Author: Cathie Ericson
Does someone owe you money? Here’s how to follow up on past due invoices
Almost every small business owner knows the frustration of a past due invoice. Late customer payments can be the number one culprit behind a small business’s …
A small business guide to identifying & preventing payroll fraud
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber …
10 ways to make your site one of the best small business websites online
As any small business owner knows, your website is one of the most vital components of your business. Whether you’re in e-commerce or not, it’s the …
How to follow up when a client doesn’t pay an invoice
You’ve done your part: You delivered the product or service. Now, it’s time for your customer to do their part: Pay the invoice. Almost every small …
Why apps are crucial to small business accounting
You might be surprised to learn there are numerous apps that will allow you to scale your business and enhance productivity by removing the hassle you …
38 places to find freelance jobs for all backgrounds
So, you’ve decided to become a freelancer. First off, congratulations! You’ve just joined the ranks of more than 57 million enterprising small business owners. But, once you’ve …
7 overspending traps for small businesses to avoid
If you’re a small business owner, you know firsthand that every dollar counts. The less you spend on activities that don’t directly impact your business, the …
A small business guide to identifying & preventing payroll fraud
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. …
Pay your employees right: A guide to payroll services
Ask any business owner about their top business challenge today, and we’d wager to say that it’s attracting and retaining employees. And, while there are a …
How small businesses manage human resources
When you’re a solopreneur, being in charge of “human resources” is pretty easy. As a party of one, you can confidently take a vacation to Fort …
6 causes of inventory shrinkage and how to prevent them
When you check your inventory on paper, or more likely in the computer, it seems you should have a lot of inventory of one particular item—and, …
Tax pros warn small business owners not to deduct these expenses
After attending her local Chamber of Commerce meetings and presenting, or exhibiting, at various trade shows, small business owner Becky Beach was shocked to learn that …
Construction season: How landscapers & contractors can thrive at its peak
Almost every industry has a busy season that it “trains” for all year. Retail has the holiday rush. Restaurants and bars have bowl season. And, landscapers …
How to wholesale to retailers: 10 tips from successful small businesses
If you’re an artisan or maker, you might dream of hitting a home run with a large retailer or national big box store. Creating something worth …
7 reasons your small business should consider using eChecks
Raise your hand if you want to get paid faster. Yes, all hands raise, I presume? A method of payment that you might be overlooking is …
What is a restaurant POS?
Restaurant owners wear numerous hats not just a chef’s hat. Chances are good that you write the menu, order the supplies, plan the promotions, schedule the …
How to design a killer loyalty program
When you think of a killer loyalty program, what comes to mind? Free coffee from a punch-card? Free airline tickets from a credit card company? Maybe. …
How to choose your company name, logo & website domain
The concept of “brand” only matters to huge companies, right? Oh so wrong. In today’s world, where even tweens are focusing on their “personal brand,” every …
12 great business apps to improve productivity
Productivity, it is the key to our successes and the lack of it is often the cause of our failures. After all, the more you get …
What to do when a good employee quits
It was love at first sight. They swept in, full of ideas for streamlining processes, wooing customers or handling inventory. Before long, they were your right-hand. …
10 ways to make your business website better
If your new year’s resolution is to build your business in 2019, an excellent place to start is improving your website’s content and functionality. Here are …
8 ways to improve your company’s social media presence
A whopping 96 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) say they use social media in their marketing strategy, according to Social Media Examiner. However, not …
10 common time wasters & how to fix them
Any small business owner knows that time is money. So why are you throwing it out the window wasting it on these top common time wasters? …
Business credit scores: What you need to know
You know a good personal credit score is critical for getting the best rates on everything from credit cards to mortgages and car loans. But did …
5 steps to stop procrastinating once and for all
Small business owners often waste time. Even though a study conducted by TSheets found that nearly 60% of self-employed workers said they either worked every weekend …
