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The Abrupt Closure of Bench Accounting: What It Means for Small Business Owners

The Abrupt Closure of Bench Accounting: What It Means for Small Business Owners

On December 27, 2024, Bench Accounting, a Vancouver-based fintech company specializing in online bookkeeping services for small businesses, announced its

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Bench Accounting Acquired by Employer.com: What It Means for the Accounting Industry

Bench Accounting Acquired by Employer.com: What It Means for the Accounting Industry

The abrupt closure of Bench Accounting on December 27, 2024, sent shockwaves through the small business and accounting communities. Known

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Burnout Among Accountants: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Burnout Among Accountants: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

I recently read an article titled "Beyond the Busy Season Excuse," over on CPA Practice Advisory (which is an awesome

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Budget, Plan, Save, Enjoy: Building a Strong Money Strategy

Budget, Plan, Save, Enjoy: Building a Strong Money Strategy

Managing money can feel like walking a tightrope: balancing income, bills, savings, and occasional treats without tipping into stress. For

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Use Local Newspapers to Market Your Business

Use Local Newspapers to Market Your Business

In many instances the Letters to the Editor component of a local newspaper represents the most-read section of the publication and yet it is often overlooked as an opportunity for business promotion. Why are the letters to the editor so well read? They provide solutions to problems, take a stand and enlist support for a […]

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Is it Time to Hire a Support Staff? (Part Three of a Three-Part Series)

Is it Time to Hire a Support Staff? (Part Three of a Three-Part Series)

Ensuring Employee Retention Hiring a support staff to help grow your business and better manage your workload is a defining

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Is it Time to Hire a Support Staff? (Part Two of a Three-Part Series)

Is it Time to Hire a Support Staff? (Part Two of a Three-Part Series)

7 Tips in Finding the Right Applicant(s) for Your Needs Last week we gave you a quiz to help you

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Is it Time to Hire a Support Staff? (Part One of a Three-Part Series)

Is it Time to Hire a Support Staff? (Part One of a Three-Part Series)

A 7-Question Quiz to Help Determine Business Readiness Most contract accountants encounter a time at which they must decide whether

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True Success is Achievable

True Success is Achievable

A Thriving Accounting Practice Awaits You A few days ago I was asked what I do and why I do

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Do’s and Don’ts of Small Business

Do’s and Don’ts of Small Business

5 Small Business Do's and Don'ts : A Marketing Tool you can pass on to current and potential customers Note:

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UA Announces New Website and Industry Database

UA Announces New Website and Industry Database

Today Universal Accounting announced the release of AB Tips, a new website offering a database of information for financial professionals.

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A New’s Years Message from Roger Knecht

A New’s Years Message from Roger Knecht

Dear Readers, Happy New Year!  We hope you’re ringing in 2015 with family and friends.  It’s a wonderful time to

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