I see this all the time. Whether it’s on Craigslist, CareerBuilder, or Monster, businesses are seeking experienced bookkeepers. The ads often ask that the applicant have 5 to 10 years work experience, with industry specific bookkeeping knowledge, and a willingness to take on non-bookkeeping projects. Experience using QuickBooks is also a must, with an unspoken preference for a ProAdvisor. Compensation: $15 per hour. …maybe $20 per hour for the super-human candidate. Using the

Vitality is the experience of being fully alive, which includes a commitment to our growth. To remain committed we should notice how and why we stop ourselves from pursuing the very things we want. Because everything, big and small, affects our vitality, it is important to do something that allows us to reconnect with who we are and what we stand for. I signed up for the 40 Days to Personal Revolution to reconnect with who I am and what I stand for. It can be easy to get lost

The theme for the first week of 40 Days to Personal Revolution was PRESENCE. That meant getting present to what's currently happening in our lives as well as getting present to where we want to go. To do that, we were to notice what's actually happening in the different areas of our lives that are important to us. We were to also begin acknowledging what we want and how those wants make us feel. In addition, we were to notice what we do not want in our lives. The tools to hel

This blog was originally posted on Yoga with Chi. Recently, I went to a workshop called The Business of Teaching: for Fitness Professionals. As a yoga teacher, I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to improve my business, as I would like to expand my reach. While many topics were familiar, it was great to be reminded that 2016 is not over. In other words, there is still time to make necessary adjustments for your business or start something new. Here are the highli

*This post might contain affiliate links* Hello August! This month many parents prepare for their kids to return to school. Others are savoring the last bits of summer with pool parties and last minute vacations. And those of us in Houston, Texas are gearing up for the 100-degree weather days. August could also be the month to check-in with your business by doing a mid-year review. There are five months left in 2016, which is enough time to make the necessary adjustments n

Creative Commons Images from Pixabay *Originally posted July 2016* Your bookkeeper, the superhero? Hard to believe, huh? I understand. In fact, I’m guessing when someone introduces him or herself as a bookkeeper, some probably assume the person is dull, boring, and uninteresting IF there is a thought, at all. What if I told you that it is possible for you to jump up and down for joy when someone mentions they are a bookkeeper? What if I told you that you could associate the

I bought the eraser, in the image, from Amazon. I didn't buy it to literally erase mistakes, however. I bought the eraser to remind me to keep things light-hearted when a mistake happens, and mistakes do happen. As a bookkeeper (and accountant) I have seen many mistakes due to one reason or the other. Playing with the words on the eraser, I'm going to share four mistakes often made by small businesses. 1. Doing the Bookkeeping Yourself More often than not, bookkeeping end