The Seven Benefits of Online Bill Payments Versus Cheques for Your Business
I have written in the past about the need to switch from manual cheques to online bill payments… While cheques seem secure (you are using paper and pen, after all), online bill payments deliver awesome advantages in speed, security, and cost. Cheques are risky. Online...
Choosing the Right KPIs to Drive Success in Your Business
A family business is more than a company. It is legacy, values, and generations of demanding work. It is unique. And just like every family is different, every family business has its own way to define success. So how do you know if you are on the right path? Key...
Use Your Financial Reports to Stop Profit Leaks
Running a business or organization is challenging enough without losing money you didn’t even know you were losing! Profit leaks—small, unnoticed losses—can quietly drain your bottom line. There is a solution – using your basic reports in a new way. At...
Maximizing Profit Margins While Scaling
Growth is exciting, right? However, if you scale unthinkingly, profit margins can shrink if you are not careful. The trick? Boost efficiency, improve cash flow, and cut waste—without slowing growth. Here is how to do it. Number 1 - Streamline Operations More growth...
How We Keep Your Business’s Financial Data Secure with Xero, Plooto, HubDoc, and ApprovalMax
As you know we manage all your internal accounting processes using online software… Cloud-based platforms like Xero, Plooto, HubDoc, and ApprovalMax have made managing your finances easier, timelier, more accurate and efficient. But with the convenience of these tools...
How to Avoid Making this One Big Mistake that Many People Make
I wrote the following blog in 2018. I think it is great for a re-visit. For those who have not read it, please enjoy… You Cannot Increase Sales Yes, that is true, you cannot increase sales. Go ahead, try it. You cannot increase sales or profit (or lose weight for...
Tips and Tidbits from Around the World
Many of you know I use an app aptly named Freedom… It is super flexible. One thing you can do is set multiple sets of blocklists. What is a blocklist? I am glad you asked… You choose which websites, or groups of sites, plus apps that you want Freedom from. You can...
Tidbits From Around the World
We Love Xero Xero is the core accounting software system we use for all our clients. Why do we love it? Because it is soooo user friendly. It is intuitive, and the interface is easy on the eyes. Our Team started using it many years ago, and they learned it quickly...
Four Powerful Topics to Support You in Your Business
This week I will send you detailed information on four relevant topics for your business and organization… Working effectively and productively Cyber-Security essentials Do we as small business owners need Global Password Protection? How Well is Your Website Working?...
Sunk Costs – Do not Look at What You Have Spent, Look at What it Will Cost Later
Sunk costs, like a sunk ship are better left on the shoals to rot… Actually, a sunk ship is a good analogy for sunk costs. Is it better to raise the ship and restore it or buy a new one? A car analogy works great too. We all know how little it takes to wipe out a car,...