Accounting and Bookkeeping from About.com

5 Reasons to Get Out of the Office This Weekend

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:30:46 +0000

It's Labor Day weekend, and small business owners everywhere are closing up shop for one last summer vacation. Are you in? Or will you be spending the long weekend in your office, trying to catch up and get ahead for September?

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Small Business Idea: Freelance Writing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:15:59 +0000

The best small business ideas maximize what you're good at and what you're passionate about. If writing is your ultimate hobby, you may find that creating a business that allows you to market yourself as a freelance writer is the perfect combination of passion and business.

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Business Rules Are Made to Be Broken

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:11:47 +0000

There are some very useful rules for naming a business, and I believe in all of them. But, if you looked at the name of my own business, you might notice something a little off.

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Three Steps to Successful Business Bartering

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:53:40 +0000

Have you ever traded services with another small business owner without money exchanging hands? Bartering is a way to fulfill a business need by trading. It can be increasingly popular in tough economic times.

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Small Business Idea: Pet Sitting

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:31:35 +0000

A love of animals, trustworthiness and consistent availability can be signs that you should start a pet sitting small business. Pet sitters are typically available during normal business hours, weekends and holidays to take care of animals by taking them for walks, feeding them, cleaning their cages, etc.

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Four Types of Accounting Help for Small Businesses

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:24:55 +0000

Managing your small business finances can be tricky territory. It has to be done consistently and accurately, and many small business owners lack the desire, knowledge or experience to manage their books effectively.

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5 Ways to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:23:44 +0000

Success is not always a comfortable place. Well, it's usually more comfortable once you've arrived, but getting there can require you to walk on a path that has you itchy, anxious and wishing you could turn around and jump back in the zone.

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Small Business Idea: Bookkeeping

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:46:43 +0000

Many small business owners look to outsource managing their books, either because it's not something they enjoy, or it's something that have no desire to learn. This is why starting a business as a bookkeeper for other small business owners can be an excellent business idea.

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How to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:19:29 +0000

It's easy to get stuck in a routine. Although routines can be a great way to manage the day-to-day activities of your business, they can be damaging when they prevent you from pushing yourself to greater success.

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How to Grow Your Client Base through Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:38:24 +0000

Word of mouth and referrals can be among the most powerful -- and cost effective -- ways for a small business to grow. All it takes for effective word-of-mouth marketing is a happy customer who feels compelled to share his or her story with others.

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