OSYB Blog: Number Crunch!
News and Views from OutSource Your Books, LLC
How to Compete as a Small Business During the Holiday Season
October 30, 2014 by Ed Becker
Prepare your staff and consider seasonal help Training your staff a little extra before the holiday season can teach them how to handle rushed, stressed out customers better. You want to have the absolute best customer service possible during the holidays in order to retain existing customers and attract new customers for the future. Consider […]
Why are Bitcoin Going Mainstream & How Do You Deal with the Reporting and Taxing?
October 20, 2014 by Ed Becker
Why are Bitcoin Going Mainstream & How Do You Deal with the Reporting and Taxing? Bitcoin has gone mainstream because it has become a very popular form of digital currency that is relatively cheap to use and is extremely safe for users. There are no chargebacks and there is no way for a merchant or […]
Why Hiring Freelancers Benefits Your Business and Your Bottom Line
October 15, 2014 by Ed Becker
Many small businesses cannot afford to hire more employees, or any employees for that matter. But if you need a specific project completed, or something ongoing that can be done remotely hiring a freelancer is the perfect option. How does a freelancer benefit your business? Knowledge. You get someone with expertise in their field and […]
Would Your Business Survive a Catastrophe?
August 13, 2014 by Ed Becker
Many small business owners do not spend a lot of time, if any at all, thinking about the possibility of a catastrophe striking; as a result, they would be unprepared should anything disastrous come up. If there was a major freak of nature accident that wiped out your office or home would, you be able […]
Why Hiring Freelancers Can be a Better Option
August 4, 2014 by Ed Becker
With the cost of hiring an employee being 1.5-2.5 times their annual salary and the cost of keeping that employee ranging between 18-26% of their annual salary, it is no wonder why many companies are outsourcing their work to freelancers or private contractors. Most industries have a variety of tasks and positions that can be […]
What Does it Really Cost to Hire an Employee?
July 21, 2014 by Ed Becker
If you are a newer small business you most likely have been doing everything on your own, or have family that helps work the business. At some point there may simply be too much to do or something that requires a skill set you do not have. You will have to consider hiring an employee, […]
Is Saving Credit Card Receipts Necessary?
May 21, 2014 by Ed Becker
Many small business owners use their credit cards as a way to keep better financial records. This is a great option because you can find any forgotten purchases when you reconcile your monthly statements. With cash purchases there are no checks and balances if you forget or lose your receipt. Controlling your spending and keeping […]
Small Marketing Budget-Big Results
March 7, 2014 by Ed Becker
Mark Twain said, “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.” When budgets get tight it seems that marketing is where cuts are made. This is a really big mistake. When the economy is tough you want your brand in front of consumers even more often, so when they […]
