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Fav Five For 2025: Communities

Discover five essential communities that can supercharge your accounting or bookkeeping firm in 2025. Follow industry leaders, explore automation strategies, and learn from workflow-focused groups—all offering fresh insights, peer support, and practical solutions for everyday challenges. Ready to collaborate, learn, and grow? These communities will empower you to boost efficiency, spark innovation, and connect with like-minded professionals.

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Fav Five For 2025: Business Apps

Kick off 2025 with five powerhouse business apps—from Form Builders and Online Schedulers to Password Managers, Practice Management, and Recording Tools. se user-friendly solutions automate repetitive work, enhance collaboration, and keep your firm organized, freeing you to focus on what truly matters: providing top-notch service and fostering client relationships. Explore each tool, start small, and level up as your business grows!

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Why You Should Adopt An Online Scheduler - Right Now.

It doesn’t take much to move your day from the monotony of mundane tasks and manual systems to the magic of efficiency.

By changing up your tech stack with with the addition of an online scheduler, you will find yourself thinking of your day as rewarding rather than busy!

“Stop overthinking. Just do one thing.”

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It’s Time To Realign

Is it time to realign your business for 2025? I’m taking a hard look at what I love doing, what I do best, and where I can bring the most value—now’s the perfect time to reset and head into the new year fresh and focused!

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Don't Yuck On My Yum

Finding joy in sharing knowledge isn’t always easy, especially with naysayers around. Learn how to embrace your work, manage the ‘yuckers,’ and empower others by staying true to what drives you.

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Eight Key Security Elements To Look For In Your Cloud Applications

Discover the essential security elements to look for in cloud applications: bank-level encryption, DDoS prevention, data storage locations, internal security policies, login/logout options, SOC2 compliance, and user permissions. Protect your business and client data by ensuring these key features are in place.

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Top Eight Features to Look For In A Form Builder App

Forms can be game-changers for your business! From gathering client data to automating tasks, they bring ease and professionalism to your workflow. Whether you’re just starting out with Google Forms or diving into features like conditional logic and integrations with Typeform, pick the form builder that fits your style and watch it work wonders for your firm!

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QBO Tech Tip - Add Default Tax Codes to Customers

QBO Tech Tip: Adding default tax codes for Canadian customers helps you streamline invoicing, especially for out-of-province and exempt sales. You'll save time and ensure accurate tax coding—this tip is particularly beneficial for e-commerce clients managing various tax regions or product lines.

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Top Ten Client Collaboration Features to Look For In A Practice Management App

Elevate client relationships with a practice management app that emphasizes seamless collaboration and user-friendly features. Explore the top ten client collaboration features to streamline processes, enhance communication, and create exceptional client experiences.

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Run Uphill, Walk Down

In life and business, running uphill builds strength, while walking downhill lets you enjoy the view—balance is key! Whether you're powering through challenges or slowing down to see the bigger picture, finding the right pace is essential for growth and success.

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Top Thirteen Firm Facing Features To Look For In A Practice Management App

Choosing the right practice management app can be overwhelming—Discover the top thirteen must-have features in a practice management app for your accounting or bookkeeping firm. From custom fields and email integration to native automation and workflow templates, this list will help you streamline operations and bring efficiency to your day.

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I Will Back Your Boat In For Beer

Learn from the "back-in boat guy" and master your ideal client strategy. Identify your ideal customer, understand their needs, know where to find them, and set your price to build a client base you love.

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QBO Tech Tip - Reconciling Current Date Ranges When The Past Reconciliations Haven't Been Completed

Manage current reconciliations while waiting for older paperwork using a "soft reconciliation" approach. Start by customizing your reconciliation filters for current date ranges and proceed with the soft reconciliation. This method allows you to continue progress without pausing the entire project until older details are available.

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