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! [...]
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 [...]
Good morning, Just as the clouds that take over a morning sky can lead us to sunshine in the afternoon: Problems in business can lead us to opportunities. Many times we get caught up in the logistics of problems, who caused them, when did they start, who can fix them, how can we fix them, [...]
A week ago today I lost someone very dear to my heart, my beautiful Irish Setter, Casey. She was with us for 8 years and was 13 years old when she passed. This incredible loss and the grieving process has made me think very much about “TIME”. The last week has been as if time has stood still, making [...]
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 [...]
