9 business travel hacks for greater cost control
Business travel can eat up a significant part of your company’s budget. How can you keep those costs under control? These nine hacks should help.
Stephen is president and CEO of GrowthForce, one of the nation’s largest providers of outsourced bookkeeping and controller services, which has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America. CPA licensed in Texas and New York, Stephen has served as president of Financial Management Services for Insperity, CFO for Amnesty International USA and manager of accounting system design for Ernst & Young.
Should you hire more employees? 5 things to consider first
Tread carefully if you’re thinking of hiring new employees. A mistake can cost your company on many levels. Ask yourself these questions to be sure you’re ready to make a move.
5 Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover
The cost of employee turnover is much more than filling a vacant spot – the loss can be devastating to your business. Here’s five lesser-known effects of losing an employee.
4 Key Performance Indicators Every Business Owner Needs to Watch
No matter why you went into business, judging its success comes down to one thing: money. Do you know whether you’re making any? Here are three key performance indicators you should be watching to find out.
How to Improve Your Cash Flow with Better Bill Collection
Billing and collections got you running in circles? You’ve tried phone calls, letters and threats. Put this crazy-maker on the back burner with these helpful hints on making this necessity a little less stressful.
The No. 1 Mistake That Business Owners Make in Fraud Prevention
Fraud has nothing to do with need, greed or opportunity. But, there are things that small and midsize businesses can do to thwart employee fraud.
Job Costing: How to Prove the ROI on Your Employees
Are you happy with your employees’ productivity? Do you measure it? If it’s going to make a significant difference to your bottom line, shouldn’t you? It all starts with pricing your services correctly.
4 Factors That Could Make or Break Your New Business Idea
You have a great new idea to help your company grow. You’re excited to get started. But first, you must ask yourself: Is my business really ready to take this on? If not, it can be a very expensive diversion of your most precious and costly investment: your people.
The #1 Thing to Look for When Hiring a Bookkeeper
What’s the main thing you should look for when you’re hiring new employees to keep your books? Surprisingly, it’s not their proficiency with QuickBooks®.