For some entrepreneurs, budgeting for their small business is an unpleasant chore that starts and ends with dissatisfaction. You dread starting it, and at the end, you don’t feel like you got what you wanted. Or worse, you feel like the finances aren’t working out and you’re spending more and earning less than you anticipated…. [Read More…]
Business Housekeeping Season
As the dog days of summer draw to a close, those extra few hours of sunshine provide you with a great opportunity to get your business in order for the end of the year. Don’t let the end of the year sneak up on you! Instead of panicking and stressing to get everything done on… [Read More…]
Show me the money!
What do you do when clients pay late or don’t pay at all? How do you manage when your cash flow suffers and your income is stunted? Hounding clients for payment can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and no fun. However, it’s absolutely critical, especially in the first years of your business, to relentlessly track down delinquent… [Read More…]
Are You Ready For Uncle Sam?
There’s only a little time left before tax day. Are you ready? Do you have all your documents in order? This includes just about every piece of paper (or digital document) related to your business finances. Look for: Expense receipts Client invoices and payment statements Bank interest statements Vendor 1099 forms Any tax credits Charitable… [Read More…]
Tick Tock! Countdown To Tax Day!
Like sand through the hourglass, so go the days until April 15… Are you ready for tax day? Filing small business taxes sounds pretty simple. Just enter the number for your income, the number for your expenses, and boom, you’re all done! But the reality is just not that easy. When you get down to… [Read More…]
Drowning in Applications? Let Your VA Process Them!
Isn’t it a great feeling when your coaching program is flooded with applications? You know you’re really delivering a valuable service that people need and want, and they are willing to pay for it. Hooray for you! But… Once the excitement passes and the dust settles, you will have a ton of paperwork to process…. [Read More…]
Budget Blues? Beat 'em With This Easy Guide
Summer is the time of year when many small business revenues can slow down, but expenses don’t change. Does your budget have the flexibility and cash flow planning to cover your expenses during the slow months? Here’s a quick & dirty planner for basic budgeting to help you figure out when you need money and… [Read More…]
It's Tax Time! Are You Ready?
April 15th is just a few days away. Are you ready? Contact your Virtual Assistant today to see how she can help get you ready to submit your taxes on time. Don’t be late!
Tax Season? Get Accounting Help!
You know what’s right around the corner, don’t you? The deadline for tax filing. I know, it’s stressful and anxiety-inducing, but putting it off will NOT get you out of it. Despite any feelings of dread or boredom you may have about your business taxes, it’s always best to get them finished on time and… [Read More…]
You Are Not A Bill Collector!
There is little else more frustrating than having to nag customers and clients to pay their bills. Do you tire of reminding them that their payments are due? Why not have your Virtual Assistant take care of this very important detail, so you can spend your time running your business and making money? Your Virtual… [Read More…]