As a small business grows, we tend to adapt our current procedures to our new larger company. However, this thought may not work because larger companies work differently than smaller companies. For example, the invoicing process will need to change and take more time if you don't update the system when you have more clients to invoice. A solution to this issue is to use a software package, like QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online, instead of invoicing with Microsoft Word document … [Read more...] about Questions to Make Your Office More Organized When Business Grows
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8 Important Examples of Small Business Paperwork Systems
Is your small business paperwork important? One word, YES! Your small business paperwork is important! They need to be accessible, at a moment's notice. The IRS may need them if you were audited. Your accountant may need them if she is doing your taxes. You may need them if you have to reference client information. Having a good filing system in place for all your different types of paper will make your office run more efficiently. Just like the brain, we need to be able … [Read more...] about 8 Important Examples of Small Business Paperwork Systems
The Right Type of Technology to use for Your Small Business
Sitting down in front of the TV, going to do some research for a client's meeting tomorrow, do you go for the iPad or your laptop? I, personally use my laptop to create posts, research ideas, and deal with clients. Here is my view of laptop vs. iPad. As I am a bookkeeper and admin specialist, privacy and security is a big issue for me because I deal with sensitive data. Don't forget to keep technology updated on your computer and tablets. In recent years, with regular use of smartphones, iPad, … [Read more...] about The Right Type of Technology to use for Your Small Business
How to transform a filing cabinet from shabby to chic
Whether you have an office at home or in a corporate park, this is a great and affordable way to spruce up your desk. Recently I was revitalizing a filing cabinet in my office. Check it out. This is a before picture. The hardware was cheap and I have wanted to get rid of it for a while now. So I decided to give it a face-lift with pattern Contact Paper I had in my craft supplies. This is how I did it. I first removed the hardware that I didn't like and removed the lock that I installed … [Read more...] about How to transform a filing cabinet from shabby to chic
How to Create an Inviting Break Room
If you have a home office or an office outside your home, a coffee station is a wonderful place to gather and get to know your coworkers, colleagues, and clients. It's an area that you can use to relax and have some time to decompress before starting work again. But, what would you have in this space? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Or has your Break Room become a mishmash of items that people have brought in over time. Today, I am going to talk break down the process to … [Read more...] about How to Create an Inviting Break Room
Tips To Make Your Business Goals a Success
Being a business owner is freeing but also time-consuming. We can make our schedule and work with and spend time with the people we chose. However, there are some downfalls. One such downfall is being able to keep focused on seeing the bigger picture for our business and creating new goals for your business. Lucky for you, here is a list of tips to make your business goals a success. Here are some questions to ask yourself first before determining a goal. Where we want our business to … [Read more...] about Tips To Make Your Business Goals a Success
3 Tips to Help Any Small Business Start-Up Reduce Stress
Does this scenario sound familiar? A client calls and asks for some notes from the meeting emailed to him/her ASAP. You get off the phone and your hearts racing while you frantically look for a piece of notepaper. Finally, after 30 minutes of looking under piles and piles of paper, you find it. You think to yourself, "OK, breathe, I found it. Thank God!" It doesn't have to be this way. When starting a new business, you need to get your space organized to manage those tasks that come in. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Help Any Small Business Start-Up Reduce Stress
National Small Business Week is May 12-16 – 4 Small Business Tips for Start-up Companies
Next Week is National Small Business Week! If you haven't checked out The U.S. Small Business Administration site, this is a great week to check it out. They offer several webinars this week. Check out the list of webinars they offer. I like this site. It is a great resource to help start your own business, get loans and grant information, and many other things. There is even a Learning Center that has a variety of video and courses you can take. From Marketing to Finance to selling to the … [Read more...] about National Small Business Week is May 12-16 – 4 Small Business Tips for Start-up Companies
5 Tips on How to Make Your Office Productive
Tuesday is said to be the most productive day of the week. With the Monday morning meeting behind you and your priorities set for the week, Tuesdays are usually the most productive day of the week. But here are 5 tips on how to make your office productive every day not just on Tuesdays. Start each day with a list of things to do in a priority order. You can use letters or numbers as priorities. Try to use different symbols that show the priorities for fun. First priority could be ! , The … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on How to Make Your Office Productive
