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The Pros And Cons Of Time Tracking Tools For Employees

5 minute read

January 7, 2020

Although proper time management can be difficult, it’s essential. When your employees manage their time well, you can complete your projects on time and on budget. In addition, you can meet (or even exceed) client...

Technology

The Best Etsy Accounting Tools: Craft-Based E-Commerce

5 minute read

January 3, 2020

Etsy can give you the chance to turn your creative passion into profit. If you’ve already opened an Etsy shop, you may benefit from an Etsy accounting tool.

Small Business

Does Forecasting Affect Growth? You May Be Surprised

8 minute read

January 1, 2020

A financial forecast is a method of predicting your business's financial outcomes. It uses previous data to create an accurate report of future performance. There are different forecasting methods, but the overall goal is to...

Small Business

4 Ways Your Business Can Improve Environmental Stewardship

5 minute read

December 27, 2019

In recent years, more small businesses than ever have been using environmental stewardship to their advantage. Regardless of your industry, it can make a positive difference in your reputation, operations, and overall bottom line.

Small Business

The 6 Best Small Business Blogs for Financial Information

5 minute read

December 23, 2019

Having access to the latest financial information is essential to running a successful business. However, it’s difficult to trust information from unfamiliar sources, which is why it's crucial to find great resources that you can...

Small Business

6 Signs That Financial Struggles Are Ahead For Your Business

5 minute read

December 23, 2019

When you know the signs of pending financial struggles, you can take measures to correct them. Some situations may only be temporary and won’t need correcting. However, if they happen often, they could cause lasting...

Small Business

How to Avoid Common Business Accounting Errors

5 minute read

December 21, 2019

Starting a business requires you to fill a variety of roles: CEO, CFO, head marketer, IT department, tax preparer, bookkeeper, and more. There's a learning curve for each of these roles, even if you weren’t...

Small Business

The Most Important Types of Business Insurance Policies

5 minute read

December 19, 2019

Many small business owners don’t see the need to spend money on business insurance, but this could be a costly mistake. According to The Hartford insurance company, 43 percent of small businesses were hit with...

Marketing

Does Billboard Advertising Work for Local Business Growth?

5 minute read

December 19, 2019

In regards to advertising and marketing processes, small businesses often need to walk a thin line defined by their advertising budget. This is because many small businesses don’t have a bottomless well of financial capital...