Business
Find Your Motivation … and Find Success
While we’re exploring ways to make your company a more productive and profitable organization, it’s also important not to forget about the individuals involved … including you! That’s where personal motivation comes into play. Fortunately, there are a few things that each of us can do to feel more energized and confident in meeting our…
Read MoreSeven Takeaways from Silicon Valley
What do you think of when you think of Silicon Valley? (Yes, it is a marvelous satirical comedy on HBO, but besides that.) Here a few words that may come to mind: technology, innovation, entrepreneurship … billionaires.
Read MoreCombat the Summertime Slow-Down Effect
It’s the first day of Summer! When the weather turns warm and inviting, the yearning to be outside… throwing footballs, grilling brats, swimming and relaxing… can be intense. (Maybe it’s subconscious conditioning to ‘summer vacation’ during our school years.) And here in the Western New York area, where we know another nasty winter is just…
Read MorePCI DSS Compliance? … It Actually is Your Business
Handing your credit card to a cashier, repeating your credit card information over the phone to a customer service representative, or entering your information online … these moments require your trust and confidence that any charges arising from the transaction will be legitimate. Correspondingly, as a merchant, you have a duty to ensure that consumers’…
Read MoreNine Ways to Make Managing Business Finances Easier
The tax-filing deadline is upon us. If you’ve recently had some uncomfortable conversations with your accountant, you may be wondering how to make the process go more smoothly in the future. You could start by using the following financial management tools and practices: Accounting Software – You’ve probably heard of QuickBooks, but there are other…
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