Author: Josh Keppen
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Rethinking Small Business Bookkeeping in the Age of Digital Banking
Small business owners spend too much time on their accounting and not enough growing their own businesses. Part of the issue is that the accounting and bookkeeping methods we use today are archaic — literally. In 1458, Italian merchant Benedetto Cotrugli standardized the practice of bookkeeping and accounting with the use of paper journals and…
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Neat Reimagines Small Business Bookkeeping with the Introduction of NeatBooks
By Modernizing Bookkeeping Processes, NeatBooks Simplifies Small Businesses Accounting and Offers Unmatched Real-Time Visibility to Small Business Owners PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 01, 2021 The Neat Company, a recognized leader in financial data management for small businesses, expanded its offerings with the introduction of an easy-to-use bookkeeping solution that eliminates traditional bookkeeping processes that are unnecessary in…
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Neat Introduces NeatInvoices, a Free Small Business Accounts Receivable Software
NeatInvoices Puts the Ability to Create, Send, and Manage Invoices in the Palm of Your Hand PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 01, 2021 The Neat Company, a recognized leader in financial data management for small businesses, is now offering an easy-to-use accounts receivable solution designed to help small business owners improve cash flow by streamlining their invoicing process…
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Small Business Week 2021 is Approaching: Prepare Now for a Successful Campaign
A recent survey found that 75% of consumers plan to support nonessential small businesses as soon as restrictions are lifted. And as folks begin venturing out again, Small Business Week (September 12–18, 2021) is the perfect time to engage them. What is Small Business Week? National Small Business Week (NSBW) is the U.S. Small Business…
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A Post-Work Relaxation Guide for Business Owners
While rewarding, running a business is extremely challenging, not to mention stressful. Any business owner can agree that their brain is continuously going at a hundred miles an hour – even when they’re technically not working. Budgeting, personnel problems, and operational hiccups are just a few of the things that keep them up late at…
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Why Cyber Security Strategies Matter for Small Businesses in 2021
Warning: Your small business is under attack. Did that get your attention? Ok, while a tad dramatic, the fact that 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses underlines that cybersecurity strategies are needed regardless of the size of the venture. High-profile breaches at large organizations like SolarWinds and Microsoft might get most of the attention,…
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Customer Retention Strategies to Keep Your Recent Holiday Gains
What good is your holiday revenue surge if sales go right back to normal after Dec. 25? Who wants to hustle as hard as you did in November and December, just to go back to business as usual? Don’t settle for yearly sales spikes. Arrange your business now so that increases are spread out over…
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January Returns: How to Handle Reverse Logistics (for Online Business Owners)
Do you dread customer returns, or do reverse transactions excite you? Understandably, most business owners love the thrill of sales — and prefer not to think about how to undo a deal. But in these unique times, when consumers are changing spending habits, 95% say that a good returns experience convinces them to shop with…
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2020’s Real Holiday Shopper Persona Examples (and How to Connect with Them)
Consumer spending has continued to outperform economists’ expectations. Despite 2020’s pandemic, U.S. shoppers still intend to spend more this year on holiday shopping than ever before, according to researchers at the National Retail Federation. Source: U.S. Census data compiled by the National Retail Federation However, shopping behavior has changed drastically. No longer can small business…
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3 Seasonal Employment Strategies for History’s Most Unique Holiday Season
Are you new to hiring for the holiday season? Retailers know the December seasonal employment scramble. But this year, businesses across all sectors are tuning their talent management plans—because the 2020 holiday looks a lot different than previous holidays. The good news is you have options, and we’re here to help you navigate them. Seasonal…