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When your business grows, your need for extra support grows with it. Sometimes we let things slip through the cracks and it's not easy to stay on track. Having extra support with your bookkeeping needs will verify that you are concentrating on what's most important: growing your business.

If you are on top of your bookkeeping, you will be able to make sure that you are being paid by the people who need to pay you, and that you are paying people who you are responsible for paying.

Business Planning

Smart Small Business Bookkeeping will show you when your slow times of the year are, and when the good times are. This will allow you to plan properly and budget your year in a stress-free, intuitive fashion.

Knowing what your previous years have looked like are incredibly necessary in making smart spending decisions like marketing, advertising, hiring support, and much more. If you don't have a good view of your financial statements, you are basically spending blindly. As a Small Business Owner, the stakes are high because it's your company at stake with your budget. If you stick to good methods of bookkeeping, you can easily avoid overspending or having to shut your business down because of uninformed spending decisions.

One of the best bi-products of savvy bookkeeping is being able to see how much you have grown this year, the past 2 years, the past 5 years. You can see how much you've grown and how much your business can grow in the future.

As a small business owner, bookkeeping should be the last thing you need to think and worry about. Let the Orange County Bookkeeping support staff help take the load off and guide you to a better business future.


Taxes

Yes, the 5 letter word that starts with a "T." We all know how close the government checks up on small businesses. Especially if you are successful, growing small business, you will be under their scrutiny every year. Make sure that you are not paying too much or that you are not paying too little by consistent and proper bookkeeping.

No small business owner ever wants to be audited, but if it happens, make sure that you are prepared with the right paperwork and backlogs.

Cash Flow

Are you losing or making money? The only way to know for sure is with good bookkeeping that shows you exactly what your profits and losses are. With a good knowledge of your cash flow, you can make an educated decision on how much you should charge for your services and/or products. Are you giving your clients a sweet deal? Too sweet of a deal?
 
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  • 10 Small Business How To's You Don't Want to Miss
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    notebooksI'm a big fan of step-by-step tutorials that teach you how to do something in a straightforward and easy-to-follow way. How to's are one of the most efficient ways to learn something new and apply it immediately.

    I compiled 10 of the most popular tutorials on this site, related to starting a small business. Many readers have used these tutorials to get their businesses off the ground, and I hope you can, too!

    Feature Article: 
    10 Powerful Small Business How-To's You Need to Follow

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  • Win a Free TV Commercial from Staples
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    staplesStaples is giving away a total of $250,000 worth of free television advertising to five U.S. small businesses as part of their "Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs" contest. The five winners will each receive $50,000.00 worth of broadcast TV advertising in their local TV market.

    How to Enter

    Small business owners must submit a 15-second video stating the name, description and location of your business; and a statement about what makes your business unique on Staples' Facebook page.

    Entry Deadline

    March 14, 2012

    Get Video Help

    New to video recording? Here are a few articles that will help you make sure you give your business the best chance possible to win:

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  • Looking for a marketing plan sample or business plan template?
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    blueprintMany readers contact me every week, asking for help with their business planning and marketing processes. I get regular requests for marketing plan samples, business plan templates and other "cheat-sheet" documents. I understand what it's like to be strapped for time and overwhelmed by the process, so I always try to help. Plus, business plans and marketing plans may be two of the most powerful documents you will ever prepare for your business, so I certainly understand why they are hot topics.

    The problem with sample documents or pre-filled templates, though, is that they aren't universal. Sure, you could modify some of the information, but unless you're willing to do the research and the legwork to really make those sample plans relevant for your business, they are very limited in their usefulness. They may even hurt your planning process and contribute to you missing key information.

    That's why I created a marketing plan tutorial and a streamlined (and less stressful) business plan tutorial. These step-by-step guides will help you create your own plans, based on the information that is most important to your business. These are the kinds of documents that will grow with your business and become your most important tools that you use on a daily basis.

    So, I urge you to ditch the marketing plan samples and business plan templates, and put some time into these tutorials. I streamlined and broke down the process into easy-to-follow steps so you can create your own documents that will become blueprints for your small business.

    Business Planning and Marketing Tutorials:

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  • More Small Business Ideas (101!)
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    small business ideasA few weeks ago, I shared a list of 47 small business ideas. I received such great feedback on the list, that I decided to expand it into 101 small business ideas. I made sure that I included a mix of home-based businesses, retail businesses, personal services, online businesses, and a little of almost everything in between.

