Since 2023 is here and there is the likelihood of a recession hanging over us, the most productive thing we can do now is prepare. Trying to survive a recession sounds scary, but there’s no need to panic. By analyzing the Business Crisis Trend and taking action now, you can ensure your business is ready […]
What do you hope to achieve this year in your business and in your life? Do your goals include more profit, more family time, more sales, and more learning? What one thing can you do to ensure the change sticks? Achieving a goal is a process, so let’s talk about how to get there. Understand […]
January is the time to think taxes. Of course, you have until March or April to file income taxes depending on the business entity type, but you may also have some obligations in January. If you have employees or if you paid contractors, you have deadlines of January 31, 2023. Let’s make sure you have a […]
At the beginning of 2022, I had the opportunity to chat with one of our wonderful clients, Beth Fynbo with Busy Baby, LLC. She discussed a few things with me that are great reminders for this time of year. In just a few years, Beth has grown her business from an idea to a 7-figure […]
I’m attending a friend’s wedding this week, and it has me reflecting on ceremonies and all the opportunities that lay in the future of the bride and groom. I started thinking on everything that awaits them and the intentions that are shared during wedding vows. It hit me that most of our important life events […]
A couple weekends ago, I took advantage of a rainy Sunday to watch The Winning the Week Method Webinar by Demir Bentley. He talked about time management and productivity, something I focus on a lot in my life to help me stay focused on my work and my business. The webinar was a lot of […]
I recently reread a book that held a special place in my heart during the spring, called Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham. I remember reading it and being so happy that the concepts in it confirmed the principles I chose to run bookskeep based on. We’re not the typical bookkeeping firm. We’re centered around […]
On the 6th of this month, my friend Julia Nardelli Gross and I kicked off the very first bookskeep Beyond the Books meeting. This is something I created for our women clientele, to give them an opportunity to come together and discuss struggles and successes. I wanted to create a support network of sorts. As […]
Finding your next five-star employee will be easier now that you have considered what makes an employee a good fit for your organization and the role you are hiring for. We’ve discussed the qualities that make a great employee. We’ve considered the skills and aptitudes needed for the job we are trying to fill. Using […]
In our last blog, I discussed the All In Intensive Program we’ve participated in, and what qualities bookskeep feels make an excellent employee for us. While these qualities are an important piece of the hiring puzzle, finding candidates with the aptitudes and skills necessary is equally crucial. There are several fields, accounting roles especially, that […]
