by Laura Sabbagh | Feb 14, 2019 | Decision-Making Tips, Expense Reduction Tips
One of the biggest things that can cause fights in a marriage is money. No matter where you are in a relationship, it’s a good idea to discuss these major money topics so you’ll know where you stand. Show me the money: Combine or keep separate...
by Laura Sabbagh | Dec 20, 2018 | Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Profitability Tips
2019 is right around the corner, which makes today the perfect time to think about your business goals and where you want to be one year from now. As year-end wraps up, you’ll soon know your financial numbers for 2018. You’ll then be able to evaluate how...
by Laura Sabbagh | Dec 26, 2013 | Blog, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips
It’s almost 2014, and at this time of year, it’s natural for us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go. For business owners, it’s especially important to raise our minds above the daily fires for a moment, take in some fresh air, and elevate...
by Laura Sabbagh | May 30, 2013 | Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
Running a business usually means putting in over 40 hours a week. In fact, if you’re the typical entrepreneur, you have more ideas you want to implement than you have time for! That’s when proactive, strategically executed prioritization can make all the difference....
by Laura Sabbagh | Nov 28, 2012 | Accounting, Blog, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Employee Benefits, Investments, Profitability Tips, Retirement Planning, Tax tips
Clearly, your employees are winners when you sponsor a retirement plan. But there are advantages for you, too. A few decades ago, many employees could look forward to comfortable retirements. Interest rates on savings vehicles were high. Pensions were well-funded. The...
by Laura Sabbagh | Nov 10, 2012 | Blog, Bookkeeping Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Decision-Making Tips, QuickBooks Help, QuickBooks Training
Create item records in QuickBooks carefully, and QuickBooks will return the favor by running useful, accurate reports. Figure 1: Clearly-defined items result in precise reports. Obviously, you’re using QuickBooks because you buy and/or sell products...