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In large companies, the hierarchy within the finance department consists of the CFO, one or more controllers and several bookkeepers. In smaller companies, these functions get collapsed under fewer people. For small businesses, the function of CFO is usually…
When you hire a new bookkeeper, wouldn’t it be nice if you could start very slowly, dip a toe in the water, see if you like the work that your bookkeeper does and then progressively accelerate the pace of the work? Unfortunately, this is seldom practical as there usually…
Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, releases new versions of QuickBooks on a regular basis. Some are called “Updates” and those are free. Some are called “Upgrades” and those need to be purchased. When using QuickBooks, you will often get a warning…
Everybody talks about how companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google have fundamentally changed the way the economy operates. In the world of small businesses, which drives an enormous part of our economy, I would still put Microsoft at the top of the list…
There is no doubt that large banks have recently done everything they could to scare clients away. However, when it comes to small businesses, large banks still offer assets that make it harder for smaller banks to compete. No, it’s not just about…
Online banking for small businesses has long been mainstream . Small business owners who don’t use a browser to check on their bank accounts will soon be put on the endangered species list. However, the percentage of small business owners…
Whenever one of our bookkeepers has his/her initial meeting with a new client, the topic of how we will access the client’s QuickBooks file is on the agenda. There are many options depending on the client’s needs and setup, including…
The two most common causes of fraud in small businesses are when rogue employees or contractors write checks to themselves or deposit checks to their account instead of the company’s account. Those are very unsophisticated schemes and can easily be detected…
There are many options available for preparing, sending and filing 1099 forms. They range from Do-It-Yourself to complete outsourcing options. However, all options have a common starting point: your QuickBooks file needs to be up-to-date through the end of 2011…
The debate between Mac and Windows is getting almost as polarized as our beloved Congress. Until recently, the bookkeeping world had managed to remain relatively immune to this debate, but with the increased market share of the Mac in the small…
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