2017

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started my first business was overlooking the importance of financial management. I had no idea how to do business accounting or even manage my inventory properly. At tax time, I was in way over my head. I spent a long time working with a business accountant to understand the basics and explore the details of the process so that I could manage my own books through the year. That's when I published this blog. I hope the information here will help others like me who don't have the financial edge but still want to run their own business.

2017

Sustainability Principles For An Ice Cream Shop

30 March 2017
 Categories:
Business, Blog

Many people enjoy the convenience of having delicious, gourmet ice cream treats available to them on a hot summer's day. But a growing number of those people are concerned about the environmental friendliness of repeatedly patronizing an ice cream shop throughout the summer. So, customers may look to you for an example in sustainability. Here are some principles to consider when increasing the sustainability of your ice cream shop. Offer Recyclable and Compostable Containers
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Tips for Choosing the Best Online Business Opportunity

30 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Online business opportunities are appealing because they allow you to make an additional income from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you choose to work). But finding the right opportunity is challenging because there are so many directions you could go. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you are looking for the best online business opportunity.  Where Do Your Interests Lie? First of all, don't choose a business opportunity only because you heard it's a hot industry.
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4 Things To Realize About Bottled Water

30 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

If you drink bottled water, it is helpful to know what you are really drinking. Here are four things that you need to realize about bottled water. #1 Bottled Water Is Designed To Be Recycled Bottled water is always packaged in plastic that can be recycled. In some states, you now have to put down a deposit on bottled water like you do on soda cans. However, even if you don't have to put down a deposit for the water, you should be able to easily recycle your bottled water at any plastic recycling service center.
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3 Ways To Increase The Effectiveness Of Your Promotional Products

30 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Consumers love to receive free gifts, which helps to make promotional products a valuable marketing tool for your business. Incorporating promotional products into your company's marketing budget allows you to use these giveaways to help draw new customers and retain your existing customer base. Here are three tips that you can use to help you increase the effectiveness of your promotional products, elevating your promotional items to the next level in the future.
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Winter Winding Down? Tips For Getting Your Business’s Furnace Ready For The Off-Season

30 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Every year, there comes a time when it seems as if the winter season is finally loosening its grip on the weather. Snowstorms become rainstorms and you start to see little hints of green buds on your trees and plants outside of the office. When this transition begins and the temperatures warm, it can be easy to just want to switch the heat off on your thermostat and forget about your heating system and your furnace until next winter.
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About Me
Number Needs: Small Business Accounting Basics

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started my first business was overlooking the importance of financial management. I had no idea how to do business accounting or even manage my inventory properly. At tax time, I was in way over my head. I spent a long time working with a business accountant to understand the basics and explore the details of the process so that I could manage my own books through the year. That's when I published this blog. I hope the information here will help others like me who don't have the financial edge but still want to run their own business.

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