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How to prepay expenses strategically and report them accuratelyThe accounting rules for reporting prepaid expenses can be tricky, even for experienced bookkeepers. Here’s guidance to eliminate the guesswork and help you manage prepayments more effectively. 
Businesses can strengthen their financial positions with careful AP managementDoes your business have room for improvement when it comes to accounts payable management? Here are some fundamentals for success. 
Handle with care: Upgrading your company’s accounting softwareHaving the right accounting software in place is critical to running a profitable business. Here are some best practices for handling system upgrades. 
Safe harbor 401(k)s offer businesses a simpler route to a retirement planLike many business owners, you may be hesitant to sponsor a qualified retirement plan for employees because of the complexities of plan administration. One potential solution is sponsoring a safe harbor 401(k). 
4 common accounting errors for nonprofits to avoidIf your nonprofit doesn’t engage accounting and financial professionals, mistakes are likely to happen. These are four common errors that can cause big problems for nonprofits that try to go it alone. 
Mission and vision statements help businesses rise above the dinA mission statement and a vision statement may sound like “nice to haves” rather than “must haves” for your business. But they really do serve viable purposes. Here’s what they’re all about. 
Review your nonprofit’s revenue like an auditorA consistent revenue stream is critical for your nonprofit’s short-term budgeting and its long-term sustainability. Take some tips from auditors and review your revenue now. 
Activity-based costing may benefit some contractorsConstruction business owners: Have you considered activity-based costing for your projects? Implementing it isn’t easy, but the results can be worthwhile. 
Could a PEO help your construction business overcome its HR challenges?Construction business owners: Could you use some help managing the complexities of payroll, benefits, and compliance? If so, partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) might be the right move. 
Family business focus: Addressing estate and succession planning.Family business owners: Prudently planning the future of your company may call for weaving together estate planning and succession planning. Let’s talk strategy. 
Your nonprofit has lost an executive. Now what?If a nonprofit leader leaves unexpectedly and there’s no executive search committee or plan ready, a disorganized and lengthy search is likely. Here’s how to be ready to replace a critical employee. 
How your business can sharpen its marketing strategyMany businesses’ marketing strategies grow dull over time. Here are some broad areas to focus on while looking to sharpen yours. |
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