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One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started my first business was overlooking the importance of financial management. I had no idea how to do business accounting or even manage my inventory properly. At tax time, I was in way over my head. I spent a long time working with a business accountant to understand the basics and explore the details of the process so that I could manage my own books through the year. That's when I published this blog. I hope the information here will help others like me who don't have the financial edge but still want to run their own business.

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4 Things To Realize About Bottled Water

30 March 2017
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Business, Blog

If you drink bottled water, it is helpful to know what you are really drinking. Here are four things that you need to realize about bottled water. #1 Bottled Water Is Designed To Be Recycled Bottled water is always packaged in plastic that can be recycled. In some states, you now have to put down a deposit on bottled water like you do on soda cans. However, even if you don't have to put down a deposit for the water, you should be able to easily recycle your bottled water at any plastic recycling service center.
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3 Ways To Increase The Effectiveness Of Your Promotional Products

30 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Consumers love to receive free gifts, which helps to make promotional products a valuable marketing tool for your business. Incorporating promotional products into your company's marketing budget allows you to use these giveaways to help draw new customers and retain your existing customer base. Here are three tips that you can use to help you increase the effectiveness of your promotional products, elevating your promotional items to the next level in the future.
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Winter Winding Down? Tips For Getting Your Business’s Furnace Ready For The Off-Season

30 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Every year, there comes a time when it seems as if the winter season is finally loosening its grip on the weather. Snowstorms become rainstorms and you start to see little hints of green buds on your trees and plants outside of the office. When this transition begins and the temperatures warm, it can be easy to just want to switch the heat off on your thermostat and forget about your heating system and your furnace until next winter.
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How to Make Do With an Old, Uncomfortable Office Chair

15 February 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

If your office chair is giving you backaches because it is so uncomfortable, your best option really is to replace it. However, if this is not an option due to lack of funds or for some other reason, there are some ways to make your old, uncomfortable office chair a bit more tolerable. Here's a look. Put a pillow behind your lower back. One of the biggest flaws in older office chairs is their lack of lumbar support.
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Using A Storage Unit As An Office

12 September 2016
 Categories: , Blog

It's a common misconception that running a home-based business is simple. When you work from home, it can be really difficult to stay focused. After all, if your household chores are piling up and family members are interrupting you, it isn't easy to concentrate on your work. The good news is, it isn't hard to fix the problem, and you don't even need to lease office space to find a quiet place to work.
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Number Needs: Small Business Accounting Basics

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started my first business was overlooking the importance of financial management. I had no idea how to do business accounting or even manage my inventory properly. At tax time, I was in way over my head. I spent a long time working with a business accountant to understand the basics and explore the details of the process so that I could manage my own books through the year. That's when I published this blog. I hope the information here will help others like me who don't have the financial edge but still want to run their own business.

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