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As a small business owner you put so much into your business. A lot of that time is during regular business hours, and then even more once you go home for the day. You're committed to your success, but the day in and day out of can lead to exhaustion. Here are a few tips to avoid getting burnout on your dream:   Have a morning and night routine Plan "me time" Take plenty of breaks Get at least 7 (preferably 9) hours of good sleep each night Set clear boundaries Get outside Set healthy working hours Know when to slow down and rest   I know this can be difficult when you have both goals and deadlines to reach, but if you're in it for the long haul remember it's a marathon, not a sprint. You have to take care of you so you can take care of your business. What are some helpful tips you practice to prevent burnout?

  Hello Community! Have you ever thought about how important customer reviews are to potential clients? According to this infographic, 90% of potential clients look at online reviews before even visiting a business! And 88% of consumers view online reviews as beneficial as personal recommendations. The important question here is, how can you get customers to write your business a review? This article in Firm of the Future goes over 7 ways you can go about doing this. Here’s how you can secure more online reviews:   Ask-More often than not, your clients will be more than happy to give you a review if you ask for it. Make it easy- Make sure that the link you’re sending for the review is clear and easy to find. Eliminating the “where do I go” or “How do I do this” will bring more reviews in. Double dip- There are so many review sites out there, including social media, that you might as well take advantage and ask them to post a review in 2 places. Offe

Hello friends! Thanks for joining us here in the Business Discussion space. I'm here to share a great article from inc.com that covers a few pointers on how to use data to optimize your marketing strategy. Let's take a look...   How can using data help optimize business marketing? The short answer is- so you'll be able to understand your audience and potential customers and target them more effectively. Here are a few areas the data will help position your company toward success.   Customer SegmentationThe article mentions the "spray and pray" method, referring to trying to reach everyone with your product or service. Unfortunately, when trying to sell to all, often times you end up selling to none. Collecting data about your audience and target market such as demographics, locations, and interests segments them into different groups and allows you to reach them in a more personalized way.   PersonalizationSpeaking of personalization, "data holds the key to per

Hello, as a new member to intuit, I am not familiar with how the platform works. When I visit the website, I see the discussion about business growing. My question is, is there a way for me to use intuit to grow my business? I have heard from others that it can be a useful tool for promoting a business. If anyone has experience using intuit to expand their business, I would greatly appreciate their guidance. Also, If I have posted this question in the wrong category, please forgive me. Thank you in advance.

  Happy Wednesday Community! This month I’ve been taking part in a 6 week journey designed to aid habit building and strengthen mindfulness. In this week’s session, we touched on the topic of habit stacking. This involves “stacking” the new behavior/habit you’re trying to adopt onto a current behavior/habit in order to help you remember to do it. Here are some key takeaways that I got from that session that I want to share with you all:   Start small Do a brainstorm dump of all your current habits (that you want to keep) Be extremely specific Choose a realistic cue Give yourself a timeline   An example of this would be deciding that after you turn on your tea kettle each morning, that you’ll be mindful and take deep breaths for one minute. What's great is that every time you turn on your tea kettle, you’ll have a built-in reminder integrated into a daily routine that helps you maintain consistency.   Now that I’ve shared my key takeaways, I want to hear from you!

Hello QuickBooks Community! I can't believe January is almost finished, and February is around the corner! Can you believe how time flies? Anywho, did you know an estimated 17 million U.S. employees want to start a business? It can be a risky choice right now, but as the saying goes, the higher the risk, the higher the reward. According to our QuickBooks Blog article, "An overwhelming 83% of people who want to start a business say COVID accelerated their plans. This is either because they spotted a new opportunity online during the pandemic or because it made them rethink their priorities."Some motivations for others included:   To be my own boss To have more control over my future To earn more money than I could by working for someone else   What about you? You may what to start, but you need to know how. The first rule of thumb is funding. Although many people use personal savings, many also need a small business loan. You can use these resources (Small Busine

I need help really bad. I started with a real estate/ construction company in March 2022. I purchased QBooks an vegan setting up the company best as I could never doing accounting for a company that buys properties( apartments) rehabs them then hires property managers to run them. My part of this is the rehab side. Construction. The company last year did books in a spreadsheet with lump set numbers nothing to carry over to new year 2022. I linked the bank account an transactions from Jan to March downloaded. Which they’re nothing to match to. Most bills they set up as Ach payments so nothing in A/P I’ve tried to catagorize the transactions but it’s not going very well. We have a lot of transactions that are billed to a property and a lot of transactions that the company is responsible for. I would get my bosses credit card bill from his assistant to pay then she would breakdown which property was charged what expense an then break down the companies expense part. I invoiced each proper

Good afternoon, folks! Thanks for joining us here in the Business Discussion board. I hope you all are doing well. It's currently snowing where I'm at so I plan to stay in and stay warm. Anyways, today I'm stopping by to share an article with you from inc.com that offers some pointers on how to not only find key battles for your business but win them as well. "Morgan, did you say finding the right battles?" Yes, certain battles in business are going to happen, that's a fact, however the writer mentions a lot of times people will spend their time on the wrong problems, and not on focusing on what actually matters. Here are some tips: Set personal objectives and make your own decisions"Listen to others and seek their input, but don't allow them to make your decision for you. Follow your own interests and business insights to increase satisfaction and long-term success." Help others who have the potential for helping youBy helping others you ca

