History of My Firm!
Today, I'm going to talk to you about a little history of my firm. I think it's safe to say that the history of my firm is really kind of a history of me, at least my accounting journey.
Outsourcing Means More Time!
Outsourcing Means More Time! We're going to talk today about how to reward yourself with probably one of the greatest gifts ever, and that's having more time, right? Unless you're some kind of time master, you really can't create more time, so all we can do is use it better.
CPA firms offer more than tax returns!
CPA firms offer more than tax returns!
My favorite business books
Some of my favorite business books. I'm an avid reader and learn tons of great things for my business through reading. This is the list for my book club - It's now virtual, join us on Facebook: Bette's Business Book Club
Influence – Video
There are six weapons of influence: reciprocation, commitment and consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity. Reciprocity is when you receive something and feel you have to give something back. Commitment and consistency are associated with personal and intellectual strengths. Social proof is how we take behavior cues from others. People prefer to say yes to someone they know and like. Authority can trigger compliance is others. Scarcity can increase the perceived value of something.
The 4-Hour Workweek
Liberate yourself from your 9-5 job and join the new rich. Utilize DEAL strategies- D for definition, E for elimination, A for automation, and L for liberation. Intead of retiring when you are past your physical and most capable years of your life, take mini retirements throughout.
Tax Deductions & Financial Moves (2017)
There is still time left to make some financial moves to finish off the year strong. Here’s a list of things to do to wind down 2017 for small business taxes and individual taxes.
2017 Sales Tax Holiday
On August 4-6, 2017, the weekend is a sales tax holiday in 16 individual states, including Florida. In 2010, it was 19 states. This sales tax holiday comes in preparation for going back to school. Items that are qualified will not have any sales tax applied.
Are You Hitting Your 2017 Goals?
It's July and the New Year's resolutions you made have probably been long forgotten. But it is not too late to make changes to hit your goals for 2017.
Wrapping Up 2016
Can you believe 2016 is over? It's hard to believe it went by so fast. There is still a little time left to make moves to finish off the year strong. Here's a list of things to do to wind down 2016!
Is Your Quickbooks Unsupported?
Intuit announced that they will no longer support all versions of their 2013 QuickBooks Desktop as of May 31, 2016. What does that mean for users? If you do not [...]
Florida Business – File with the State by May 1
Florida businesses need to file their annual reports by May 1 to avoid penalties. The penalties are big - $400 if you file late! - and the state won't [...]
April 15 – But It’s Not Tax Day?!
Today is April 15 but it isn't Tax Day. The deadline for filing your 2015 taxes is actually Monday, April 18. That's good news if you've been procrastinating because you get [...]
Tangible Personal Property Tax Returns Due TOMORROW in Florida
April 1 is the deadline for filing the Tangible Personal Property tax for businesses in Florida. Tangible personal property (TPP) is stuff you can feel or touch that is moveable [...]
4 Reasons Why You Should File Your Taxes When You Didn’t Make Any Money
A question I get a lot this time of year is, "If I didn't make any money do I even need to report it on my taxes??" And my [...]