Category Archives: Business Tips

Five Accounting Reports You Don’t Want to Be Without

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Jay Mercer

While we all have to keep our monthly books up to date for tax and other compliance reporting purposes, we should never stop there. Your books hold a wealth of information that you can use to run your business better. … Continue reading →

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Mix Up Your Revenues for More Profits

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Jay Mercer

Many small business owners focus on generating more revenue every year, and that’s a wonderful goal. But not all revenue is created equally since some items are more profitable than others. If you sell more than one product or service … Continue reading →

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Fighting Cybersecurity Threats in Your Business

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Jay Mercer

If you keep any kind of digital information in your business, you have a chance of becoming a victim of a cybercrime. The odds have increased exponentially during the pandemic, with more cyberthreats and scams floating around than ever before. … Continue reading →

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Ten Places to Look to Find More Profits

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Jay Mercer

A great way to start 2021 is to take a fresh look at your business finances. Many things changed in 2020, and if you are in the habit of spending on the same items year after year, it’s the perfect … Continue reading →

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The 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Jay Mercer

One of the best tools to forecast cash requirements is the 13-week cash flow forecast. It can help a business owner predict what their cash balance will be 13 weeks in the future. It helps to answer whether there will … Continue reading →

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Building a Continuity Plan for Your Business

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jay Mercer

At the beginning of 2020, you might have thought that developing a business continuity plan was not a top priority. Or maybe you thought it was only for large businesses. Fast forward to today, and a business continuity plan has … Continue reading →

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Cool Tech Tools: Easy Ways to Create Video Graphics

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Video creation has gotten so easy that just about anyone can do it. You no longer need professionals. You don’t even need video editing software with the long learning curve and high price tag. All you need is an app … Continue reading →

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What to Do When an Employee Is Terminated

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Every company should have a strict process to follow when an employee leaves the company, no matter what type of termination it is – voluntary or involuntary. Here’s a checklist you can use to compare to your own process so … Continue reading →

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Six Fun Ideas to Bring into Your Marketing

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Jay Mercer

The purpose of marketing is, in part, about creating relationships with customers and prospects. While traditional advertising is a standard way of letting prospects know more about you, it’s not always the most creative way to connect. To spice up … Continue reading →

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Watch Out for These Five Common Accounts Payable Errors

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Paying bills is never fun, but paying bills you shouldn’t pay in the first place is even worse. There are many risks that can part a small business owner with their hard-earned cash, and here are five to watch out … Continue reading →

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