As small business owners, we all get distracted during the day, from answering the phones, conference calls, and interruptions in the office. We could have such a busy day that by the end of the day, we didn't accomplish anything. 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 … [Read more...]
9 Things Every Owner Needs To Know About Accounts Receivable
Everyone wants to be paid for their service, right? We don't want to have to call and remind the client to send the check day in and day out. 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 am sharing these 9 things every owner needs to know about accounts … [Read more...]
Saving Time Using Pinterest – Advice For Your Small Business
As a small business owner, 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 keep reminding you of tasks that need to be done. After all, it is an image-based social media site. Planning events for your … [Read more...]
Small Business Stress Management Tips
It's not easy being a small business owner. We need to wear many hats. We need to manage individuals and daily tasks while working on getting our business to the next level. We also need to look at the big picture and make sure tasks are running smoothly while dealing with the smaller important administrative tasks. It can be quite stressful, don't you think? Here are small business stress management tips I have found that helped me with my stress level: Tip 1: Write down your tasks and how … [Read more...]
How To Remember Tasks At Work
We have lots of tasks to do during the workday as small business owners. From answering phones, speaking with customers to designing new layouts, doing payroll and writing invoices, our days are full of mindless tasks and mentally challenging ones. So how can we remember all of it? Here are some tips on how to remember tasks at work to make your day more productive: 6 Tasks to improve your productivity Make the phone's calendar your best friend. Add appointments to the calendar and … [Read more...]
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. Spreadsheets are OK if … [Read more...]
The Most Important Areas To Review In Pinterest Analytics
Pinterest is by far my favorite social media 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...]
The Most Important Areas of Instagram Insights
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 page is different and there are many factors involved. To figure out your particular situation, the Insights section works nicely. It gives you quick information about shared posts and followers demographics details. In this post, we will … [Read more...]
Quick Ways to Save You Time At Work
Do you want to save time in your daily activities? Small business owners are always looking for ways to make their life easier and less stressful. This post will help you do just that. We will be sharing our quick and easy ways to save you time at work. They are so easy that you may think, "why didn't I think of that?". Come along and get more time back in your day. 11 Quick Unique Ways to Save You Time These tips are quick and simple but are sometimes overlooked in a small business' … [Read more...]
