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3 Smarter Accounting Moves To Boost Cash Flow In 2020

I recently shared three smart moves a business owner can take in 2020 to boost cash. Well, you know what? I’m not done— and these moves might be even smarter than the ones before. If you’re running a business, here’s what you can do to increase your cash flow.  Move #4:  Make It Easy For... Read More

Gene Marks
December 16, 2019
6 min read

3 Smart Accounting Moves That Will Boost Your Cash In 2020

Move #1: Stop Monkeying With Your Suppliers Whenever some financial expert advises me to “use your suppliers for financing” I cringe.  Why would anyone do that? Sure, it’s probably easier to extend payments with your suppliers rather than, say, increase your line of credit with your bank.  But your suppliers are your most important partners.... Read More

Gene Marks
November 11, 2019
5 min read

How CPAs Can Benefit From ERP Software

If you’re a CPA, you know how important it is to build trust between you and your clients. After all, you’re not just a financial advisor. You’re a business advisor. That means your clients look to you for help beyond tax season. They seek your advice and guidance about technology, growth strategy, and staying competitive. At least,... Read More

Scott Hammer
October 14, 2019
6 min read

How to Prepare Your Small Business for a Recession

Warning signs of another recession are looming. If you run or manage a small to midsize business, you’re probably wondering what that could mean for your future. How can your business brave the uncertainty of another economic downturn? Rather than panic, prepare. As reported by Small Business Trends, 44% of small business owners have not... Read More

Scott Hammer
September 4, 2019
5 min read

How Small Businesses Can Maintain Cash Flow

If you run or manage a small business, there’s a lot about accounting that’s in your control: payroll and taxes are just a few. But when it comes to how you maintain cash flow, you’re probably relying on payments from customers.  More than we’d like to admit, those customer payments often come in late. And... Read More

Scott Hammer
August 9, 2019
6 min read

How to Increase Your Project Profitability

The eternal struggle: finishing projects on time, within budget, and making sure they’re profitable. Even with project management software, a skilled manager, and a dynamite team all working within carefully structured tasks and deadlines, there are always obstacles. Scopes change. Orders change. Members of your project team get sick and miss work. No matter what... Read More

Scott Hammer
June 11, 2019
10 min read