Author: Burgess & Associates

02/02/2023

Tax tips for new business owners

Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Or a frantic last-minute search for missing financial records?…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Leadership, Management, Tax

01/11/2023

Ways to keep customer data secure

Cybercrime is a serious concern for business owners. IBM Chair, CEO, and President, Ginni Rometty, called it “the greatest threat…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Management, Technology

01/03/2023

The three most important financial reports

While many small business owners prefer brainstorming new ideas to pouring over financial reports, getting a handle on financial analysis…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting

12/29/2022

What are your small business New Year resolutions?

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on what’s working in your business and to…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Firm News, Leadership

12/19/2022

3 Tips to Make the Most of the End of Financial Year

Preparing your End of Financial Year (EOFY) information often feels stressful—there are receipts to sort out and reports to review.…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Firm News

12/08/2022

How to manage small business inventory

When starting a small business, owners often think about things like the storefront, branding, and displays. They think of smiling…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Management

11/27/2022

Business tips for the end of the year

The end of the year tends to be chaotic for business owners, but it’s an excellent time to get some…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Leadership, Management

11/15/2022

Employee vs contractor – what you need to know

Depending on the nature of your business, you may have workers who are employees or contractors, or you may have…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Management, People

11/08/2022

Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner

When it comes to managing your finances, there are two professions that can help you understand your numbers, and ensure…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Management

11/01/2022

6 Essential Accounting Terms for Small Businesses

Hiring an accountant is widely considered the best practice for small business owners.  But delegating financial analysis and reporting doesn’t…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Management

10/26/2022

3 Consequences of Avoiding Your Bookkeeping

If you ask 100 business owners what they like least about running a business, chances are good that bookkeeping will…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting

10/20/2022

5 common payroll implementation errors you can easily avoid

Upgrading or changing your payroll system comes with a ton of wonderful benefits. Saving time and money, making everyone’s lives…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Management, People

10/11/2022

Do you know your break-even point?

All business owners need to be aware of their break-even point — the number of units they need to sell…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Management

10/04/2022

5 signs you need to start outsourcing tasks

When you start a small business, it’s usually only you behind the whole operation. You wear many hats, from CEO…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Leadership, Management, People

09/23/2022

Growth hacks for your small business

Deciding on an online marketing plan can be overwhelming for small business owners looking for affordable ways to nurture steady,…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Growth, Sales & Marketing

09/13/2022

How to create good habits in business

If you’re like most small business owners, there are never enough hours in the day to complete every task on…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Firm News

09/06/2022

5 Most Common Accounting Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Business

Many small business owners handle their accounting and bookkeeping, especially when they’ve just started. However, keeping track of the finance…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Firm News

08/31/2022

Still Doing Your Own Payroll? Here are 3 Reasons Why You Should Stop

At face value, it seems like a great idea. If you’re a small business owner with just a few employees,…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Cash, Management

08/29/2022

When to raise your prices

It’s inevitable in every business – you must raise your prices to continue making a profit. Many factors decide how…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Cash, Management

08/25/2022

Benefits of using technology

These days, you can use technology to take care of almost any issue facing your business. If you have a…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Management, Technology