Be Open to a New Direction

May 19, 2009

I just did something for “me” that I am proud of and I want to share with you. After 9 years (or maybe even more) of leading and coordinating a women’s bible study at my church, I have resigned. The study has grown from a group of 10 to now over 100. At times we’ve had […]

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Reduce Your Employee Benefits Expenses

April 6, 2009

  Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. For everyone who offers health insurance, the cost has gone up yet again, 33% since 2004. According to Towers […]

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Reduce Your Staff Salaries Expenses

April 3, 2009

Happy Feet hd Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. I know this will be a touchy area. The most important thing is for you to be […]

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Reduce Your Banking and Merchant Fees Expenses

March 31, 2009

Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. While this may seem small, it adds up. Look to see if you are getting the best fees possible. It […]

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Sales Tax Rate Change in QuickBooks

March 30, 2009

The Sales Tax rate is going up in California in a few days on April 1. While we in Calfornia are not happy, we must still ensure our accounting systems properly calculate the new sales tax rate.   Many of my QuickBooks clients have emailed to ask how they make this change in their software. I decided others might want […]

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Reduce Your Office Supplies Expenses

March 28, 2009

Tighten Your Belt Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. When was the last time you looked at the details in this account? It might shock you. […]

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Reduce Your Professional Development & Training Expenses

March 25, 2009

Tighten Your Belt Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. Both you and your staff must keep up your training and learning. Is it really necessary to […]

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Reduce Your Marketing and Promotional Expenses

March 22, 2009

Especially with the current state of the U.S. economy, now is the time to tighten your belt. Without writing a novel, here are a few things a small business can consider in this expense category. Are you putting on events that hardly anyone shows up for? Maybe the company you are using to do the […]

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