Small business owners face an incredible number of challenges every single day. When you’re the founder, the boss, and the heart of your business…solving problems is just what you do. The past year has only added more layers of complexity and difficulty thanks to...
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6 Important Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring Your Next Employee
As demand for products and services return to normal following the COVID lockdowns, the need for people to provide those things is only going to go up. Many industries are already desperate for workers (notice how many “now hiring” signs are in front of nearly every restaurant right now.) While it may be tempting to hire the first person through the door, you need to be ready to make sure you get the right person for your company. That’s why we’re bringing you some important interview questions to ask.
How to Run Efficient Meetings That Your Team Actually Enjoys
Efficient meetings are the unicorns of the business world. Everyone knows what one looks like, but do they really exist? Most of the time, if someone in your office announces “we’re having a meeting”, the response is less than enthusiastic. No one wants to sit through...
4 Ways to Communicate Effectively With Your Team While Working at Home
If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that it is hard to communicate effectively when everyone is working from home. Over the past year, businesses everywhere had to learn how to function remotely without a lot of warning. Zoom meetings and Slack channels quickly...
Why the Cost of a Bad Hire Is More Than You Probably Think
Hiring the right person isn’t a science. It’s an art.
Let’s face it: No matter how much time you spend looking at a candidate’s resume, no matter how much you look through their social media, no matter how long you interview them…there is simply no way to guarantee that you’re getting the best person for the job.
The cost of a bad hire is something that can be avoided, but first, it’s important to understand what is at stake.
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When Is Tax Season 2024? (Your Comprehensive Guide To Being Prepared This Year)
If you are wondering “When is tax season 2024?”, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for. We get it. No one enjoys filing their taxes, but at least knowing when things are due is a huge part of making the process as stress-free as possible. Keep reading to learn when...
Farm Tax Exemptions: What You Really Need To Know
Several months ago, we wrote about a new Tennessee Farm Tax Exemption that allows farmers and ranchers in our state to shop tax-free (the same way a church, school, or other nonprofit organization would.) Even though our offices are located in 6 locations across West...
How To Become An Accountant (More Options Than You Might You Think)
As a CPA firm with over 40 years of experience, taking care of the accounting needs of our clients is second nature for us. We love what we do, and believe that we are in an incredibly rewarding profession. However, many young people who are entering college and...
Forosophobia (How to Avoid It With Help From Your CPA)
Everyone is afraid of something. (Even if some of us will never admit it.) When it comes to phobias, there are several that we all know like claustrophobia (fear of tight spaces) and arachnophobia (fear of spiders). But there are several more that you’re probably not...
Why Outsourced Bookkeeping Services Are A Big Key To Your Business Success
When you’re looking for ways to get ahead in business, don’t overlook outsourced bookkeeping services. Oh, sure. It’s not a topic that’s nearly as exciting as buying a fancy piece of equipment, planning a new marketing campaign, or cutting the ribbon on the perfect...