The Pros and Cons of Xero
The Pros and Cons of Xero I love Xero, but I'd never want to get anyone started using a software without fully disclosing everything I know about it that might be important. So, I've decided to follow up my last post with a look at some pros and cons. That way you can decide for yourself whether this is the right solution for you and your business without [...]
Xero Accounting Software is Great for Creatives
What is Xero? Try Xero for Free Simple, beautiful, smart accounting software. You know the value of keeping up with your books. The numbers are not just valuable - they're essential to your business! The problem is that taking time to track your financials takes away from time that could be spent on your craft. Also, numbers can be boring. I mean, unless that's your thing. [...]
4 Tips for Hiring a Social Media Manager
How do you choose someone to manage your social media? What do you look for in a social media manager? Is that something even worth paying for, or should you do it yourself ?
It’s a New Year! Get Organized with Your Work Time
Is your new year off to a good start? My writing time today comes after a rough night of being up with the baby, in the midst of a day of grouchiness for my whole family, and right during what I'd planned to be a mid-day video gaming break (yeah, we got Fallout 4 for PC for Christmas). When you work at home, as many sole proprietors do, [...]
It’s a New Year! Get Organized with Your Money
It's a brand-spankin' new year, and, as usual, I'm thinking about how to make the most of the fresh start. The start of a new year is a great "landmark" to use as a reminder to rethink your goals--and your processes for meeting those goals. Remember, goals in and of themselves are not going to create positive change for you. You need to break those goals down into [...]
Letting Go
The problem of delegation is that it requires you to let go when you're used to (and enjoy being) the one in control. You don't have to be a "Type A" personality to be convinced that your way is the right way. I mean, your way IS the right way! To be honest, it gives us a lot of security to feel that things are being done the [...]
