A mission statement is a short, meaningful phrase that summarizes the purpose that drives your business. Similar to your business’ vision (the “what”) and values (the “how”), your mission statement answers the question of why you do what you do. We’ll take you through a simple six-step process to develop your business mission statement. We’ll…
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How to Market Your Listings on Zillow in 5 Steps
Learning how to market your listings on Zillow can take your income to the next level. We’ll show you how to leverage the platform to get more Zillow views, take advantage of Zillow’s sorting, create a well-written description, use photos, and upload video walk-throughs to have your listings stand out from the crowd. The first…
How to Manage Accounts Payable
Accounts payable (A/P) is the money you owe vendors who have provided you with goods and/or services on credit. It’s important to stay on top of your bills because, if you don’t, it could lead to cash flow issues and penalties for late payments, and it could even affect your ability to order products and…
How to Create & Print Barcode Labels in 3 Steps
Barcode labels help businesses track stock and access key product data easily. In a single barcode scan, you can see product details, stock on hand, pricing and even complete a sale. There are several ways to create a barcode and print labels, and we’ll show you how to get the job done in three simple…
Free Excel Test – How to Test & Hire the Right Candidate
Employers who want to prevent recruiting the wrong candidate often use skill-based assessments like Excel tests to ensure job applicants have the skills needed to do the job. There are free and paid Excel test options. We’ll provide a free sample Excel test, with templated communications to help you confirm a candidate’s Excel expertise. Indeed,…
How to Invest In Real Estate: 4 Options for Real Estate Investing
Typically, real estate investing is done in four ways: purchasing fix-and-flips, buy-and-hold investing, purchasing commercial real estate, and buying vacation rental property. Buy and hold investing is the most common type of real estate investment and can usually be done for a 10 percent to 20 percent down payment plus two percent to five percent…
Restaurant Management — How to Manage a Restaurant in 6 Steps
Effective restaurant management is balancing many different groups and processes in a seamless operation. Food costs, inventory tracking, staff scheduling, food production, customer service and marketing are part of restaurant management. Here’s a look at how to manage a restaurant in six steps, along with tips and advice from experienced restaurateurs. Since restaurant management depends…
Press Release Definition [+ How to Write & Send]
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A press release is an official statement about your business sent to journalists and media outlets that informs a relevant audience about newsworthy information. Press releases are typically around 500 words and follow a standard format consisting of a headline, summary paragraph and body copy. Types of press release include new hire announcements, sponsored events…
How to Become a QuickBooks ProAdvisor in 3 Steps
A QuickBooks ProAdvisor is someone familiar with the QuickBooks product line who has joined the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program and passed a certification exam. There are four primary certifications: QuickBooks Pro/Premier, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks POS and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions. Becoming a QuickBooks ProAdvisor is completely free as are all the study materials and exams from QuickBooks….
How to Get Bookkeeping Clients in 4 Steps [+ Free Marketing Ideas]
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Learn how to get bookkeeping clients quickly by first identifying your target audience, then implementing marketing ideas to reach your potential clients, followed by joining a few networking groups and finishing off by offering additional services like payroll or tax prep to your existing clients. You can typically get started with all of these steps…
How to Set Up an LLC on LegalZoom in 7 Steps
An LLC is a business structure that provides its members tax and liability benefits. Filing LLCs is a state-specific process, so it’s important to draft accurate articles of organization with your state. You can file an LLC yourself, but we recommend hiring an attorney or legal service to show you how to set up an…
How to Set a Sales Quota in 6 Steps [+ Examples]
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Sales quotas are sales performance targets that incentivize salespeople and work to increase company revenue and profitability or maximize a specific activity. Sales quotas are typically tied to sales volume, costs, profit, or specific business function. Effective quotas are ones in which 80 percent of your sales staff—on average—should be able to meet. One of…
