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<description><![CDATA[I am Donna MacMillan author of "QuickBooks - The Easy:Setting Up QuickBooks Right" and its my passion over many years to work with accountants, small business owners and bookkeepers during the important start-up and growth phases. I am a corporate accountant with over 30 years experience setting up bookkeeping systems including the important decisions of what accounting software program to purchase, setting up a business's bookkeeping system right the first time, overseeing the system as the business grows and providing on-going training for both the business owner and their staff. Working closely with CPA's and having been a tax preparer ... ]]></description>
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<title>Different Types of Reimbursable Expenses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some people think of reimbursable expenses as those an employee incurs when purchasing either goods or services for the employer they work for. Others define reimbursable expenses as those the company incurs when performing work for a client such as postage, delivery fees, etc. And others bill out material and labor costs on a cost plus basis and call these charges reimbursable expenses.]]></description>
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<title>Cloud Computing - Sunny or Threatening Skies Predicted?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:43:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everywhere we look someone or some company is announcing a new "cloud computing" solution. And on the surface it sounds great. You don't have to buy or keep updating the program. You can access your data anywhere, at any time. Others you work with can collaborate with you easily. When we think of clouds, however, its are not always big fluffy white clouds among a bright blue sky and sunshine on the horizon. Sometimes clouds bring to mind storms, danger and peril.]]></description>
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<title>Your Balance Ratio</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When you hear the word balance, what comes to mind? If you are a business owner, bookkeeper, accountant, etc. most likely it is balancing the books, your checkbook, your workload, your inventory, or some other work related task. And the word ratio, brings to mind key indexes, assets vs liabilities, sales vs expenses, returns on investments and all those other ways of measuring how well a business is operating. But I bet the very last thought that enters your brain, if it even makes it there at all, is the ratio that measures your life balance.]]></description>
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<title>Year End Tasks</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:53:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The holidays are over and we have had a few days to ease back into our regular business schedules. But with the new year comes a long list of tasks that need to be attended to in order that your filing requirements are met and your books are ready for your tax preparer.]]></description>
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<title>Creative Use of Office Equipment</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:27:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was trying to find filler for gift baskets and having no success at all when a light bulb idea appeared out of no where. Let's see - what are most baskets filled with - why, shredded paper of many colors.]]></description>
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<title>Tis the Season</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:17:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Listen to the sounds, see the ribbons, late nights abound - Year end is here. The sounds of clicking calculators, the ribbons of tapes, late nights spent meeting the deadlines - such a joyous time of year. Are you ready?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Reasons to Choose Bookkeeping As Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:14:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you just out of school or haven't graduated yet and don't know what direction to take in life? Are you new to the job market perhaps because you have been busy raising a family? Or perhaps you are just looking for a new challenge. A bookkeeping career can be your answer. I have listed below my top ten reasons why you might want to give bookkeeping a try.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Prepare Your Own Taxes?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You can't go anywhere without seeing or hearing advertisements for the easiest, most cost effective and secure way to file your Federal Income Tax return. But how do you make the decision what way is best for you? Should you use a local CPA or tax preparer? Buy that software you are assured will do everything for you including being there when or if an audit rears its ugly head sometime in the future? Or pop into one of those kiosks that can be found at the mall, on your neighborhood main street, or even in your local big box store?]]></description>
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<title>Need More Time to Pay a Bill?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:56:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes life just doesn't go the way you expect and you find yourself in the very uncomfortable position of not being able to meet a financial obligation. Lots of people hide their head in the sand, ignoring the problem until it comes back with a vengeance. Not the way to solve this type of problem.]]></description>
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<title>Retiring Soon? Some Say Not For Me!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time we all dreamed of those lazy and well earned days of retirement. We worked hard, contributed to our Social Security Funds and even managed to put aside some money into retirement funds.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Have What it Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:14:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have a great idea for a product or service that you know will make you the next multi-millionaire. Your family and friends either think you are brilliant or crazy. Perhaps you are not happy with your current employer or career and desire more control of your work and career. After all if you are like me, there is no better boss to work for than yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Determining the Cost of an Asset</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I am often asked by business owners why the market value of an asset is not listed on their balance sheet. This is because in the bookkeeping and accounting professions we are traditionally reluctant to accept market value as the basis of asset measurement.]]></description>
