QuickReads | Traner Smith

Diversity resources for small business owners

Ready to improve your hiring process to be more inclusive? Here's a good place to start.

How to unbreak your New Year's resolutions

Is there a way to increase your chances of emerging victorious from resolution season? Absolutely—by keeping some of these tips in mind.

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Diagnose the health of your small business's online presence

Simply having an online presence won’t do the trick on its own. Here's how you can boost your business's online presence.

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Intriguing info bites for National Women’s Small Business Month

In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month in October, we have some fascinating factoids about women in business.

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6 ways to keep your staff happy and engaged on a small-business budget

Here are some suggestions for affordable ways to keep your small business’s staff happy and around for the long term.

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Networking for the nervous

These 7 tips for networking can help you make connections that will serve you well for many years to come.

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Automate to elevate your small business

Let’s take a look at three positive effects that automating selected functions can have on your business.

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What are source documents…and why does my business need them?

If you’d like to understand the importance of source documents and a paper trail for a business owner, this quick primer is for you.

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5 good reasons to have an emergency fund

If you’ve put off creating an emergency fund in the past, here are 5 compelling reasons to create one now.

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How to 'talk to the channel' in multichannel marketing

Multichannel marketing may sound like the latest buzzword, but it’s actually a strategy that makes sense, given all the choices your existing and pote...

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How an accountant can help your small business succeed

If you’d like to free up your time to concentrate on growing your small business, find out how we can assist you with advisory services that can give...

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Sticking to your small business budget

Here are a few hints for making sure that your newly created budget is one you won’t have trouble following.

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3 tips to develop a sound KPI strategy

Use the tips to help you navigate the world of KPIs and build a “starter plan” of sorts.

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IRS notices 101

While not an exhaustive list, here are some of the most common types of notices and letters you can receive from the IRS.

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The pros of cash flow forecasting

Consider a few top pros of cash flow forecasting for your business.

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