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The One Hour Bookkeeping Method is Here!!!

  By E.T. Barton | July 1, 2011 - 11:43 am | About, Bookkeeping, Decreasing Expenses, Increasing Profits, Internal Controls, Money Making Tips, Money Saving Tips, QuickBooks Instructions, Small Business Advice, Spotlights, Step-by-Step Instructions, Virtual Bookkeeping, Workshops
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HOW TO DO YOUR BOOKKEEPING IN ONE HOUR AN EASY BOOKKEEPING COURSE FOR QUICKBOOKS USERS I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I HATE BOOKKEEPING! And Yet I Blog About It. If I had to choose between doing bookkeeping and… Oh, ANYTHING ELSE… I would do the “Anything Else.”  I would focus on my family, my writing, my blogging, business in general…etc.  I would be out walking the beach or riding my Harley.  I would be playing video games with my kids or travelling the world.  I would be doing any number of things other than bookkeeping. Whether … Continue reading →

The One Hour Bookkeeping Method Launches on Friday

  By E.T. Barton | June 28, 2011 - 12:30 pm | About, Bookkeeping, EBooks, Increasing Profits, Money Making Tips, Money Saving Tips, QuickBooks Instructions, Small Business Advice, Spotlights, Step-by-Step Instructions, Virtual Bookkeeping, Workshops
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Hello Friends, I am proud to say that I am finally releasing "The One Hour Bookkeeping Method" to the world this Friday.  It is a video series that I have been working on for far, far too long – so I am thrilled to finally be getting it off my desk.  As many of you probably know by now, I HATE BOOKKEEPING!  I am a fantastic bookkeeper, but bookkeeping is not my passion.  In fact, if you explore this website, you will see that I do NOT advertise my bookkeeping services on this site anywhere.  This site was set up … Continue reading →

CASE STUDY: Coffee Shop with a Kick Part 2–What They Can Do Better

  By E.T. Barton | May 31, 2011 - 10:15 am | Case Studies, Getting Customers, Small Business Advice, Spotlights
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[Ad#Adsense] In yesterday’s post, CASE STUDY: A Coffee Ship with a Kick Part 1–A Job Well Done, I talked about a great little coffee shop in Ventura California named Java Joe’s (www.MyJavaJoes.com).  In that post, I discussed all the things they are doing right to keep their customers coming back.  Today, I am going to discuss what they can do better to make even more money (since every business has room to improve).  After that, I discuss how some of these principles can be applied to any business, whether you’re a bookkeeper or something else.  What Java Joe’s Can Do … Continue reading →

CASE STUDY: What’s Your Business’s Attraction?

  By E.T. Barton | February 3, 2011 - 1:13 am | Case Studies, Getting Customers, Money Making Tips, Money Saving Tips, Small Business Advice
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In all my studies of business, I have found that many businesses – especially small businesses – are the same. Business owners and managers all use similar models when it comes to making money, and often sell the exact same products. However, the success or failure of a business can often depend on how the business is managed and what is done to set the business apart. Do what everyone else is doing and the business can fail; do something unique and the business can thrive. One of the best tools for any business to use toward the desired result … Continue reading →

Creating a Money-Making Business Plan

  By E.T. Barton | December 14, 2010 - 1:08 pm | Decreasing Expenses, Getting Customers, Increasing Profits, Money Making Tips, Money Saving Tips, Small Business Advice, Step-by-Step Instructions
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In my experience (at least with the small businesses I’ve worked with), a business plan is often considered an “unimportant” waste of time, and many small business owners forego creating one.  The truth, however, is that a Business Plan can be incredibly beneficial for a business.  Not only can a business plan create a “Guide” for a company and its employees, but a good plan can also be taken to the bank in order to try and raise funding for a small business.  It can attract investors as well, and it can help focus a business owner’s vision in order … Continue reading →