Automating your accounting processes

Computers can handle your bookkeeping much cheaper than a person so the more you can automate this process, the less you have to spend. Automating your accounting processes One of the biggest considerations in automating parts of your accounting process, is to have a bank that works with your financial software. Choosing the right bank eliminates the manual process of having to input all expenses as the bank will automatically
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Steps to developing a SOP

SOPs makes the delegation process run smoothly. With SOPs common tasks can be delegated with very little interference on your part. This allows you as the business owner to use your time on matters that really require your attention thereby increasing your income making potential. Steps to developing a SOP To illustrate the steps to developing a SOP, I will be developing a SOP for ordering ink cartridge. Determine your
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Standard operating procedure

In the last post, I defined standard operating procedure and gave a quick run-down of factors to consider while developing sops. In this post, I will define terms you should consider while designing standard operating procedure. To design effective standard operating procedures, you must know the difference between policy, procedure, guidelines, and regulations. Policy A policy is a course of action adapted to achieve a set of objectives. It is
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Having standards of operations and procedures (SOPs) is important for a self-employed individual who wants to have a business that runs without their physical presence. What is Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Standard Operating Procedures also known as SOPs are a set of detailed written instructions to achieve consistency in key areas of your business. A well written SOP is an essential part of scaling your business. SOPs should be created
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Unreimbursed Partnership Expenses

If you run your business with a partner then chances are you run your business as a partnership. As a partner in a partnership, you are not considered an employee. The accountable plan discussed in the previous post is an employee reimbursement agreement. Since partners are not considered employees, the accountable plan does not apply to partners. Partners do not receive W-2s, rather they received a Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)
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