Yet another calendar? Yes. It’s a good idea to use QuickBooks’ calendar to stay on top of your financial transactions. These days, some of us find ourselves updating multiple calendars. There’s the Outlook calendar or other web-based solution for scheduling and task management. Maybe a smartphone app to track to-do’s on the road, and a paper calendar as backup. But where do you keep track of your everyday financial tasks?… Read More
Get Your Business Costs Under Control Today
Increasing your profits requires selling more and/or spending less. While building up your sales may require an extended effort, business costs are often very ripe for a quick trimming. At Strategic Accounting and Tax Solutions, a Grand Rapids CPA firm, we’ve highlighted some of those possibilities. Supplies and Other Purchases Usually, in any business, relatively few items represent a very large share of all outlays. The first step in cutting… Read More
Reduce Your Tax Liability Now
You may have some significant opportunities to reduce your tax bill and improve your financial situation before then and now is the time to do so. But don’t procrastinate. If you wait too long to start your review, you might not have enough time to implement strategies that can improve your bottom line. Take Stock The best way to ensure that you’re ready for the new year is to review… Read More
7 Best Practices for QuickBooks Online
Even if you’ve been using QuickBooks Online for a long time, it’s good to step back and evaluate your actions. “Best practices” aren’t enforceable rules. They’re simply guidelines businesses commonly follow in one area or another. If you’re in retail, for example, one best practice might be to always ask customers checking out if they found everything they were looking for. This serves two purposes: It conveys a feeling of… Read More
Cyber Criminals are Coming, Protect Your Business Now!
Local Grand Rapids, MI small businesses need a strong network of support. You need advice about tax issues and employee benefits, to assistance with technology and marketing. Strategic Accounting and Tax Solutions, is your partner in that network. With data breaches becoming more and more common, it’s important to be proactive in protecting your business against cybercrimes. Here are some thoughts on preventing cybercrimes in the first place and having… Read More