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 is looking at it in a positive light?”  About two years ago, at this time of year, there was a day in publishing called “Black Wednesday.” Black Wednesday was the day that a large part of the publishing industry cut as much as 25% of their workforce, even going so … 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 laptop on a tray in the front seat and a webcam attached to the windshield.  It was then I realized that during the three minutes that the light had been red, that driver had been doing business with his webcam, computer and Bluetooth earpiece.  Apparently, that was all he needed … 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 about how to get more from the wireless company you are with today.) How, you ask…Easy.  The best deals at ANY Cell Phone company are Prepaid No-Contract Cell Phone Deals.  I kid you not. Wait…don’t run away.  As always, I have proof…   HOW I FOUND THIS OUT As you … 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 said before, you will have limited space.  You want it to have a “Flatbed” because you will be scanning paperwork.  You also want it to be able to “Feed” a lot of papers through the scanner at once because you will be faxing a lot of paperwork. In fact, the … 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 mistake of never creating a Business Plan.  Maybe they fall into a business, take it over from someone else, try it out as a “let’s see if it works” type of change – but it’s my experience that most business owners see certain businesses working in their area, and they … Continue reading →