Author Archives: Jay Mercer

Add Functionality to Your Accounting System with Apps

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Did you know that you can add apps to help increase the functionality of your core accounting system? The process will save you time and frustration. It is because every business is different that you may—and likely will—need these add-on … Continue reading →

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Three Essential Business Roles for Success and Balance

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Jay Mercer

In his book, The Rebel Rules: Daring to Be Yourself in Business, author Chip Conley describes what investors look for in a management team when considering providing startup money to new businesses. He says your management team should consist of a … Continue reading →

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10 Hot Business Trends for 2020

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Jay Mercer

As we welcome in a new year (and maybe a new decade depending on how you count them), it’s a perfect time to reflect on the trends that will impact us and our businesses. Here’s a list for your consideration … Continue reading →

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Cool Tech Tools: Fathom

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Jay Mercer

If your eyes glaze over when you’re presented with financial statements for your business, you’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs benefit greatly when they can see their financial results in graphical and chart formats. Fathom is the perfect tool to help … Continue reading →

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How to Stop Robocalls

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Jay Mercer

You’ve received them—probably more than once—and every single time, they’re painful, tedious, and unsolicited. Robocalls . . . Need we say more? You can experience a robocall, or an automated telephone call delivering a recorded message, on both a personal … Continue reading →

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Get Organized with This 32-Item Year-End Close Checklist

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Jay Mercer

A great way to make a wonderful start to 2020 is to wrap up 2019 feeling organized and on top of the world. Here’s a checklist of items that you can start on now to make your year-end close go … Continue reading →

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Seven Essential To-Do’s When You Get a New Customer

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Jay Mercer

Congratulations, you’ve landed a new customer! Or, perhaps you prefer the term “client.” Either way, you should be excited; in this particular climate, sparking fresh interest in any kind of business can be challenging. Yet, you did it, and now … Continue reading →

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Using Custom Fields in Your Accounting Software

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Jay Mercer

Custom fields in your accounting software are data fields that you can define yourself. They are typically associated with customers, vendors, employees, and items, and they can help you store and categorize additional information about these stakeholders and your products … Continue reading →

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Protecting Clients’ Credit Card Numbers

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Jay Mercer

Does your business ask your customers for their credit card numbers at any time during the sales process? If so, it’s essential that you honor the privacy of your customers’ private data as well as stay in compliance with the … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Accounts Payable Errors: What to Watch Out for

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Jay Mercer

When you pay a bill in your business, are you 100 percent comfortable that the bill payment is correct and justified? Is there ever a chance that that bill is fake or fraudulent? What about duplicates? With so many fake … Continue reading →

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