Accounting and Bookkeeping Articles

Becoming a Homepreneur or, More Specifically, an Accountapreneur

uacblogger — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:21 +0000

Defined by wordspy.com as “…entrepreneur(s) who create and manage a home-based business,” homepreneurs are faring much better in this recession than experts originally anticipated. BusinessWeek.com claims that “More than half of all US businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that’s a mistake…, and [...]

Make Your Meetings More Effective

uacblogger — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:36 +0000

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a one-person or 20-person operation—at one point or another, you will have to conduct business meetings. Often, these meetings can be overscheduled, unfocused, under-prepared, and a big fat waste of time. Whether they be with your staff, a client, strategic partners or your family, you will want to know how [...]

College Degree vs. Training Revisited

uacblogger — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:52:46 +0000

It seems we’ve unintentionally caused a stir. In an offer sent out recently, we suggested that you don’t need to spend four years in a university setting to enjoy a lucrative career as a small-business accountant. While we stand by that claim, this post is intended to clarify a few things we said. First of all, [...]

Crafting Goals to Launch Your Business towards Success

uacblogger — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:54 +0000

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” -Seneca If a ship gets off-course by even one degree, its final destination will change completely. Perhaps there are captains [...]

Marketing Tip: Simple is Better

uacblogger — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:40 +0000

As competition increases and some marketing techniques become more complicated, the best approach for small businesses is often the simplest approach. In an article found on BNet.com, Steve Tobak reflects on “Marketing Megatrend: Simple Sells.” In it, he evaluates the latest trend in retail marketing-simplicity. Could it work for your practice? More than you might [...]

Effective Yellow-Page Advertisements

uacblogger — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:01 +0000

You probably already know that a yellow-page advertisement is a valuable marketing tool. Unfortunately, not many business owners place very effective ads. With a few simple changes, however, you can capture your target market and increase your clientele. Here are 5 simple tips that will help: 1. First, determine if it’s worth the investment Placing an ad [...]

Maintaining a Competitive Advantage

uacblogger — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:20 +0000

If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete. – Jack Welch In order for your accounting practice to excel, it must maintain a competitive advantage. Status quo is never sufficient for those who want their businesses to continually expand and grow (and earn more revenue). Here are 6 tips that will help you accomplish that: 1. [...]

Balancing Work and Family Life

uacblogger — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:29 +0000

Work, love and play are the great balance wheels of man’s being.-Orison Swett Marden Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.-Thomas Merton Many people start a business with their families in mind. They believe self-employment will provide them with more flexibility, income and free time to spend with those closest [...]

Becoming a Trusted Tax Preparer

uacblogger — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:39 +0000

Trust can often determine the longevity of a business. While small businesses may be able to advance for some time using aggressive marketing tactics, customers will not look back after they lose trust in a small business, especially if you provide financial services like tax preparation. Last week we discussed ways you can help clients [...]

Helping Your Clients Avoid an IRS Audit

uacblogger — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:18 +0000

According to Shwiff, Levy & Polo, a CPA firm in San Francisco, “Small business owners often do not realize their tax preparers, unlicensed and licensed, may be putting them at risk. Both may give no advice-or even worse, incorrect advice-about complex tax laws, and only input numbers the owner provides into a tax preparation software [...]