Fraud is everywhere. It seems in challenging times, such as this period of time with Corona, criminal activity only increases, especially with digital crimes. I spoke with Brandon Spear, President of MSTS , which helps companies with B2B credit and accounts receivable management. He shared with us one aspect of fraud, invoice fraud, and what...
There are so many ways to operate a successful business, and nobody’s method is inherently better than anyone else’s. However, if you understand a few basic accounting best practices, your success will be a heck of a lot easier to achieve. To ensure your business operates as efficiently and effectively as possible, consider the...
Online privacy is hard to come by these days, with companies using every opportunity possible to gather and use your private data. It is no surprise that customers are more concerned and cautious about their online privacy than ever before. If you run an online business, you need to create a customer data privacy policy....
While the way we do business has radically changed, small business accounting hasn't changed much. For today’s entrepreneurs, tackling tasks like bookkeeping and invoicing with traditional small business accounting software is at odds with how they naturally manage money. For some time now, mobile apps have replaced what used to be necessities of everyday living:...
Each new year presents the opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to our ventures. And this year is no exception. It’s a time to reflect on the milestones we marked, challenges we overcame, or risks we took that paid off. But, also, it is a time to set goals and get inspired for the...
As we near the end of 2021, it’s become clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses run. Remote work has become increasingly popular among workers, particularly in a hybrid model.Although remote work can be a more comfortable way to work for some, it also comes with risks of its own for...
Invoicing is a very simple operation. It's a KEY part of small business success. To quickly invoice a customer and get paid. However, I'm surprised at how many business owners send me a "manual" invoice and want me to send them a check. I've not sent a check, in years. Several companies are offering free...
Remote workforce management is a must today. The coronavirus pandemic has changed a number of things about how our society functions and the organization of work life has certainly not escaped this tendency. A recent Gallup poll released in August of 2020 found that remote work days for U.S. workers has more than doubled...
Getting your business off the ground requires quite a few steps, but Smarter Loans is a resource for Canadians seeking any kind of loan or financing when starting up their new business.
Unless you are running a business that specializes in providing financial services, dealing with your own business finances probably isn’t your favorite thing in the world to do. One of the first financial barriers business owners face is securing capital. Female entrepreneurs, on average, have even more difficulty. But did you know that there...