Good afternoon QuickBooks Community! Is everything going well? I would hope so. Today, I was thinking about when you last reviewed your revenue model? This is basically a model that helps you determine if your business model and the success of your small business will create enough income to cover costs. If you havent, I found six questions to ask yourself to build or rebuild your revenue model.    What type of value is my company selling to my customers?  Where is my value compared to the competitor’s value?  What do my customers think about the value that I will give them? How many products and services you will sell with your revenue model? How will you charge for your value? How much will you charge for your value?   I hope asking these questions will give you a better understanding of your position and allow you to make adjustments or changes as you see fit. Until next time my Community family, be safe and take care. Bye for now.  

Hi there! Thanks for joining us today in the QuickBooks Community. I'm stopping by to share an article I read earlier on the QuickBooks Blog that discusses how to choose the best payment method for your small business. Let's take a look.There are more options available for receiving payment from your customers than ever before. Here are a few examples:   cash/check credit card online mobile   Cash or checkTraditional, yet effective.   Credit cardModern and handy. Can be used in person or online. If you decide to accept card payments, keep in mind which processor you'd like to use as well as processing fees.   OnlineAs mentioned, these include credit card payment, as well as eChecks and direct debit.   MobileMobile payments consist of digital wallets, money transfer apps, mobile card readers.   When choosing the right payment method(s) for your business, consider PFFFS: Price, Features, Flexibility, Functionality, and Security. Ultimately t

We are an outsourcing firm based out of India. We have more than 20 years of experience in the same and have a team size of 50 +.We are serving more than 500 clients across USA.We are experts in accounting, payroll, taxation, virtual cfo and data analytics services.My objective is to connect with CPAs and mutually work towards growth of each other as partners.

Happy Happy New Year, QuickBooks family! I hope the new year has been treating you well so far. Do any of you plan to enter the e-commerce business but need help knowing where to start? Our QuickBooks Blog shared six steps, and here's what they said.     Choose an e-commerce model Determine your product Develop your brand Setup your website Implement e-commerce software Build marketing and lead-generation campaigns   Seems easy enough, right? But still, note that it is a very competitive market out there with a lot of competition, so be strategic, research, and plan, and with these tools, you can be successful! I would like you to look over the article for more in-depth information and other tools they suggest. I hope these essential tips help you on your way! Wishing you guys the very best! Bye, my Community family.

Hello, friends. We're almost halfway through January and it's not too late to start fresh. Here are a few ideas if you're looking to reset:   Define personal goals Focus on yourself Break one bad habit Get out of your comfort zone Implement morning and night routines Change your eating habits Get organized Reflect on financial strategies   These are just a few ideas to consider for a new year restart. What about you? Whether it be business or personal, what are you doing to start fresh?

  Happy Tuesday Community! I hope your year is off to a great start. Today I want to chat about something a little different. Whether you’re thinking about starting your own business or you’re a seasoned business owner, you are well aware that demands can come at you quickly. According to a QuickBooks survey, 70% of business owners recommend writing a business plan before you start a business. I am going to go over the 10 steps that this article in the QuickBooks Blog touches on. Here are the steps:   Create an executive summary Compose your company description Summarize market research and potential Conduct competitive analysis Describe your product or service Develop a marketing and sales strategy Compile your business financials Describe your organization and management Explain your funding request  Compile an appendix for official documents   The most important thing to remember is that a business plan is supposed to communicate who you are as

Hi Everyone! I thought it was time to join the quickbook family and so here I am! I am fairly new to quickbooks and have started to enter in my business information and with that I have some questions. I have 2 registered businesses where I am a vendor at a boutique shop selling my refinished furniture and wholesale items. How and where do to I enter/record my paychecks into quickbooks as income? 

We made it! It's the end of the first week of 2023. With that, I want to leave you with an article I read on entreprenuer.com that covers SWOT analysis for small business marketing. Let's take a look...   If you're not familiar SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This is a great analysis to practice for many aspects of your business, but as I mentioned, this article focuses on marketing.   StrengthsIt's time to start asking some questions. What are the areas in which your marketing campaign is excelling? Why is your marketing campaign excelling? Consider factors such as customer satisfaction and why they're being drawn to your campaign, as well as financial aspects.   WeaknessesThe analysis is done so you can move forward and improve. To improve you'll need to identify some weaknesses. "Take into account why customers may not be returning, what parts of your marketing budget are limited, and what is making you fall behind your com

