Starting a virtual bookkeeping business from home can be an excellent way to earn a steady income while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely. With the rise of digital finance

“I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.”  –John Cage Whether you’re a full-time employee or a contractor, being the idea person can garner you a lot more time and attention—whether it be with a boss or client. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to […]

As a small-business owner, you are the greatest asset to your company, which also means that enhancing your professional development is the best investment you can ever make.  Author and entrepreneur Jeff Olson agrees, and in a recent Entrepreneur.com article explains that “The Smartest Long-Term Investment is You.” He begins by quoting Lincoln who once […]

Take Our Quiz to Find Out(Part One of a Two-Part Series) You have just survived a taxing tax season and find that you just don’t feel like yourself these days. Perhaps you’re lethargic or just can’t get excited about work like you used to. Are you experiencing burnout? Burnout is the result of physical, mental, […]

Overcome Burnout by Reducing the Stressors That Cause It(Part Two of a Two-Part Series) Last week you took our quiz to determine whether or not you’re experiencing job burnout. We’re guessing you’re back because you are indeed burned out and are looking for ways to eliminate both the symptoms and their causes. We asked you […]

While many like to argue, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, the truth is anyone can choose to start a positive and healthy habit today.  While it may require self-discipline and drive, we can alter the course of our lives simply by making new choices leading to better outcomes. In a recent Entrepreneur.com […]

Summer is a great time to slow down and reflex on one’s business and career. And reading good how-to books can provide you with great ideas on improving key business functions.  Current publications can help you understand and apply solid business principles to both your personal and professional life.  For this summer’s recommendations, we share […]

What You Should Focus on in December December often comes before we realize it,and when caught unaware we can miss key opportunities to acquire new clients, secure more business, and create more loyalty with employees.  This season, take command of the holidays and make key preparations that will enable you to take advantage of this […]

You have probably heard the daunting news before: roughly 50% of new businesses fail within the first five years of operation.  If you’ve ever considered launching your own practice, that statistic has probably given you pause.  However, there are tangible things you can do to avoid the most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs. In a […]

Many professionals dream of early retirement, hoping to spend more discretionary time doing what they’d like before their 65th birthdays.  And while a narrow margin of individuals is able to enjoy early retirement, it can be difficult to achieve.  Not only does that leave you with less time to build savings and enable investments to […]

Wanted: Successful professionals interested in launching and sustaining lucrative practices. Does this sound like a want ad you might respond to?  If you have ever considered launching your own financial practice, it’s important that you acquire the skills and experience necessary to succeed.  While those hard skills are key, it’s also important that you possess […]

Grow Your Business with Gratitude  In a week we’ll be celebrating the holiday that focuses on gratitude.  And in these current times of economic turmoil it can be difficult to determine exactly what we have to be grateful for.  But as Buddha once said, “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t […]