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<title>Decorating Your Workspace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[No matter what size your office space putting your personal stamp on it will turn it into a environment that will add to your productiveness. Now we can't use all the options available to us in our own homes as you can not change the color of the walls or the carpeting for example, but you can add little touches that make your office, cubicle or even desk your very own. After all we spend at least a third of our lives in our work places and you deserve to be inspired by your surroundings.]]></description>
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<title>Internal Audits of Financial Statements</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:00:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With today's technology once the bills are entered, the checks printed, the invoices posted and cash receipts are recorded, computer programs print out financial statements with a click of the mouse. However, you can bring much more to your company than data entry. A careful review of the books and analysis of key accounts will assure that not only are your financial records in balance, but also meet accounting standards.]]></description>
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<title>Office For Rent - Or When to Move Out of Your Home Office</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:51:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making the decision to rent a separate office for your business can be difficult for some business owners. If your business is a retail, manufacturing or distribution business this decision may need to be made early on in your start-up. After all you will need a place for people to come to if you are in the business of selling items to the public and if you are using large equipment to manufacture a product or need storage space for the products you distribute it's pretty obvious that a home office is not going to work for your business. But for those who are in a consultant or service type business, the solution might not be so clear.]]></description>
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<title>An Employee Or a Subcontractor?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:49:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may be thinking that someone is a subcontractor because you pay them by a check or cash without withholding payroll taxes. But that is not how the IRS sees it.]]></description>
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<title>Common Payroll Terms</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:13:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you confused by all the acronyms used for payroll? Here a few of the most common and what they stand for. Here is a list and explanation of the most common terms you will come across while processing payroll.]]></description>
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<title>Bookkeepers - Protect Yourself!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:09:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a bookkeeper you hold a position of trust. However how do you protect yourself from being accused and perhaps being sued?]]></description>
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<title>Choosing Your Business Structure</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:12:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are starting up a new business. Congratulations. This is a very exciting time but it is also a time to make many decisions. This could possibly be a time when you will make more decisions at one time in the entire duration of your business. And one of those decisions will be the structure of your business.]]></description>
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<title>Success Through the Recession</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:55:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you anxious about the success of your business through the current recession? There are positive steps to take and opportunities to grow during a down economy. You just have to know what they are and be willing to do what it takes to not only survive but to succeed while others quake in fear.]]></description>
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<title>Should Basic Math Be on the Endangered List?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:24:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does anyone out there know how many items are in two dozen? This should be a question that any second grader could answer easily. The reason I am asking is that once again I have been amazed at the lack of common everyday knowledge that our young people are suffering from.]]></description>
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<title>A Great Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:56:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Typically there are two nervous people in an interview - the person being interviewed and the person conducting the interview. You the employer, however, can overcome these jitters and the result will be a "great interview" for both of you.]]></description>
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<title>Hiring Your First Employee</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:14:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are just starting out and need to hire an employee for your new business or your business has grown and the need for help is eminent, there are several things you need to know before you jump into the hiring process. This series of articles will provide you with the information you need to meet this challenge and avoid the pitfalls.]]></description>
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<title>What Is A Good Bookkeeper Worth?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:48:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am often asked what is a reasonable fee to charge my clients. And on the opposite side of the coin - what should I expect to pay for a bookkeeper? A bookkeeper who is honest, trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable is worth their weight in gold. You might find a good honest hard working person, but if they don't have the knowledge and experience that you need then you only have part of the solution you are looking for.]]></description>
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<title>Embezzlement 101</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:24:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is not a course in how to get rich by embezzling funds from the company your work for but a group of suggestions on how to protect your company from this heinous crime. Embezzlement is defined as theft of money or property from a business by someone who has custody of the funds or property. Often embezzlers are the people you would least suspect.]]></description>
