Ask the Accountant… Question: I usually end up with lots of windows open in QuickBooks Premier. Is there an easier way to close them than one at a time? Answer: To close all your open windows in QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise), go to “Window” at the top of the screen, and then “Close…
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Obligation Vs. Celebration
When we are trying to improve our life, we need to add new tasks to achieve the new results we are seeking. For example: If we are trying to lose weight, we need to eat healthier foods. If we are trying to get fit, we need to exercise. If we are trying to grow…
Read MoreThe Life-Saving Solution: A Conversation with LifeVac Founder
Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about making money. For LifeVac founder Arthur Lih, it’s about making a difference. What if you had already built a successful business, sold it for millions of dollars, then on the cusp of retirement, you realized you could create something that wouldn’t just change someone’s life, but it could save…
Read MoreDon’t Spit
In Italian, there is a saying that, loosely translated, states, “Don’t spit.” What it means is that when you are in a room, “don’t spit” on the ceiling because you never know when you will need to go back in that room. Think about it. How many times have we lost our temper or been…
Read MoreWhat to Know When You Don’t Know
I have heard lots of excuses for people not to making sales calls or recruiting calls. One of the most common excuses I hear is that people are afraid they may be asked a question for which they don’t have an answer. They are afraid that not having all the answers will make them look…
Read MoreYou Can Have It All If…
I talk to lots of business owners that want to have more. More sales. More profits. More fun in life. And one thing I know for sure is that you really can have it all if… You don’t do it all. That’s right. You can have it all if you don’t do it all. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreFinding The Spotlight: Six Ways to Ensure Your Marketing Stands Out
In the old days – and by old days, I mean 10 years ago – there was a stage and an audience when marketing a product or service. It was simple: Brands took the stage, shared their message with the audience, and that audience would decide what, if any, action to take. Fast-forward to today,…
Read More12 Digital Marketing Misconceptions Holding Back Your Promo Business Growth
In this day and age, every business needs an online presence to grow and succeed. Distributors are no exception, whether you believe it or not. It’s a provable fact that companies that invest in developing their brand’s authority and presence online, in a structured, consistent way, experience sustained organic growth. However, the vast majority of…
Read MoreDisrupting the Status Quo & Building a Proven Business Model
Steve Schulze started Nekter Juice Bar out of a desire to live a healthy lifestyle. His passion quickly turned into a business opportunity that has grown from one store location to more than 200 locations and more than $100 million in sales. Tune in to hear more about overcoming failures, valuable advice about franchising and…
Read MoreQuickBooks Built-In Browser Replaces Internet Explorer
Ask the Accountant… Question: I got an email from QuickBooks saying that there would be some kind of security risk because of a browser issue. What does that mean? Answer: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 has been the default browser for QuickBooks Desktop. Microsoft stopped its support of Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022, and QB…
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