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6 Common Myths about Online Check Services Cleared Up

Dawn
May 16, 2022
6 Common Myths about Online Check Services Cleared Up

While a plethora of payment options are available to businesses, checks remain an important financial tool and a common method of sending and receiving payment. Business owners who have not adopted an online check service may have some false assumptions about what is involved.

Boosting Brand Awareness for Businesses on a Budget

Dawn
May 13, 2022
Boosting Brand Awareness for Businesses on a Budget

Making your brand known is important in today’s crowded field of new companies, but it can be challenging as well as costly. Until a business has enough cash flow to launch sophisticated marketing campaigns, some low-cost options to boost brand awareness can help.

Spending on Travel is Up: Helpful Ways to Tweak Your Household Budget for a Needed Vacation

Dawn
May 9, 2022
Spending on Travel is Up: Helpful Ways to Tweak Your Household Budget for a Needed Vacation

Adapting your household budget to include vacation savings does not need to be a daunting task, though it does require some financial discipline. Planning ahead and adjusting the spending you already do every month will allow you to save money for a trip without increasing your debt.

8 Occasions When Checks Are the Preferred Business Payment

Dawn
May 6, 2022
8 Occasions When Checks Are the Preferred Business Payment

There is no shortage of ways to pay your vendors and receive payment from your clients. While your business might use multiple methods to send and receive payments, checks are still a popular and preferred option in certain instances. Eight occasions when checks are the preferred option:

Small Business Lending is Up

Dawn
May 4, 2022
Small Business Lending is Up

Small business loan approval rates are rising, albeit slowly, as small businesses look for ways to navigate the challenging economic landscape and supply chain disruptions that have become standard this year. Loans can help bridge a financial gap, upgrade technology, or aid in expansion.

Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Starting Your Own Business in Your Spare Time

Dawn
May 2, 2022
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Starting Your Own Business in Your Spare Time

Starting a business and working for yourself is a dream for many, but running a business is expensive, and not everyone can afford to quit their day jobs right away.

5 Ways to Reduce Employee Costs

Dawn
Apr 29, 2022
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Costs

The true value of a talented, productive team is impossible to quantify, but recruiting and maintaining talented professionals is expensive. Businesses that want to cut some employee expenses are always on the lookout for cost-cutting measures that don’t impede overall productivity.

New Jobs, No Regrets

Dawn
Apr 27, 2022
New Jobs, No Regrets

The enthusiastic focus on changing jobs is beginning to shift and put spotlight on the potential downside of job switching: job-switching regret. Employment trends over the last few months suggest a sizeable amount of regret among many workers, some of whom are returning to their previous employers.

Better Bookkeeping for Businesses with Multiple Revenue Streams

Dawn
Apr 25, 2022
Better Bookkeeping for Businesses with Multiple Revenue Streams

If your business takes in revenue from multiple sources, or if you’re looking to diversify your revenue in the future, your bookkeeping will need additional attention. Organization is key to analyzing how different aspects of your business contribute to its overall profit.

7 Reasons You Should Connect Checkeeper to Your Accounting Software Today

Dawn
Apr 22, 2022
7 Reasons You Should Connect Checkeeper to Your Accounting Software Today

If you use an online accounting program for your business, you know what it is like to have too few hours in the day to handle all the administrative work. Here are 7 reasons connecting your Checkeeper account to your accounting and/or payroll platform will reduce the work even more.