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<title>Airing Dirty Laundry</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:26:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can't pick up a newspaper or magazine, turn on the TV or checkout the on-line news sites without being barraged with all the nasty things the famous (or in some cases the infamous) people might or might have not done. And as a result the general public seems to have gotten the idea that it's okay for them to "tell all".]]></description>
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<title>You Have QuickBooks - Now What?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:59:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have either started a new business, decided to get your financial information in order for your existing business or your tax preparer has announced that he/she won't do your tax return anymore if you bring in one more year's receipts in a shoebox or plastic bag. So on the recommendation of friends, business associates, accountant, or other professional in the know you have purchased QuickBooks.]]></description>
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<title>Spring Cleaning At The Office</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:54:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even if you live in a part of the country where snow is still on the ground and temperatures are still below freezing, you know for sure that spring is right around the corner. And there is no better time to unclutter and spruce up not just your home, but your office as well. Whether you reside in a plush corner office or a small cubicle you can bring a breath of fresh air to your surroundings very easily.]]></description>
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<title>The Hope Credit</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 06:28:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Internal Revenue Service offers help to taxpayers paying for tuition. One of these ways is the Hope Credit. You are allowed to take a credit of up to $1,650 per eligible student.]]></description>
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<title>International Women's Day - March 8th</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:08:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since 1909 International Women's Day has been recognized as the day to globally celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women; connecting all women and inspiring them to reach their full potential. Thousands of events are held worldwide, some large scale and some at the local level, but all bringing women together through political rallies, business conferences, government events and other get togethers. Many large corporations are also joining the celebration by providing celebratory events within their organizations and by lending support to outside events.]]></description>
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<title>Customizing Your Chart of Accounts</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:32:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A chart of accounts is defined as a list of accounts used to categorize the financial transactions of a business. But if set up with thought it can be one of your most useful tools in analyzing your business.]]></description>
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<title>Shame On Us</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:29:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article is without a doubt outside of my usual postings, but certainly not outside of my personal beliefs and this particular subject is one in which I need to reach out to a wider audience then just those I converse with among my local community. Early this week the news announced the finding of two boys, one missing for a few days and one missing for four years.]]></description>
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<title>What Do All Those Numbers Mean?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:23:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's tax season once again and you are faced with a list of various tax forms identified by a number that makes no sense to you. Here is a brief description of the most common forms used by both individuals and businesses to file their returns: 1040EZ is used by individuals who are married or single, under the age of 65 and not blind, do not claim any dependents, taxable income is under $100,000 and claim no adjustments to income such as health deductions, real estate taxes, mortgage interest, etc. You also can only claim the tax credits for...]]></description>
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<title>Are You A Spammer?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:56:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spam, as we all know, are those pesky unsolicited emails our mail boxes are filled up with everyday. At their best, they are barraging us with advertising for things we have no interest in and at worst they bring the potential of viruses, identity theft, and possible destruction to our data files, software programs and computers. And they are produced and distributed by "evil" people out to annoy us or destroy us. So how does this horrid activity relate to you?]]></description>
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<title>Ring In The New Year</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:01:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The New Year is almost here and most of us are thinking about how we might be healthier, happier, wealthier and more productive. Here are my suggested resolutions to help Bookkeepers, business owners and just about everyone else accomplish these goals.]]></description>
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<title>Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:03:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We read the headlines and almost every day there is a story about some person having their life turned upside down by this heinous crime. There a few simple steps to protect yourself.]]></description>
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<title>It's That Time of Year Again!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:06:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[And no I am not referring to holiday cheer, parties, gifts and the like. And not even ringing in the New Year with its associated celebrations and resolutions. But, as all you bookkeepers and accountants are aware, year end for most companies is right around the corner.]]></description>
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<title>Gifting In The Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:23:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tis the season when we are wracked with indecision on who to buy for and what to buy. We don't want to insult anyone, but neither do we want to bust our budgets. Here are some of my thoughts on this dilemma.]]></description>
