Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

The SpongeBob SquarePants School of Business

  By E.T. Barton | November 28, 2011 - 10:42 pm | Case Studies, Getting Customers, Increasing Profits, Money Saving Tips, Small Business Advice, Spotlights
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  Okay, I have a confession to make:  I am a Mom.  Even worse, I am a Mom with a Toddler.  What that means is that as a “Mom with a Toddler,” I know all the words to “Elmo’s World.”  I also know how to “Do the Pigeon” and that “C is for Cookie” (which is good enough for me).  I know how to read Dora’s map, and I know Hannah Montana’s true identity. What’s more… I know “who lives in a Pineapple under the sea.” Why do I know these things, you may wonder? Well, as any Moms with … Continue reading →

BOOKKEEPING MONEY-SAVING TIP # 2: Use a Rewards Credit Card

  By E.T. Barton | November 21, 2011 - 10:24 pm | Money Saving Tips
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In Bookkeeping Money Saving Tip # 1 – Skip the Checks, it was recommended that Small Business Owners (SBOs) use checks as little as possible.  Not only do checks cost money to purchase and replace, but they also cost bookkeepers a lot of data entry time.  The better tool to use in lieu of checks is debit cards.  Debit cards take directly from the checking account, just like a check would, but the debits are better for fraud prevention, record keeping, and downloading into certain bookkeeping programs (like ). ON THE OTHER HAND, over-usage of debit cards can be a … Continue reading →

Why You Should Invest in QuickBooks

  By E.T. Barton | October 24, 2011 - 9:30 pm | Money Saving Tips
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There’s a saying in Mary Kay that I’ve always lived by.  To paraphrase, the saying goes, “Don’t waste dollars on penny projects.”  If you’re a Small Business Owner (SBO), this phrase for you would mean, spend your time on the things that will make the most money for your business (like sales).  Bookkeeping is often one of those things that won’t make you nearly as much as what you do best.  Plus, it can be delegated to someone else who will do it faster and cheaper.  In effect, an SBO who does the data entry on their own books is … 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 →

How I Travelled the World One Luxury Resort at a Time

  By E.T. Barton | September 19, 2011 - 2:44 pm | Money Saving Tips
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Last year was an awesome year for me.  I travelled around the world with my family and stayed only at luxurious resorts.  We stayed in two-bedroom apartments with kitchen facilities, living rooms, and even laundry facilities.  We had maid service, swimming pools, hot tubs…in some places, we even had mini-golf, tennis Average cost for a WEEK at a resort:  $270 I kid you not.  For $270 (taxes included), I stayed at Timeshare Resorts all over the world without ever having to sit in on a presentation.  How, you ask?  Simple.  www.ResortCerts.com At ResortCerts.com, I was able to redeem certificates that … Continue reading →