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It’s Time To Realign

Is it time to realign your business for 2025? I’m taking a hard look at what I love doing, what I do best, and where I can bring the most value—now’s the perfect time to reset and head into the new year fresh and focused!

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Don't Yuck On My Yum

Finding joy in sharing knowledge isn’t always easy, especially with naysayers around. Learn how to embrace your work, manage the ‘yuckers,’ and empower others by staying true to what drives you.

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Eight Key Security Elements To Look For In Your Cloud Applications

Discover the essential security elements to look for in cloud applications: bank-level encryption, DDoS prevention, data storage locations, internal security policies, login/logout options, SOC2 compliance, and user permissions. Protect your business and client data by ensuring these key features are in place.

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Top Eight Features to Look For In A Form Builder App

Forms can be game-changers for your business! From gathering client data to automating tasks, they bring ease and professionalism to your workflow. Whether you’re just starting out with Google Forms or diving into features like conditional logic and integrations with Typeform, pick the form builder that fits your style and watch it work wonders for your firm!

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Run Uphill, Walk Down

In life and business, running uphill builds strength, while walking downhill lets you enjoy the view—balance is key! Whether you're powering through challenges or slowing down to see the bigger picture, finding the right pace is essential for growth and success.

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Top Thirteen Firm Facing Features To Look For In A Practice Management App

Choosing the right practice management app can be overwhelming—Discover the top eleven must-have features in a practice management app for your accounting or bookkeeping firm. From custom fields and email integration to native automation and workflow templates, this list will help you streamline operations and bring efficiency to your day.

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I Will Back Your Boat In For Beer

Learn from the "back-in boat guy" and master your ideal client strategy. Identify your ideal customer, understand their needs, know where to find them, and set your price to build a client base you love.

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QBO Tech Tip - Reconciling Current Date Ranges When The Past Reconciliations Haven't Been Completed

Manage current reconciliations while waiting for older paperwork using a "soft reconciliation" approach. Start by customizing your reconciliation filters for current date ranges and proceed with the soft reconciliation. This method allows you to continue progress without pausing the entire project until older details are available.

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The Messy Middle Of Change - Part Three

I am big on change; I am always iterating on my business models, app stack, systems and processes - so, of course, that means there are trials along the way.

Navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Ian has been a journey filled with challenges and small victories. And as I always say, "Change is hard. Not changing will be harder." This experience has reinforced that mantra, showing how embracing change, even when it's messy, ultimately leads to growth. Through the ups and downs of rebuilding, we've learned that adapting to the unexpected is key to moving forward.

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