We are sure having a lot of fun here at A La Carte lately! New office… 2 new employees… a fabulously successful open house… and some new business to boot and then… A phone call from the CNY Business Journal to be interviewed… how cool!! So…I am honored to say that my company was selected for the CNY Business [...]
My business has been a blessing over the last almost 2 years and most recently I moved into a new office in Liverpool AND hired my first employee. Taking my business from my spare bedroom and just me to what it has become… has been awesome… exciting… motivating and exhausting all at the same time! [...]
Over the last few months we have reached out to business associates, clients and friends for help with my company’s first fundraising event. Our walking team led by myself and my pup, Bailey consisted of a total of 5 people & 2 dogs and was backed by an overwhelming amount of support and cash contributions!! [...]
Have you have had a day like I had today… where you worked all day feeling busy and hectic and at the end of the day, you are exhausted and realize that your list of things to do is longer than it was at the beginning of the day and the tasks you had planned for the day [...]
A 1099-MISC form is used to file information on compensation paid to various individuals and entities in the previous calendar year. This form is NOT to be used for wages and salaries paid to employees. Due Dates:1099s are to be mailed to your vendors and sub-contractors, post-marked by January 31st each year. The IRS portion of the 1099-MISC must [...]
“I HATE ACCOUNTING ! ” Not many business owners tell me how much they ‘love’ accounting. In fact, it’s usually quite the opposite. People who own a business typically are in love with their trade and often loath the numbers part of running the business. The hard truth is, you simply can’t minimize the importance [...]
Reward Your Employees’ Work Efforts Many employers feel a paycheck is thanks enough. But a simple word of appreciation can go far toward motivating employees. Recognition makes them feel successful and often leads to them working harder. And understanding what motivates your employees can help you with retention and make your business a great place [...]
Good morning and happy December 13th! 19 days ’til 2011 Most of us do our spring cleaning at home in the spring. Many of us fail to ever consider doing a spring cleaning at the office or fail to follow through. An efficiently run business must include a good clean-up and clean-out fairly regularly. I am in [...]
It is December 6th & before you know it, it will be December 31st & year end. Have you prepared a list of financial & operational “to dos” to make sure you are ready when the last day comes? You are coming into 2010 tax deadlines, renewals, etc. Let us start you off with a few items [...]
Good morning… Sometimes life and business get us running so fast that we need to stop and think about our goals, beliefs and reasons or simply hear some great words, once said by someone we don’t even know, to reset or refresh our minds and the path we are traveling…to help us continue to grow [...]
