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Local Texas Resources and Other Valuable Links
Below are links to various national, state and local organizations that may be important to helping you connect with the right resource to helping you navigate the areas necessary Read more
Bank Reconciliation Tips for Your Small Business
Whether you use an accounting software or a bank reconciliation spreadsheet, the following tips can help you ensure banking accuracy and better manage your cash flow.
Should You Hire an Accountant?
When it comes to accounting, should you do it yourself or hire a professional? This article helps you weigh the pros and cons of hiring an accountant for your small business.
If You Had It to Do Over Again, What Would You Do Differently?
What would you change about your business if you could go back and do it all over again? This study shows most wouldn't change a whole lot.
8 Options When Your Clients Refuse to Pay You
A client hasn't paid an outstanding invoice, even after you've sent reminder after reminder. What can you do? Here are 8 options when clients refuse to pay you.
Everything You Need to Know About Nonprofit Email Marketing
Nonprofit organizations often rely on donations to achieve their goals. With email marketing, they can maintain and cultivate lasting relationships with donors.
7 Cash Flow Pitfalls of Seasonal Businesses
Do you have a seasonal business? Here are 7 cash flow pitfalls that can help you avoid critical money flow problems throughout the year.
8 Tips on Managing Your Business Assets Wisely
Your small business’ physical assets make up a sizable portion of the value of your company. That’s why you must ensure that you manage assets correctly.
10 Tips for Better Small Business Bookkeeping
No matter how you feel about bookkeeping, it’s one of those tasks no business owner can avoid forever. Read these ten tips to make small business bookkeeping easier.
Defining the Series LLC
The series LLC consists of divisions (somewhat like mini-LLCs) under a single master or parent LLC. What purposes do series LLCs serve? Read more
Customer Payment Trends are Changing. Are You?
In this month’s infographic, “How Customers Want to Pay: Is Your Small Business Keeping Up,” we delve into the customer payment trends now facing small businesses.