Category Archives: Decreasing Expenses

Growing Your Business in a Screwed Up Economy

  By E.T. Barton | January 24, 2012 - 10:35 pm | Decreasing Expenses, Getting Customers, Increasing Profits, Small Business Advice
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I don’t know about you, but I am SOOOOO tired of hearing about the screwed up economy. I see it on TV shows and in movies. I hear about it on the radio and in casual conversations. I even read about it in books, newspapers and on blogs. Everyone – no matter where they are in the world – seems to be freaking out about the worst economy that has happened in nearly a century.  This panic seems to lead to more panic until finally, all I can think is, “How is the economy going to recover if no one … Continue reading →

10 Ways to Make Your Office Go Mobile

  By E.T. Barton | January 10, 2012 - 10:03 pm | Decreasing Expenses, Internal Controls, Virtual Bookkeeping
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The other day, I came to a stop at a red light behind a big white sedan.  As I sat there, waiting for the light to change, I noticed a funny shape in the passenger seat of the car.  To top it off, there was a small round thing where a GPS would usually be found.  When the light turned green, the driver reached over to the passenger seat and – to my surprise – made the funny shape disappear.  In that instant, I realized exactly what I was looking at, as well as what the round thing was:  a … Continue reading →

Money-Saving Tip # 16: Save Money with YOUR Cell Phone Company

  By E.T. Barton | September 6, 2011 - 7:21 pm | Decreasing Expenses, Money Saving Tips, Small Business Advice
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Cell Phones are one of the most money-draining, unavoidable business expenses for any industry.  And maybe you already have a fantastic deal at your cell phone company.  Maybe you stay within your allotted minutes and you think there is no way you could get a better deal than what you have now.  You’d be wrong.  What if I told you there is a way to get MORE services from the cell phone company you are with right now for less money?  Are you intrigued?    (Just to be clear, I am NOT selling any services here.  This post is all … Continue reading →

The Best Printers for Small Businesses

  By E.T. Barton | August 16, 2011 - 2:23 am | Decreasing Expenses, EBooks, Money Saving Tips, Virtual Bookkeeping
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The following is an excerpt from our newest ebook “How To Start A Lucrative Virtual Bookkeeping Business” which we are launching on June 30th, 2010 and are currently pre-selling for 50% off. While the advice is intended for small bookkeeping business owners, in my opinion, it works for anyone who runs a small business.  I would love to get your feedback and hear any comments on printers you love.  So, if you have any feedback, please leave a comment below. ************************************************************************************ Get a Multi-Function Printer.  You want to look for a Multi-Function Printer versus a regular printer because like I … Continue reading →

Bookkeeping Money-Saving Tip # 15: The Mission Statement

  By E.T. Barton | August 1, 2011 - 1:32 pm | Decreasing Expenses, Increasing Profits, Money Saving Tips, Small Business Advice
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You may think I’m crazy to say that a Mission Statement is a money saver when it comes to bookkeeping, especially since it seems there is no possible way a Mission Statement can save bookkeeping dollars.  The truth is, anything that has to do with money goes across a bookkeeper’s desk, and a company’s Mission Statement can definitely affect the bottom line of a business.  So when I say that creating a Mission Statement can save a company money, I’m saying it as a bookkeeper, a business woman, and a researcher.  Here’s what I mean:  Many small businesses make the … Continue reading →