by Tripp Hristopoulos | Feb 6, 2014 | Accounting, Business Tips, Profitability Tips
Have you ever tried on a shirt or jeans and found they didn’t fit at all? They looked great on the hangar, but that was the end of it. Accounting systems come in all sizes, shapes, and colors just like clothing; and just like clothing, some accounting systems fit...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Jan 23, 2014 | Business Development, Business Tips
As business owners, we are a highly self-motivated bunch of people. We love our businesses, we love helping our customers, and we work very hard at what we do. Sometimes we work so hard, we get disconnected from our passion. Occasionally, it’s a good idea to step...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Jan 9, 2014 | Accounting, Business Development, Business Tips
Happy New Year! The New Year brings new areas to benefit from and be aware of. You’ve likely heard these topics mentioned in the news. The question is, have you stopped and thought about how they will be impacting your business this year? The Biggie: The...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Dec 26, 2013 | Business Development, Business Tips
It’s almost 2014, and at this time of year, it’s natural for us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go. For business owners, it’s especially important to raise our minds above the daily fires for a moment, take in some fresh air, and elevate...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Dec 12, 2013 | Bookkeeping Tips, Business Development, Profitability Tips
Many small business owners focus on generating more revenue every year, and that’s a great objective. But not all revenue is created equally. If you sell more than one product or service in your business, then you can benefit from looking at your revenue mix....
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Nov 28, 2013 | Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips
Have you ever called a help line and at the end of the call had a bigger problem than before you called? Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. Navigating the help line process can be a challenge for anyone’s patience. Here are a couple of tips you can try to make the...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Nov 14, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Management Tips
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get your financial records in order. Tax moves you make now can mean finding more “green” to spend on family gifts and festivities. Here are five quick tips for you to feel more prepared about...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Oct 31, 2013 | Accounting, Bookkeeping Tips, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Management Tips
Watching the cash balance is one of the most frequent activities of a small business owner. Besides making sure you have enough cash for payroll and bills, there is another huge opportunity you can benefit from: lowering the cost of processing your bills. It can be...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Oct 17, 2013 | Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
Every sales lead is precious. It takes a lot to get people’s attention these days, and once a lead or prospect comes in your door, you’ve accomplished that hurdle, but now you have another one: getting the business. To ensure you can turn those prospects into...
by Tripp Hristopoulos | Oct 3, 2013 | Business Development, Business Tips, Management Tips, Profitability Tips
As we move into the fall season and the final quarter of the year, it’s a perfect time to commit to a project in your business that will help you reach the year’s end in better shape. Here are five ideas: 1. Back-to-School Time If payroll expenses are one of...