    So if you are thinking of starting a new business, but haven't decided on one opportunity yet, this list is a must-read. You are sure to be inspired!

    Feature Article:
    101 Small Business Ideas

    More Business Startup Resources

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  • Choosing the Right Domain Name for Your Small Business
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    register domain name

    If you are just starting a business, you are probably thinking about business names. And if you're thinking about business names, you should also be thinking about domain names.

    Whether it's for online marketing purposes, or simply to protect your brand, every small business owner should take some time to explore the options when it comes to domain names.

    Today's feature article walks you through the seven steps in the domain name registration process, and provides tips for helping you choose the right domain name, right from the start.

    Feature Article:
    How to Register a Domain Name for Your Small Business

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  • New Small Business Grant Program
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    small business grantA new small business grant program, awarding a total of $25,000, was just launched by Brother and StartupNation. The grant program will provide five $5,000 grants to ambitious entrepreneurs who submit the most original and creative business plan. Winners can use the money to start their own business or initiate a new project in their current small business.

    Spruce Up Your Business Plan

    Before you enter, you will need a business plan. Keep in mind that your business plan will be judged based on originality, vision, creativity and ability to solve/address a problem or issue.

    These resources will help you make sure your business plan is ready to make an impact:

    Grant Application

    To apply for the grant, go to the StartupNation site and complete the application form.

    The deadline to enter is Friday, March 2, 2012. Winners will be announced on Monday, March 26.

    Good luck!

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  • Does a Small Business Owner Really Need an Accountant? (Poll)
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    accountingDo you really need an accountant? I don't know about your specific situation, but I do know that many small business owners can benefit from having an accountant on their team. Why? For a number of reasons:

    1. If you don't know what you're doing, you can mangle your books and make a mess of your business finances.
    2. You are a small business owner, so you are busy. Bringing in help with your accounting processes is a great way to delegate and free up some time.
    3. There are a lot of checks and balances that a good accountant does that can not only streamline your business, but also protect you from an audit by the IRS.

    Accountants for Small Business

    Still not sure if you need to hire an accountant? The feature article today provides a long list of specific tasks an accountant can do for a small business owner. Read it through carefully, then you should be able to decide if an accountant is a good investment for your business.

    Feature Article:
    Do I Need an Accountant?

    Poll: Do You Have an Accountant?

    So what do you think about a small business owner's need for an accountant? Do you have an accountant for your business (either as an employee or as external resource)? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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  • Are You Ready to Stop Wasting Time?
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    broken clockIf you recently spent some time setting business goals, I am sure you're ready to dig into your action lists and get started. The problem is, even if you adjusted your priorities to reflect your new goals, you won't automatically have the extra time you need. You may find that you're having difficulty juggling your new tasks with your existing responsibilities, or figuring out where to start.

    If this sounds familiar, you may need to make some adjustments to your time management technique in order to maximize your time so you can focus on your goals and priorities. The feature article today shares some of my favorite ways to boost productivity and zero-in on what's most important.

    Feature Article:
    7 Tips for More Effective Time Management

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Small Business Goal Setting
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    map compassOver the past few days, I've blogged about getting started with goal setting, SMART goals and backward goal setting to ease you into the idea of setting goals for your business in 2012.

    There are so many options and resources because goal setting can be as simple or as detailed as you want it to be, and it's a very individual process. The point is, something is always better than nothing when it comes to goals and planning.

    If you are ready to jump in with both feet (and now is the perfect time!), the guide featured today is the perfect starting place. It includes all of the topics I listed above, plus worksheets and tools, goal setting software, and tips for staying motivated. It's the ultimate goal setting resource for small business owners, and is sure to help you kick off 2012 with a plan for success.

    Happy New Year!

    Feature Article:
    A Guide to Small Business Goal Setting

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  • Backward Goal Setting
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    back to wallI love the idea of working backwards with goal setting because it takes away so much of the ambiguity around trying to figure out what to do and when to do it. It's a simple process: you envision your ultimate goal, then work backwards, identifying each action that has to happen right before the next one. You end up with a step-by-step guide to achieving your goal.

    This feature article includes a backward goal setting tutorial to help you get started.

    Feature Article:
    Backward Goal Setting

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