Are You an Accounting Rookie?
My rookie year… Once upon a time, I quit my real job (restaurant manager – good salary, benefits and someone to cover for me when I wasn’t around) and went to work for my husband, Hot Rod, in his...
View ArticleDown with DEBT
I love helping people! One of the biggest challenges I encounter is the suffocating burden of debt. Money buys options. Debt eliminates options. Do you struggle under the mounting pressure of...
View ArticleThe Sweet Spot Job
My husband Hot Rod and I were in business together a long time ago. Like many other contractors, we were seduced by the “BIG Job.” A “BIG Job” is one that… Has lots of dollars in the bid. Has lots …...
View ArticleHow Much Should I Charge?
You want to make more sales and more money. Good for you. And it’s good business. Here’s the problem. More sales at a losing selling price is like cliff diving into a lake. You might not hit bottom,...
View Article[Webinar] Last Minute Tax Advice for Your Small Business
When tax time rolls around, don’t file an extension. Just get ‘er done! Stay up late, turn off the TV, do what it takes to assemble what you need to get 2011 wrapped up. A handy checklist can help...
View Article7 Tips to Dig Out of Debt
Debt as a national challenge is connected to rampant, unchecked individual debt. I’m not lecturing, I’m just saying. Many households overspend. Many companies run at a loss, year after year. Debt is...
View ArticleHow To Run a Family Business: 6 Simple Rules
Ah, the dream of running your own business! Until it turns into a nightmare. Does this sound familiar? Mr. Know It All decides to go into business for himself. He is good at what he does, so he...
View ArticleHow to Clean Up Your Payroll
I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 20 years helping people clean up financial messes. The messy mess (the smelly smell for Sponge Bob fans) is payroll. Payroll entries are complicated. There is...
View ArticleWho Taught You Business Basics?
Business is pretty easy. I wish we taught accounting and finance basics in sixth grade. Alas, I didn’t even learn how to balance a checkbook during my high priced stint at a private college for a...
View Article5 Ways To Audit Proof Your Business
Imagine…you discover the certified letter in your mailbox from the IRS, announcing you have been selected for an audit. No worries! Once upon a time, I made a “Slinky-knot” mess out of my QuickBooks™...
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5 Tips for Financial Goal Setting!
“What’s the point of setting financial goals? I have no idea what will happen each day for sales. Unexpected expenses crop up all the time, too. If it’s just a ‘guess,’ then why bother?” That’s...
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You, Me and a Budget Spreadsheet
Budgeting. UGH. I call it the “B Word” because so many people are resistant to the word BUDGETING. Nobody wants to Budget, right? Budgeting is all about deprivation and doing without. It’s...
View ArticleBiz Tips: 3 Ways to Finish Strong in 2014
Your accounting is like the back of the truck, or your top desk drawer. It can get messy. It takes discipline to get things cleaned up and keep them that way. And discipline makes all the difference...
View ArticleTeamwork Makes The Dream Work
“Teamwork makes the dream work.” ~Sh’niece Tabb Every now and then, I get an email or call from a client that reminds me of why I do what I do. My mission, my why, is to expand peace, prosperity and...
View ArticleHow to Fix Weird Accounting Entries
The end of the year approaches. Time to assess progress and get ready for a fresh start and new year. NOW is the time to clean up your accounting messes. Like being physically fit, fiscal fitness...
View ArticleHere are Some Helpful Tips for Tax Time
Dreading tax time? Take a deep breath, and reconsider. Tax season can be a terrific opportunity to ramp up your business and profitability. As you assemble your financial information, block out some...
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