Category Archives: Business Tips

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 →

Five Expenses to Cut During Tough Times

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Jay Mercer

If revenue hasn’t come back as fast as you expected it to, it may be time to review your budget and determine if some planned expenses can be cut. Here are five places to look to do just that. 1. … Continue reading →

How to Reduce Stress Around Money

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Many families and small business owners have seen decreases in income over the last several months. Money struggles can cause us to experience stress and worry, and none of us need that right now. Instead we need to boost our … Continue reading →

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3 Essential Metrics for a Smarter Marketing Spend

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Jay Mercer

The only way to get smarter about how to invest your marketing dollars is to document and measure what’s happening now in your business. What you’ve measured, you can then improve. Marketing Spend The first step to measuring what you … Continue reading →

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18 Small Business Opportunities in 2020

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Deciding on the kind of business you want to start is a very big decision. Some require specialized skills that either the owner or employees will need. Others require a substantial initial capital outlay. In any case, it’s always a … Continue reading →

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5 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Accounting System

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Jay Mercer

To maximize profits in your business, all of your business functions need to run smoothly, including your accounting department. Your accounting system is at the core of your accounting function. If it is old or lacks the features you need, … Continue reading →

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How Business Owners Get Paid

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Jay Mercer

At first glance, this article topic might seem too simple. After all, to get paid, don’t you just take money out of your business? Well, yes, but there is much more to it in the long run as well as … Continue reading →

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How to Work from Home More Often

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Jay Mercer

If you agree that “there’s no place like home,” then you may also have a wish to work from home more often. In many cases, you can, and here are some tools you need to get started. If the products … Continue reading →

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Six Tips to Grow Your Business in 2020

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Jay Mercer

Looking for fresh, effective ways to grow your business in 2020? You’ve come to the right place. In today’s market, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, gain new customers or clients, and increase your company’s revenue. … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Money

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Jay Mercer

The topic of money affects our emotions, beliefs, and behaviors in a very personal and individual way. Whether we have enough, need more, or are indifferent can impact our overall financial status. The most important thing to know about this … Continue reading →

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