Good afternoon QuickBooks Community! How are you doing today? With the New Year, it often brings about new changes, new goals, and even a new focus. I know you may already have your resolutions for 2023, but here are a few more you could add to shake things up, which are simple.     Get Outside more! It has been proven that connecting with nature helps reduce stress and aids in giving you a new perspective on things. Compliment someone and mean it! This can be a mood changer for you and the person boosting their confidence more. Plant something. You do not need a green thumb, but gardening can be fun and relaxing. It doesn't have to be outdoors only. You can start by growing fresh herbs and using them when cooking. Do not hit snooze on your alarm. You may often want to hit that snooze button, but dont. That extra time you could have used to sleep could have been used to be more productive and get things done faster.   These are just a few ideas you can add to your rou

Have you ever received criticism that you maybe didn't ask for? Were you caught off-guard when it happened? If you answered yes to these questions, I have the article for you. I read this post on inc.com and found the advice very helpful, so I wanted to share it with you. Here are a few tips to handle unwanted criticism:   Expect itGo ahead and make a mental note, it's going to happen. When you go public with your work, your business, there will be people who offer their critique whether you asked for it or not. A good thing to remember is that more often than not, the criticism is not personal.   Be openYou know the saying, "Two heads are better than one." Being open to advice from others isn't necessarily a bad thing. The article mentions a quote from Jeff Bezos, "Listen and be open, but don't let anybody tell you who you are."   Calibrate instinctUnwanted criticism can feel like an attack. You may threatened or irritated. A word of advice from the write

Hello Community! Have you been wondering how you can go about gaining more customers and getting your business promoted further? If so then you’re in luck because today we are going to go over 5 tips that you can use to increase your customer base based off of this article in the Community blog. Let’s take a look:   Create a social media group: This allows you to create custom online communities where you can engage with your customers while also promoting your products/services. Run webinars: Webinars are such great and valuable sources of content that you can use for other marketing programs. For example, you can always save them and make them accessible on your website as well! Build a content marketing program: This can be something such as running a company blog or a resource center. You can create videos or even have team members write blog posts! Run a direct mail campaign: You’ll want to take a personalized approach to this as customers are

Hello, Community friends. Today I'm stopping by to share a simple checklist so you can make the most out of your social media post during the holiday season. Here are a few things to remember.   Mind Your CalendarPlan ahead for key shopping days. Set reminders a day or two ahead to make sure your store and/or website is ready for a larger volume of customers. There's a variety of automated apps to use for help with your calendar organization.   Best Times to PostIf you're like me, some of your grandest ideas come around 1:00am. You may have struck gold in terms of ideas but it may not be the best time to share it since most of your followers are probably asleep. Think about when you wind down in the evenings, say 7:00 or 8:00 and then you can schedule your post to be shared then.   Stay EngagedI know you're super busy, but keep showing up on social media. Stay active with your audience by sharing content, liking posts, and replying to questions or comments.   Check

  Hello Community! A new year can mean a new adventure, and that’s why I’m here today to share the steps that you must consider when registering a business. This process can feel very overwhelming but I want you to feel confident in taking this next leap. This guide in the QuickBooks Blog will go into more detail but for now let’s go through what this process would look like:   Choose a business structure Find a location Register your business name Register with the IRS Register with state and local agencies Apply for a business license and permits   There are many benefits to registering your business. From building brand reputation, protecting personal assets, getting to apply for loans and funding, to taking advantage of tax benefits. For more in depth information on each of these steps, please check out the full article here. See you next time! 

Welcome back to the Business Discussion Board. On a scale of 1 to 10, with ten being the best, how would you rate your leadership?  I don't know about you, but I like to strive to be better each day. There are always ways to improve oneself, and today I found an article about self-improvement strategies that can help you become a better leader. I believe this can benefit you, as well. Here is what they had to say:   Solicit feedbackDo you ever wonder what others think about your leadership? Well, the writer encourages us to ask our peers, employees, or managers often what they think about your leadership. Although you might receive a lot of positive feedback, accept those that may not be so positive. You don't have to become defensive, simply listen, and make changes to grow.   Find an opportunityAt times, plans may not necessarily go as intended, which can create a negative environment. Instead of sulking or getting upset, find an opportunity that you may not have seen

  The start of the new year can be a stressful time for any small business owner, with so many big tasks to complete before you can dive into your big goals for the new year.   Our Tier 2 support team helps hundreds of small business owners tackle their year-end challenges every year, and this year is no different! Join us here in the QuickBooks Community for a special Q&A session with Tier 2 Expert Kelsey Meeker and ask all of your questions about preparing to close out the year for your business. Kelsey will be live and available from 9am - 11am PT on Friday December 16, 2022. To post your question, simply respond to this thread and Kelsey will write back as soon as possible!Here's how:  

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to the QuickBooks Community! Today, I stumbled upon this quote by Anthony Robbins, "To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”  We all know how important communication is, but I want to switch gears into how often you connect or effectively communicate with your team. Here are some questions to ask your team to get a better understanding of their position:   What team-building activities should we implement?This aim is to build up connections and make everyone comfortable with each other. With a strong team, it results in positive outcomes.   What can we do to improve our product (or process)?Believe it or not, according to a Pulse Survey, 21% of employees have a lot of ideas that could change the organization for the better. Still, sometimes they do not feel open to sharing hence why it is essential to have