Help Entering a Backlog of Receipts

Posted by Marie on May 31, 2011

It happens to the best of us. We resolve that expenses will get entered as they occur this year. This year, we’re going to stay on top of things.

And then one day we turn around… Man! Where did that pile of receipts and statements come from?

And perhaps the more important question is: How long will it take before the whole mess is cleared out?

Wouldn’t you love to drop it off somewhere, and it all comes back organized and in order? And perhaps someone could even put it into your company’s books for you?

Ah, but the dream is at hand. Why not give me a call at the Detour Services office? I am an Intuit certified QuickBooks User. Microsoft Excel is my favorite of the MS Office programs, and I really do enjoy putting things in order. I can help you keep your business resolutions.

Queen Bees Must Learn to Delegate

Posted by Marie on October 22, 2008

I recently found and completely agree with How’s your hive buzzing? from Mann Made Blog. The article equates a business owner with a Queen Bee, the head of the hive.

The theme is about opportunity cost, but the analogy makes it easy to understand. Give up the tasks that others can do for you so you can focus on the things that only you can accomplish.