Category: 8. Accounting Other

Change Your Pessimistic Ways

Studies show that optimism can ensure professionals more success, happiness and longevity. Individuals who see the glass as half full generally lead fuller and more satisfying lives. Unfortunately, many mistakenly

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Navigating the Hard Sale

5 Sale-Closing Techniques You've done your homework. Your presentation was outstanding, but the prospective client is not in a buying mood. So what should you do? Try these techniques: 1.

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Say What You Mean to Say

The holidays are a time when people are more likely to believe in magic. Jessica Hagy, a Forbes contributor who uses pointed visuals to share powerful ideas, recently posted “40

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A Principle of Profitability

Universal Accounting Center is all about helping small business owners like you improve profitability and, consequently, the longevity of your business. Under the Universal Business Model (UBM), there are three

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Balancing Business with Family

Did you launch your practice because you wanted to enjoy a more flexible schedule that enabled you to spend more time with love ones? Did you ultimately find yourself overwhelmed

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When Clients Get Cranky

5 Tips on Dealing with Unhappy Customers We’ve all been the cranky customer at one time or another: unsatisfied with the service we’re received, desiring to talk to that one

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The Dangers of Complacence and Narcissism in Your Business

CBSnews.com writer Margaret Heffernan is asked for professional advice by many organizations. When a senior manager asked why they come to her, she explained, “Most organizations are complacent and narcissistic.

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2 Questions for Your Startup

There are lots of questions entrepreneurs ask themselves when considering a startup, including the following: Am I self-motivated? Do I have the necessary expertise? Is this something I’m passionate about?

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4 Ways to Better Manage Your Stress

You’re not the only small business owner feeling a little stressed this year. Whether you’re panicking at the state of the economy or overwhelmed by a huge workload, your apprehension

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Build Customer Loyalty by Doing Less

That may sound counterintuitive, but consider this—your clients will appreciate you more if you serve them so well that they need you less. In a recent CBS Money Watch article

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Are You a Great Boss?

Managing employees isn’t always easy. And when you’re busy juggling clients, accounting tasks, financial management and the marketing for new business, acting as a great boss can slide to the

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