Category: Management

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

01/24/2023

Setting your business’ financial goals for 2023

Businesses progress more consistently if the owner sets financial goals and makes a plan to achieve them. The new year…  Keep reading

By Tim Burgess

Posted in Leadership, Management, Planning

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

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

10/20/2022

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

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

08/22/2022

5 advantages to using electronic onboarding

The process of onboarding employees is often lengthy, but it’s important. New hires need to learn your company’s culture, policies,…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Management

08/18/2022

If my business is making a profit, where is the cash?

Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable but…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Cash, Management

08/16/2022

How Much Cash Does My Business Need?

Your business needs cash. Cash keeps your company in operation and enables it to grow, so you should know how…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Cash, Management

08/11/2022

5 Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them

Although most entrepreneurs recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. But…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Management

08/03/2022

Why hiring a bookkeeper is a great investment

As a small business owner, you’re likely concerned about every penny you spend. That’s a good thing because you need…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Management

08/03/2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Cash Flow Forecasting

Nobody wants their business to fail. Although it’s impossible to predict the future with 100% accuracy, a cash flow forecast…  Keep reading

By Burgess & Associates

Posted in Accounting, Cash, Management