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Quick and efficient payment options benefit both small business owners and their customers. Consumers are used to flexibility – cash, check or charge? – when buying from large retailers. If you’re a cash-or-check only operation, consider how many sales you may be losing – and how your business would grow if your customers could pay…
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