When establishing your business, you may forget how to do different steps for a particular job. It's OK. You are doing a lot, so you are bound to forget. To help you remember better, make a task list for each process that isn't done often. What task lists should be created? Examples of task lists are the quarterly estimated taxes process, emailing customers reminders about upcoming services, working on social media engagement jobs, and creating blog posts. Why make a task list for my … [Read more...] about How to Make an Effective Task List For Solopreneurs
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3 Important Things You Need To Know About Data Entry
I have offered bookkeeping services for about 10 years now and there are 3 important things you need to know about data entry when venturing into your new small business. You can get into real trouble if you don't have your bookkeeping in order. Here we go. ALWAYS start your business with a good bookkeeping application and process! Whether it is QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Online, Quicken, or any other software or online service, the application needs to be established. … [Read more...] about 3 Important Things You Need To Know About Data Entry
9 Things Every Owner Needs To Know About Accounts Receivable
Everyone wants to be paid for their services, right? We don't like to call and remind the client to send the check daily. We want our clients to be trustworthy and pay when the bill is due. At one time or another, we all have dealt with someone paying late. It makes us feel unappreciated. Doesn't it? I know it does for me. To help you minimize your accounts receivable issues, I share these nine(9) things every owner needs to know about accounts receivable. Tip: Visit U.S. Small Business … [Read more...] about 9 Things Every Owner Needs To Know About Accounts Receivable
The Best New Blogger Time Saving Tips
Starting a blog can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to think of topics to write about, but you also have to learn a little bit about the terminology of what goes into a blog. This week we are going to share the best new blogger time saving tips you need to know. Follow along and take action on your blog. Break down tasks into various steps. These steps will give you direction and focus and will help you move into a better flow with your blog. These main areas are blog post inspiration … [Read more...] about The Best New Blogger Time Saving Tips
Saving Time Using Pinterest For Small Businesses
As small business owners, we need to save time wherever we can. This week, I will be talking about saving time using Pinterest for your small business. Yes, I know this sounds like an oxymoron statement, but it isn't. Benefits of saving time using Pinterest: If you are a visual person and need to see things to remember them, Pinterest has lots of images to remind you of tasks that need to be done. After all, it is an image-based social media site.Planning events for your business. If … [Read more...] about Saving Time Using Pinterest For Small Businesses
Important Areas To Visit Pinterest Business Analytics
Pinterest is by far my favorite search and social site. Sharing images and helping others, they created this site just for me and probably many other people. =) While the Pinterest Analytics section is informative, we can get lost in all the numbers and forget to figure out what they mean. Over the years, I have devised a system to review this area without spending too much time analyzing and not enough time implementing. Today, I am going to share with you my shortcuts. Do I have a Pinterest … [Read more...] about Important Areas To Visit Pinterest Business Analytics
The Most Important Areas of Instagram Insights in 2020
Instagram has become quite popular in the last few years. This powerhouse social media site helps small businesses with branding. It also allows followers to see what's going on "behind the scenes." But, what really does work on Instagram? Well, each business page is different and there are many factors involved. To figure out your particular situation, the Insights section on the app works nicely. It gives you quick information about shared posts. NEW FOR 2020: Facebook Creator Studio … [Read more...] about The Most Important Areas of Instagram Insights in 2020
7 Easy and Useful Ways to Keep Focused During The Day
As small business owners, we all get distracted from answering the phones, conference calls, and interruptions in the office. We could have such a busy day that we didn't accomplish anything by the day's end. It's so frustrating. But, how do we get back to what we really need to do quickly and easily and not get swayed by yet another small, less important task? Before we can answer this question, we will need to determine what your priorities are in your business. Ask yourself these questions … [Read more...] about 7 Easy and Useful Ways to Keep Focused During The Day
5 Super Fast Tips to Save Time Online
If you are visiting our blog, you are most likely a small business owner. You are so busy and can't fit social media into your day, right? There's no wonder - you are probably preoccupied with all the tasks you have to do each day. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone in not having time to be online. But knowing that, it is crucial to be involved and get your brand online as well. Today, I am going to share with you some tips to keep your online tasks simple, quick, and easy. 5 Tips To … [Read more...] about 5 Super Fast Tips to Save Time Online
