Category: General Business

Achieving a Graceful Exit Perhaps you’ve been unhappy in your job for years and are finally ready to make some changes.  Or possibly you’re anticipating layoffs and want to quit

In celebration of Pioneer Day at the end of July, we’re looking at how financial professionals can make pioneer efforts to advance their careers.  Webster.com defines a pioneer as “a

On Independence Day we celebrate our nation’s freedom.  While not necessarily as grandiose as national patriotism, entrepreneurs everywhere recognize the importance of being able to enjoy the freedom of determining

Starting your own accounting practice can be terrifying and exciting at the same time.  There are lots of pros in self-employment: the flexibility to work when you want and on

5 Simple Steps If you’re interested in launching your own practice, it’s important that you secure all the required licenses, permits and registrations to function legally.  The SBA, an independent

Financial professionals get a bad rap.  Known as introverted “bean counters,” we’re often expected to be quiet and unassuming, traits often considered deadly among entrepreneurs.  When imagining self-made business moguls,

Most contract accountants encounter a time when they must decide whether or not they are ready and willing to grow their business by hiring a support staff.  Some are satisfied

I hadn’t been working long when someone asked for my business name.  Was my given name enough, I thought?  Apparently not.  Even though you may be a contract accountant working