Author Archives: lorriallen-sc

Cool Tech Tools: Google Drive

Posted on April 16, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

Google Drive, which used to be called Google Docs, is a great way to collaborate with team members and stakeholders that are in a different location than you are. Here’s a quick introduction (or refresher) on how to use this … Continue reading →

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Does Your Accounting Department Have Holes in It?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

Does Your Accounting Department Have Holes in It? You’ve got someone to do your federal and state income tax returns, and you have a bookkeeper. So that’s all that a small business needs when it comes to having an accounting … Continue reading →

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The Short and the Long of It

Posted on March 19, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

The balance sheet is one of the main financial reports for any business. Among other things, it shows what a company owns, what they owe, and how much they and others have invested in the business. One of the characteristics … Continue reading →

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Influencing Your Word-of-Mouth Results

Posted on March 5, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

Just about every business relies on “word-of-mouth” marketing to get the vast majority of its clients. If this is true for your business, then it just makes sense to figure out how to boost your referrals from all sources. Referrals … Continue reading →

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Are Your Workers Contractors or Employees?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

If you have workers in your business, you likely made a decision when you hired them as to whether they should be an employee or a contractor. If all you hire are employees, then you have nothing to worry about. … Continue reading →

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The One Question to Ask Each Day

Posted on February 5, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

As a business owner, you’re likely torn in a hundred different directions every day. It can take up most of the work day just fighting fires, serving your customers, and answering employees’ questions. It’s super-easy to lose sight of what … Continue reading →

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Five Ways to Streamline Data Entry

Posted on January 22, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

Are you manually entering data into your accounting system? If so, there may be a way to enter that data that’s faster, cheaper, and better. Data entry automation has come a long way. Here are five common ways to automate … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Revenue Plan for 2015?

Posted on January 8, 2015 by lorriallen-sc

A great way to start the new year is to get clear on exactly how you can make your revenue goal number. A revenue plan is the perfect tool. You’ll need to be proficient in Excel, and if not, you … Continue reading →

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Planning for a Fabulous 2015

Posted on December 24, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

The holiday month of December brings celebration as well as reflection for all the events that occurred in 2014. It also gives us great hope for a new fabulous start in 2015. Here are three ideas to start 2015 with … Continue reading →

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It’s Bonus Time

Posted on December 11, 2014 by lorriallen-sc

Year-end is a great time to think about rewarding your staff for a job well done in 2014. Here are a couple of quick tips to help you make the most of bonuses while protecting your business and cash flow. … Continue reading →