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Laura Redmond

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What Accounting Software Actually Does (and What It Doesn’t)

What Does Accounting Software Do? What Can’t It Help With? Have you ever signed up for accounting software and thought, “This will finally make everything easier!”? You’re not alone. Tools like QuickBooks Online automate a lot of tasks and generally make it easier to manage transactions and gain financial insights. While these tools are powerful, […]

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Managing Accounts Receivable: How to Get Clients to Pay You Faster

Managing Accounts Receivable: How to Get Clients to Pay You Faster Struggling with late invoice payments? You’re not alone. According to QuickBooks, 56% of small businesses are owed money from unpaid invoices. Those unpaid bills? They can have a ripple effect on your business, from poor cash flow management to delayed growth. But here’s the

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The Do's and Don'ts of Using ChatGPT for Accounting

The Do’s and Don’ts of Using ChatGPT for Accounting

The Do’s and Don’ts of Using ChatGPT for Accounting ChatGPT for accounting, or finance, is being used 32% of the time for factual and how-to guidance. For data transformation and brainstorming “what-if” scenarios, LLMs are great tools. But there is a list of do’s and don’ts that every business owner should read. You may “think”

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Gusto vs Rippling: Which One is Right for Your Payroll?

Gusto vs Rippling: Which One is Right for Your Payroll? Payroll isn’t just about paying people. It’s the heartbeat of your business. That’s why it’s so crucial to use a payroll solution you can rely on; a solution that gives your business freedom to grow. While there are several solutions out there, we typically recommend

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Why Your Virtual Business Needs Strong Internal Controls

Here’s Why Your Online Business Needs Strong Internal Controls Internal controls keep big business running, but these same controls are perfect for smaller teams. Too many owners assume that internal controls are only for large corporations, leaving themselves open to fraud and error. Add remote work into the mix or a hybrid option, as 88%

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7 Signs Your DIY Bookkeeping Is Hurting Your Business (Even If You Think It’s Fine)

7 Ways DIY Bookkeeping is Hurting Your Business Business owners wear many hats, especially in the early days of launching. One of those hats is usually DIY bookkeeping. In fact, over 60% of business owners do their own bookkeeping. At first, it seems easier and more economical to handle the books yourself, and often, it

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Integrating Gusto and QuickBooks: How to Eliminate Manual Payroll Entries

Gusto and QuickBooks Integration in 5 Easy Steps Gusto and QuickBooks are two of the world’s most used accounting tools: Gusto makes it easy to manage payroll, human resources and benefits. QuickBooks manages your expenses, bookkeeping, sales and so much more. Combine the two solutions together, and you have a powerful accounting system in place

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How to Optimize Remote Worker Expenses with Expensify

How to Optimize Remote Work Expenses with Expensify

Leveraging Expensify to Optimize Remote Work Expenses At least 20% of U.S. workers are working remotely. While the work-from-home (WFH) movement has many perks, it also brings risks, especially when it comes to remote work expenses.  Optimizing your current setup can help you stay compliant and maintain visibility and control over decentralized spending in your

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