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When Manual Work Becomes a Full-Time Job Every Small Business reaches a point where doing things "the way we've always done them" starts costing more than it saves. In this edition of Interviews with ...
Sep 9, 2026, 4:15:00 PM
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People often ask what makes Cleveland such a great place to launch a startup. The answer isn’t just brilliant founders with innovative ideas—it’s the support system that surrounds them. For any Small ...
Sep 3, 2026, 11:45:38 AM
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Grab your coffee—this matters. If your Small Business has been writing off meals like it’s still 2022, it’s time for a reality check. Deduction rules have shifted again, and your books need to keep ...
Aug 28, 2026, 6:43:41 PM
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Some days, your brain feels like a popcorn maker—everything popping at once. Other days? You’re locked in, steady and fluid, like a slow simmer on a stovetop. Both are real. Both are ...
Aug 12, 2026, 11:18:51 AM
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When you’re a small business owner, your numbers need to work as hard as you do. That’s where true expertise matters—and not all accounting service providers are created equal.
Aug 6, 2026, 2:09:13 PM
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When it comes to bookkeeping for small businesses it is important to have a year-end checklist to make sure everything is in order. Here is our year-end checklist: Backup of data made before ...
Mar 22, 2021, 2:30:00 PM
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Whether using QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, or a QuickBooks app, people make mistakes all the time. Listed below are the most common mistakes to watch out for. Here are the top 10 QuickBooks ...
Aug 18, 2020, 7:45:00 AM
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For small businesses, every penny needs to be put to use in the smartest way possible. Here are a couple of tips to help you make those critical dollars stretch.
Jun 24, 2020, 10:45:00 AM
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2015 is halfway over - can you believe it?! Now is a great time to do a quick review to make sure your QuickBooks are correct. Here is the semi-annual checklist we use to make sure that our clients’ ...
Jul 8, 2015, 9:11:00 AM
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Deductible or Not Deductible That is the question! Tax deductible business expenses can produce huge savings for companies and are very beneficial to small business owners who need the extra cash. ...
Sep 17, 2014, 9:16:00 AM
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