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Debunking 5 Common Bookkeeping Myths: Do You Believe These to Be True?
As a business owner, you wear many hats—managing operations, serving customers, and making strategic decisions. But when it comes to bookkeeping, misinformation can lead to costly mistakes. That’s why I want to share…
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Retaining Employees Through Upskilling Training
Do you find yourself struggling to keep your best employees? High turnover rates can be expensive and alarming for your business, which is why it is important for companies to understand how to retain their staff memb…
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Understanding Benefits and Drawbacks to Windows 11
https://youtu.be/L9q3IdSKmIQ If you are like me, you don’t understand enough about the technology and computers to know when to upgrade and when to stay with what you have. That is why I’m glad I have an IT specialist…
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Why You Should Hire a Bookkeeper for Your Small Business
Running a small business comes with many operational costs. Some of these expenses, such as renting retail space and paying employees, are fairly obvious. While these things are certainly important and essential to th…
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Biz Help For You Podcast For Entrepreneurs
Hi, I'm Candy, President of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll Services, and I wanted to make sure that you are aware of a resource that I have to help you in your business. It's the Biz Help For You podcast. I've had…
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Candy Messer on "All In" With Brian Weatherford
https://youtu.be/yeex_YeSMUY Bryan Weatherford : Folks, as you know, here on the show, not just my show, not just the network, but frankly, our entire center, Post Media Company, we are here to help small businesses.…
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PPP 3508S Forgiveness Application Now Available
https://youtu.be/0eFj3Vad5co Are you an entrepreneur who received a PPP loan of $50,000 or less? Great news! The SBA has a form 3508S which is a more simplified version of the forgiveness application that you can subm…
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Your Guide to Business Insight Reviews
When it’s time to pay your company’s taxes, it’s natural to turn to a tax professional for help. Did you know that your bookkeeper can provide more than just data entry and reconciliations? Accounting professionals ca…
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Keys to Small Business Innovation
One of the keys to any successful business, regardless of its size, is innovation. Developing new ideas is the fuel which will keep your business up to date. Innovation will keep operations, products, and services fre…
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Celebrating My 25th Wedding Anniversary
Today is my final day in the office before heading on a vacation to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary. I don't usually write personal information on my blog which is usually dedicated to topics related to entrepre…
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Losing One of My Favorite Clients
I found out recently that someone I had enjoyed working with had passed away. I've written a few blogs about her over the years, and this will be the final one. I met Mrs. P. as I've called her in my prior writings in…
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Firm of the Future Summit
A few months ago I wrote a blog about having been chosen as one of the winners of Intuit's Firm of the Future contest. Those selected would coach with business consultant Ron Baker who specializes in teaching business…
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