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How Do We Know If We’re Making Money?

The goal of any business is to make money. Whether you’re in retail, food service, manufacturing or something else, making a profit is the name of the game. However, how do you tell if you’re actually making money or not? … Continue reading

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How much will it Cost to clean up my QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is an excellent software program for small business accounting practices, however it does have one flaw; its efficacy is subject to the accuracy of the data input.  In computer terms, we call it GIGO, or garbage in, garbage out. … Continue reading

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Business Fraud Prevention: The Profile of an Embezzler

In business management consulting work, consultants have been faced with some situations that no one wishes to find. One is the profile of a small business embezzler. Truth is, nobody wants to talk about business fraud or embezzling. It generally … Continue reading

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How Much Do I Need to Save to Get Through the Tight Months?

It’s an inescapable fact – there will be tight financial times. All industries experience cyclical movements, with busy and slow periods. There’s simply no way around it, regardless of the industry in which you’re working. Part of being a successful … Continue reading

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Three Principles of Finance Management

No doubt your goals when running a small or family business include creating wealth for the business and gaining adequate returns on the risky investments your business will undertake. Accomplishing these requires good strategic planning and effective finance management. But … Continue reading

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