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When you begin running your business “by the numbers”, everything can change for you.

Mix Up Your Revenues for More Profits
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Mix Up Your Revenues for More Profits

Many small business owners focus on generating more revenue every year, and that’s a wonderful goal. But not all revenue is created equally since some items are more profitable than others.

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Nonprofit Trends for 2021
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Nonprofit Trends for 2021

2020 has proven that we certainly can’t predict the future. However, we can analyze and report on what nonprofits are doing to maximize their impact going forward.

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2021 Church & Clergy Tax Guide
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

2021 Church & Clergy Tax Guide

You can find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors, churches, and other houses of worship with Richard Hammar's 2021 Church & Clergy Tax Guide.

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Fighting Cybersecurity Threats
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Fighting Cybersecurity Threats

The odds of experiencing a cybersecurity crime have increased exponentially during the pandemic, with more cyberthreats and scams floating around than ever before. This blog article details ways to reduce your chances of getting attacked.

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Five Key Monthly Reports for Businesses
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Five Key Monthly Reports for Businesses

Each month, your accounting system yields actionable information for you to run your business better. Here are some key reports that you should review every month.

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Wrapping Up 2020
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Wrapping Up 2020

Year-end is the perfect time to reflect on accomplishments achieved since January. It’s also an important time to put things into perspective as you turn the page and start a new year.

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Being Grateful in a Less-Than-Awesome Year
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Being Grateful in a Less-Than-Awesome Year

I’ve put together different techniques to help you see that there are many things to be grateful for, both in our business and personal lives. This is a great time of year – just before we ring in 2021 – to stop and practice gratitude.

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The Importance of Customer Communication
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

The Importance of Customer Communication

Communication is particularly necessary when it comes to customers and building a successful business. It’s even more important this year since many businesses have gone through various changes.

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Autumn is Here!
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Autumn is Here!

As a kid growing up in the Midwest, I have fond memories of my Dad raking leaves into huge piles and letting us kids jump off the picnic table into the colorful mound.

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1099s and W-9s, oh my!! (Part 2)
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

1099s and W-9s, oh my!! (Part 2)

You may recall from my previous post that the third criteria to determining if a vendor needs to get a 1099 form is that they are not taxed as a corporation.

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Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Any Business
Barbara L. Starley, CPA Barbara L. Starley, CPA

Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Any Business

Here are 10 tips related to invoicing and accounts receivable to bolster your cash flow. I encourage you to try at least one of these ideas …

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