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How to Calculate Profit for Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding how to calculate profit is crucial for any business owner. Profitability is not just an indicator of business success; it’s essential for survival. This blog post will guide you through the process of calculating profit, discuss the different types of profit you might assess, and offer practical tips to help you maximize your business’s…

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Beginner’s Guide to the 8-Step Accounting Cycle

Understanding the accounting cycle is fundamental for anyone involved in financial management, whether you’re running a small business, managing a large corporation, or just starting out in the field of accounting. The accounting cycle is a structured process used by organizations to record and manage their financial transactions. From identifying transactions to reporting and analysis,…

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Choosing Between QuickBooks Desktop and Online Advanced

Choose QuickBooks Enterprise or Advanced As businesses grow and evolve, their needs change. One ongoing challenging decision is selecting the right accounting system. Numerous factors come into play, including readiness for upgrades or switches, and determining the most suitable configuration for your industry. To help you decide what would be the best fit for your…

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10 Real Advantages of Ongoing Bookkeeping Services

Effective bookkeeping is the backbone of successful business management, providing clarity and control over financial health. In our latest blog post, we explore the 10 advantages of ongoing bookkeeping services, highlighting how they can transform your business operations. From enhancing financial analysis and decision-making to ensuring compliance and improving cash flow management, regular bookkeeping offers…

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2024 Small Business Guide to Managing Payroll Expenses

Navigating the myriad costs associated with running a small business can be daunting, from overheads like rent and equipment to the variable costs of office supplies. A significant and often complex aspect of these expenditures is payroll. The addition of each new team member not only increases the workforce but also the payroll expenses. But…

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10 Ways to Manage & Improve Cash Flow in Construction

Cash flow is essential for any construction business. Poor cash flow can lead to a lack of resources and can even put a business into bankruptcy. This is why it is essential for construction companies to manage and improve their cash flow. Here are 10 ways to manage and improve cash flow in the construction…

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QuickBooks Desktop 2021 Discontinuation May 31st – How This Affects You

The QuickBooks 2021 Discontinuation is near! For many seasoned users, we know it is that time of the year. For those of you who have just started using QuickBooks Desktop, you may be wondering what this means to you, especially if you are using version 21 or earlier. Put simply: anyone who is still using version any…

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25 Essential Financial Safeguards Every Small Business Must Know

Growing businesses already face a myriad of challenges, and recent data adds another concern: According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), in the past few years, small enterprises with less than 100 employees have suffered greater financial losses due to fraud compared to large corporations with over 10,000 employees. The primary culprits? Many…

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10 Cash Flow Metrics and KPIs

Gaining a solid grasp of cash flow is fundamental to ensuring the long-term sustainability of your business finances. Cash flow represents the inflow and outflow of money within your company over a specified period. When the money coming in exceeds the money going out, you enjoy a positive cash flow, signifying a robust financial state….

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10 Benefits of Using the Cloud in Bookkeeping

If your company still uses desktop software or spreadsheets for bookkeeping, it may be time to consider upgrading to a cloud-based accounting system. Cloud-based software offers many benefits over on-premises solutions, including allowing users to work from anywhere, at any time, automation of time-consuming manual processes, improves accuracy and compliance and the ability to accelerate…

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The top 10 QuickBooks Online apps for your small business

Unleash the power of QuickBooks® Online to supercharge your business operations. With a plethora of robust applications and add-ons at your fingertips, your workflow automation, bookkeeping, invoicing, and data entry tasks transform into a seamless, fluid process. QuickBooks integrations are so intuitive, they’re designed to help your small to medium-sized business glide effortlessly on the…

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Merchants Payments Guide 2023

Many businesses understand the vital role that online transactions play in growing their business. Yet, the mechanics of online payment processing can still spur questions. Understanding the intricacies of credit card payment processing has become increasingly essential, as is selecting a fitting merchant or processor that aligns with their specific business requirements. In the subsequent…

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