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Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
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AB&P Sponsors PV HOOPS
Many of my readers know how much I love giving back to the community and promoting the growth of businesses and organizations. As an entrepreneur, my greatest accomplishment is helping other business owners do what th…
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Thanks to my Team!
As you may know, I was out of the country this month to visit my daughter who lives in Taiwan. It was the first time I've ever really been out of my business. Yes, I've taken a trip to visit family or had a "vacation"…
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10th Anniversary Celebration!
This week I celebrated my 10th business anniversary as Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services (also known as AB&P). It was a special day and I was glad I had the chance to thank my clients and business associates…
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Getting Ready for our 10th Anniversary!
Some of you may know my story of how I started my business and became an entrepreneur, and some may not be aware that September 1, 2015 will be what I consider the 10th anniversary of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payrol…
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I Have a Great Team!
Today my post is not focused on the topic of bookkeeping, payroll, or sales tax issues. I'm writing to tell you a little bit about my office staff and how appreciative I am to have them on my team at Affordable Bookke…
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Bookkeeping No, Relationship Yes
About a week and a half ago I received a call from the CPA of a client saying that her attorney requested that all services be performed by one person. For the last 8 years I have been helping my client Mrs. P. with h…
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Annual Employee Appreciation Day
Today is our annual employee appreciation day where I close my office early and take my staff to dinner to celebrate our completing another busy season in the office. We don't file tax returns, but we are always busy…
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Year-End Bookkeeping
If you are not regularly having your bookkeeping completed, now is the time to do so. In order to be prepared make sure to gather the following information for your bookkeeper: Bank statements Check register or check…
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Gratitude for Business and Personal Blessings
Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the United States where we spend time with friends and family and reflect on what we are grateful for in our lives. I have to be honest that lately I've had some difficult situations I've…
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Learning Video Tips and Techniques for My Business
As business owners, there are so many experts sharing their wisdom that can greatly help us in our businesses. We are fantastic in the areas in which we support our clients, but there is so much more to know. That is…
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Relationship Building with Clients
One thing I love about my business is that my staff and I get to know my clients. I don't mean get to know their name, business name, address, and what we do for them. I mean that we get to know who they are, learn ab…
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You are Invited! Join Us on June 3
You are invited to a book signing hosted by Barnes and Noble for the book Business Success With Ease: Top Experts Share Strategies for Accelerated Growth. Bibi Goldstein and I are two of 20 authors who contributed to…
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