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<title>Sony's Play Station III(TM) - Don't Have It? Don't Worry</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:31:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At midnight all over the United States people went crazy. For days they had parked themselves outside of stores, on sidewalks, in tent cities for the opportunity to be the first to purchase the new Sony Play Station&trade;. And at midnight the gates were opened and riots ensued, people were trampled and run over, and at least one young man was shot. Was it worth the price?]]></description>
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<title>What is a Controller?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:44:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered just what the position of controller entails? The official definition of the controller position is a corporate officer responsible for the business's accounting activities. Sometimes this position is referred to as the comptroller. What you may not be aware of are the legal responsibilities and obligations that a controller assumes.]]></description>
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<title>Bookkeeping For An Artist</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:20:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Income in and expenses out being recorded into their proper accounts is the essential tasks of bookkeeping. However, each type of business needs special treatments of these items. And the art business has its own unique requirements.]]></description>
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<title>A Business Start-Up (Chapter Three) - Planning For Action</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:58:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are likely familiar with the term business plan, but just what is a business plan and how do you put one together? It is not as complicated as you might think. And if you prepare one segment at a time, than it won't be an overwhelming task.]]></description>
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<title>Bookkeeping For A Non-Profit Organization</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:01:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have the opportunity to join a non-profit organization as their bookkeeper and while you may have a great deal of experience working within the business for profit world there are some differences between the two types of organizations that are important to consider. Usually a nonprofit organization will be providing an important service to one or more parts of a community and the people of the community will pay dues and become members of the non-profit organization. Or the organization may have donors who donate services, money, merchandise or grants.]]></description>
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<title>Bookkeeping - Specializing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:15:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While your general bookkeeping education and experience can offer you the opportunity to reach into many types of business, specializing in one or more types of businesses or industries will allow you to work within areas that are of interest to you and perhaps are passionate about. Does the art world pique your interest? Would you like to feel like you are helping your favorite cause while also earning a living?]]></description>
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<title>A Business Start-up (Chapter Two) - Educating for Success</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:07:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work? The first place to start is acquiring knowledge. You need to know all you can about business in general and your product or service specifically.]]></description>
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<title>A Business Start-Up</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:25:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quite a few of us have a dream of working for ourselves. It goes something like this - I will leave my job and take my idea into the world and achieve great success. But so many just dream. In order to make our dreams come true we need to take action, starting today. So just where do you start? At the beginning of course.]]></description>
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<title>Trouble in the Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:59:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More and more I am hearing about problems in the office revolving around people issues. We are all familiar with sexual harassment and discrimination of various types. But what if you are experiencing feelings of discomfort due to actions that fall within the cracks.]]></description>
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<title>You Are The Boss</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:54:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are the owner of the company, or head of a department, if you have employees that fall under your direction, than you are the boss. And bosses are not just one of the gang.]]></description>
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<title>Get Organized To Be Effective</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:53:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you feel overwhelmed at work? Does there never seem to be enough time to get things done? If so, the primary cause is probably a lack of organization.]]></description>
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<title>Return on Expenses - Part Two</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:50:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the last article we discussed cutting expenses on the income side. Let's go to the opposite side of your business now - cutting costs on what you pay out.]]></description>
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<title>Inventory Costing</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:48:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several ways to determine the value of your inventory and each type of valuation has benefits. The most common type used by small businesses is average cost or weighted average costing. This is based on the average cost of identical units.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing the Best Software for Your Business</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:41:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With so many products to choose from where do you begin? With you, your employees and of course your business.]]></description>
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<title>Preventive Care for Your Business</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:27:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have all seen the articles, TV ads and listened to our doctor's advice to take preventive measures with our health. We have yearly checkups and tests with our doctor and dentist. We try to eat the right foods and get some exercise all in the effort of keeping ourselves healthy. We also take this way of thinking into the care of our vehicles and homes. And yet in what maybe the most important area for preventive maintenance does not get scheduled. Your business and how efficiently and profitable it is running...]]></description>
