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 →

Freelance Bookkeepers – Are You Missing This Crucial Element to Delegating Effectively?

  By Linda Hunt | April 16, 2012 - 8:23 am | Bookkeeping, Guest Bloggers, Small Business Advice, Spotlights
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Great leaders are great delegators. Any person in authority knows that you can’t simply say, “Do this job” and expect it to be done like you want it. Since you, as a freelance bookkeeper, are asking a completely different personality to do the work, they’re going to use their knowledge and skills to accomplish the task. If your team member, such as another bookkeeper or virtual assistant, doesn’t possess your same level of expertise, the job isn’t going to be done to your standards. If you don’t instruct your team member in detail, it isn’t his or her fault that … Continue reading →

BOOKKEEPING MONEY-SAVING TIP # 14: Make Money with Your Business Blog (Part 2)

  By E.T. Barton | April 11, 2012 - 12:56 am | Money Saving Tips
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Why You Should Use Google Adsense photo credit: Search Engine People BlogGoogle Adsense is the first way to make money when it comes to making money on your blog. Yet, a lot of people seem afraid of Google Adsense. They either think it’s too complicated, or that everyone (absolutely everyone) is using it these days. The latter statement often leads people to ponder, “If everyone is using Google Adsense, wouldn’t it be better for me to use something else?” The answer is…Google made over $19 BILLION in advertising revenue last year. Many, many bloggers got a fat chunk of that … Continue reading →

5 Reasons Freelance Bookkeepers Shouldn’t Be Afraid of E-Accounting

  By Linda Hunt | April 6, 2012 - 9:30 am | Bookkeeping, Guest Bloggers, Spotlights, Virtual Bookkeeping
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Not too many years ago, bookkeepers had to make the nerve-wracking change from the hand-written ledgers to entering data into a computer.  Some were afraid, while others willingly embraced it, quickly seeing the advantages, and prospered. Freelance bookkeepers today are facing another business-changing decision.  Will you embrace new technology and take your freelance bookkeeping business into the internet cloud?  Or are you going to fight this change because you fear the unknown? When you’re not a techie, it’s normal to feel nervous about new things. So, here are some impressive things about e-accounting that may help you embrace this new … Continue reading →

Diary of a Bad, Bad Bookkeeper (Day 30) – The Double Payday Scam

  By "Betty Bookkeeper" | April 4, 2012 - 12:43 am | Diary of a Bad Bookkeeper, Fighting Fraud
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Dear Diary, Today was payday – the second since I’ve been here.  I figured it was about time to test the Double Payday Scam – to see if my boss would actually catch me. So, I started the day by doing the .  Just like two weeks ago, I created and took all of the paychecks to the boss to sign.  He signed them, with only the occasional request to see a corresponding timecard…then he signed mine without question. I took the back to my office and set mine aside.  Then, I printed up another paycheck that I took back … Continue reading →