Do You Listen or Just Hear?
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and thought, “are they really listening to me or are they just nodding their head in agreement?” It is also frustrating to have someone lend a response before [...]
Every Business Needs 5 Types of People
I took a long & very winding path to where I am today. It started when I declared theater as my major in college, then took a 90 degree turn when I was accepted to UC’s [...]
Why Every Business Owner Needs a Doula
Merriam-Webster Online defines a doula as a person trained to provide advice, information, emotional support & physical comfort to a mother before, during and just after childbirth. When I was pregnant with my daughter in 2015, I [...]
Lost in Translation — Cost Rates
Have you ever been in a meeting and half way through felt like you were going to be sick? You learned that something you have been doing for a very long time wasn’t accurate and was [...]
Discussions & Decisions When Adding a Partner or Shareholder
Adding a partner or shareholder is not simple. As with any agreement involving money, spending the time having difficult conversations up front is well worth your time and energy. A clear agreement avoids unnecessary conflicts that [...]
Can Bookkeeping “Spark Joy”?
With the new year brings a fresh start for many people. A time to put the prior year behind you and begin the new year with a clean slate. It is also a time to look [...]
The Power of Asking a Stupid Question
When you were young, your teacher said, “there are no stupid questions.” You believed her once. Raised your hand and asked a question. Then at recess your classmates teased you unmercifully. You made up your mind [...]
You’ve Got a Budget…Now What?!
As we enter the home stretch of 2018, most small businesses have already begun and finalized the process of putting together their budget for 2019. Time for reflection is over and most organizations are looking forward [...]
Light a Fire Under 2019 | 6 Simple Steps
Whether you’ve knocked 2018 out of the ball park or you are tired of being disappointed at year end. If you want to make 2019 better, this article is for you. The biggest opportunity entrepreneurs miss [...]
To Niche or Not Niche
You’ve heard it a million times. You hear the word niche and think “Oh that sounds great, but I can’t simply choose only one because I love working with all of my clients.” Then you brush [...]