Author Archives: Guest Blogger

How to Start a Business with Little or No Cost

  By Guest Blogger | May 17, 2012 - 7:25 pm | Bookkeeping, Increasing Profits
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Many future entrepreneurs are looking to start a home-based or internet business but may not have the funds necessary to get the company off the ground. We all have great ideas but few have the money to launch those ideas. Fortunately, individuals that take the time to do a little research will be pleasantly surprised by how much can be accomplished without a lot of money. The internet provides you access to a number of free or low-cost resources which can be used to help you on your journey to becoming a successful business owner. As long as can provide … Continue reading →

A Smart Idea for Women in Business

  By Guest Blogger | April 19, 2012 - 6:23 pm | Bookkeeping, Small Business Advice
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Working for oneself is often the preferred option when times are hard.  Traditional types of employment can be hard to find and in some areas, self-employment can be the best way forward for those who want to achieve independence and flexibility.  Women and men who are just starting out as self employed can benefit from the help of an umbrella company.   Administrative support for a new business is vital but knowing where to begin is difficult and tackling the vast amount of administration involved can be very daunting and time consuming.  Opting for the help of an umbrella company … Continue reading →

Islands of Time

  By Guest Blogger | October 17, 2011 - 10:20 pm | Bookkeeping, Money Saving Tips, Spotlights
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Jeffrey Koltoff, MBA is President of TCW Business Solutions LLC in Feasterville, PA.  Jeff has over 25 years’ experience assisting clients with accounting, business and personal finance, technology and strategic planning.  TCW Business Solutions LLC is a premier financial information management consulting firm specializing in accounting support, QuickBooks setup, maintenance and training, CFO functions, and strategic planning for small and medium size businesses.  To learn more please visit TCWBS.com. ****************************************************************************** I recently read a post on a business discussion forum from a member who was frustrated.  He described his situation as follows: As a small retail business (owner), I am … Continue reading →

Uninformed Formation—Five Mistakes in Establishing a Business

  By Guest Blogger | October 8, 2011 - 9:38 am | Bookkeeping, Guest Bloggers, Small Business Advice, Spotlights, Virtual Bookkeeping
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by Richard Streitfeld, CPA, CFE Richard Streitfeld is a Certified Public Accountant with Aaronson Lavoie Streitfeld Diaz and Company in Cranston, Rhode Island. This article is a summary of key points he made in a talk on entity formation for www.roundone.com, a website for entrepreneurs. It was published in Providence Business News. October 16-22, 2006. Richard can be reached at 401-223-0205 or at rich@alscpa.com * These are real people and real situations, but the names and descriptions have been altered to protect their privacy. ************************************************************ Not having a plan for your business – Brian*, a passionate and talented karate teacher, … Continue reading →

How to Find Extra Hours for Marketing Your Business Every Day

  By Guest Blogger | February 9, 2011 - 11:40 pm | Bookkeeping, Getting Customers, Guest Bloggers, Small Business Advice, Virtual Bookkeeping
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Linda Hunt is the founder of SUMSOLUTIONS, a company devoted to teaching freelance bookkeeping professionals how to build and sustain a profitable practice that supports their body, mind and spirit. Are you ready to learn marketing strategies that work? Click here http://www.sumsolutions.com/free-webinar-lead-generating-strategies/ to join Linda on a FREE webinar for bookkeepers – “Lead Generating Strategies that KEEP Your Pipeline Full.” ********************************************************************************** When freelance bookkeepers ask me how much time they should spend on marketing, I tell them “anywhere from two to four hours per day, especially if you’re new in business or whenever you need a boost of new clients”. … Continue reading →