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<title>Return on Expenses - Part Three</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:21:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest return on expense may be your marketing costs. If spending on marketing is done wisely and consistently the payback on this investment can bring many rewards.]]></description>
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<title>Return On Expenses</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Expecting returns on expenses seems contradictory. How can you earn money on what you spend? There are several areas to target and we will examine each one in this series.]]></description>
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<title>Prepaid Expenses</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:30:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prepaid expenses belong on the balance sheet and can encompass costs such as rent, insurance, advertising, and any other cost that normally would be expensed on your income statement but is paid in advance of the period in which it is owed. Prepaid expenses differ from deposits as they will be used up within a specific period (usually within a year) as a deposit could be carried until the end of a contract when ever that might be. For example, prepaid rent would be an upfront prepayment of the yearly rent, but a rental deposit would be tied in with...]]></description>
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<title>Is It a Fixed Asset?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:38:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I often am asked this question by bookkeepers and business owners alike. The Internal Revenue Service defines a fixed asset as property used in a trade or business or in an income producing activity that wears out or becomes obsolete and it must have a determinable useful life substantially beyond the tax year. This might include tangible real estate property and personal property and what is referred to as intangible property.]]></description>
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<title>What Ever Happened to Customer Service?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:28:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In my humble opinion, the number one issue a company should be paying attention to is customer service. But it seems more and more that getting the sale is taking priority over making the customer happy. Below are several examples of poor service - how would your company handled each of these circumstances?]]></description>
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<title>Trapped in a Sticky Web</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:47:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like most business owners you have either taken the plunge or are thinking about having a web site. Whether you design you own site or hire someone to write it there comes the time to choose a hosting service. And there are so many out there - how do you choose?]]></description>
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<title>Stuck in Mud (Or I Really Hate My Job)</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:32:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have been thinking about a conversation I had last night with a young woman I used to work with and thought I would share what may be possible solutions for all of you who are feeling frustrated, angry, unappreciated and just plain crummy about getting up and going to work everyday. So what are you going to do about it? And just when are you going to stop making excuses for staying and get yourself out of the mire you call a job.]]></description>
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<title>Setting Up Your Chart of Accounts</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:14:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While installing your new accounting software you have most likely been asked whether you would like to use one of the default charts of accounts included with the program or develop your own. But you may ask what if I don't need all these accounts and how do I know which accounts I should keep. And should I use a numbering system or not? Let me help.]]></description>
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<title>The Burden of Payroll</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:08:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[And I am not talking about the actual time and cost of getting your employees paid, but all those costs often not considered when providing a customer an estimate or proposal or not included in budgets and financial planning. The cost burden of payroll includes all expenses incurred over and above an employee's wage. To get to the true hourly cost of an employee you need to take these into consideration.]]></description>
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<title>Online Software</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 11:31:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have heard about it, may even know someone who uses this type of service, but is it for you? Mostly likely the answer will be yes and below you will see the benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2006 16:57:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several distinct advantages to outsourcing your bookkeeping functions.  First and foremost is saving money.  Having said that don't step over dollars to pick up dimes.  You get what you pay for and if you don't pay for quality than you won't have quality service.]]></description>
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<title>Construction Job Costing for Profit</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2006 11:21:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not enough to look at the bottom line of your profit and loss statement to determine how profitable your company is, but to also examine each job for profitability. You could conceivably being making a company wide profit but loosing money on some jobs.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With The Internal Revenue Service</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 14:48:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mail has arrived and oh, no there is a dreaded letter from the IRS. Don't panic yet, it maybe something as innocuous as information they think you might need, a question of where to apply a payment you made or even a refund check for an overpayment. But should it be more serious, all is not lost.]]></description>
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