by Jared Ballard
Keeping a company running in the black is not an easy task. Sometimes it feels like balancing multiple spinning plates while juggling a couple of chainsaws. There is A LOT to keep track of, and the consequences of dropping a plate is hard, but a chainsaw well that is...
by Jared Ballard
Whether you like it or not, networking is vital to being in the business world. It can be the most effective and least expensive way to promote yourself and grow your business. This is especially true if you mostly conduct business in your local area. Networking is...
by Jared Ballard
Your Most High-Value Client may be a Surprise We know and it’s pretty common knowledge that acquiring a new customer is exponentially more expensive than retaining a current customer. Forbes has even done a study about the cost specifics. Keep this in mind as...
by Jared Ballard
Tax laws are ever-changing. This is not new, and keeping up with the changes is enough to make your head spin. This year the changes bring good news to those who want to spend less and save more money in 2020. The IRS has made revisions in two places, making it...
by Jared Ballard
It’s the new year, and you have set some new or revised goals for your business. Excellent! Now what? How do I know if I am headed in the right direction? What information will help me course correct or tell me I am on the right path? Key Performance Indicators, or...
by Jared Ballard
The holidays are winding down, the decorations are getting put away, and you are recovering from your food/sugar coma. January is here, and any CPA (or the loved one of a CPA) you know this means you are headed into tax season (insert doom music here). There is no...