Becoming a bookkeeping and accounting professional is a great way to start a career in finance, and there are many paths to getting there. However, for those who are looking

If you're looking to start a tax business, earning the Enrolled Agent certification can help set you apart from competitors. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax preparer

Claiming a corner as a bookkeeping business in a competitive market of accounting firms is no small task. But pigeon-holing a business into the niche that got that corner could

In a competitive job market, it can be nearly impossible to stand out from the swath of people applying for the same role. You may have heard about online training

Editor’s Note It’s unusual to find outside articles devoted to the needs of the freelance accountant. But, with the author’s approval, I am sending one to you in it’s entirety. It’s written by freelancing accountant, Thomas M. Begley, to business owners explaining the advantages of outsourcing their accounting. Although a bit lengthy I think you’ll […]

After meeting with a potential client, you should compose a letter of engagement immediately to formalize your business relationship. The letter not only seals the deal, but it articulates and solidifies expectations of both contractor and client. Most small businesses respect a formal agreement but appreciate one that is not written like a legal document. […]

The majority of people polled said they are more stressed today than they were just a few years ago. Nobody needs to convince you of that. Demands from family, work, money, and a dozen other factors can stretch us to the limit if we don’t know how to eliminate stress. The list of stress-related health […]

The 80-20 Rule The Pareto Principle is one that is followed by most successful business operators. It’s name is derived from the nineteenth century Italian economist of the same name and is a performance rule which states that 80% of your results are achieved from 20% of your activities. It can also be expressed as […]

With tax season behind us, it’s time to assist clients in their tax planning. For that reason, I felt it timely to discuss the IRD — I had one of my largest tax clients, and a good friend, surprised by this when his father passed away last year. When an individual passes away, it’s almost […]

A CD is a savings product. When you agree to purchase a CD, you agree to leave the money on deposit with the financial institution for a specified term. CDs usually pay a higher interest rate than other savings products because you agree not to make any withdrawals until the CD comes due. If you […]

As I have said to you in the past, the media – newspapers, radio, television and magazines are always searching for stories and angles. The key to good public relations is to determine who will be interested in your particular story or angle. Just two of the many techniques which you can use to succeed […]

There’s an old adage in marketing and advertising which encourages one to promote the “benefits and not the features” of a product. Without doubt this golden rule has application in marketing all services and products – accounting services included. Tell Clients the Benefits They Will Gain From Paying For Your Service When you are talking […]