Are you ready to take business networking to the next level? Then try a business referral group. Business referral groups, also called business referral networks or leads clubs, are networking organizations with a difference: They’re all about giving and getting referrals. For business owners who want to get fast results, a business referral group can […]
10 Bookkeeping Basics You Can’t Ignore
Millions of small business owners and startup entrepreneurs are masters at creating great products and services, building awesome teams and winning over customers. Many of them, however, would probably flunk basic bookkeeping. But if you – the business owner – don’t understand the different types of “accounts” your bookkeeper uses to organize your finances, measuring […]
First Steps in Opening a New Business in Texas
Deciding to open a business is a thrilling prospect and, for those who have done their research, a good decision. If you haven’t thought seriously about the pros and cons of opening a business we suggest you take some time and check out our previous blog post titled “Considering Opening your Own Business?“. After you […]
Considering Opening your Own Business?
Have you been thinking about taking the next step in your career? Is being an entrepreneur calling your name? Opening a new business can be both exciting and overwhelming. As the old saying goes if you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail. Knowing what you are getting yourself into and being prepared will give […]
17 Small Business Statistics You Need to Be Well Aware Of
If you own a small business—or are thinking about starting one—you’re in excellent company: there are 28.8 million small businesses in the United States, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, and they have 56.8 million employees. Small businesses (defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees) account for 99.7% of all business in the […]
Small-business optimism surging, surveys show
Small business owners’ view of the economy is surging and giving them an incentive to hire. That’s the finding of surveys released last week by two advocacy groups, the National Small Business Association and the National Federation of Independent Business. The number of owners who believe the economy is doing better than it was six […]
Small Business Forecast: 2017
2016 is about to end—none too soon for many of us. But whether it was a good year for your small business or a mediocre one, chances are you’re looking forward to the promise a new year brings. What does 2017 have in store for small businesses? To get some answers I asked an array […]
How Important Are Small Businesses to Local Economies?
While small businesses may not generate as much money as large corporations, they are a critical component of and major contributor to the strength of local economies. Small businesses present new employment opportunities and serve as the building blocks of the United States’ largest corporations. Contributions A small business is defined as a business (corporation, […]
What Happens With Poor Bookkeeping?
Poor bookkeeping can hurt a business in a variety of ways, even when a company is profitable. In addition to missed opportunities caused by a lack of accurate records, a business can increase its costs or run into legal problems. Understanding how bad accounting practices can hurt your business will help you take steps to […]
6 Smart Budgeting Tips for Small Business Owners
We hope you find the below content useful and informative. If you would like an experienced partner to assist your business in developing a budget and maintaining your small businesses finances, please contact us today! If you run a small business, it’s likely that you’re operating on a relatively limited budget. Whether you bootstrapped your […]
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