Affordable Ways Small Businesses Can Boost Brand Awareness with Custom Printing
Let's be honest: marketing on a shoestring budget can feel like trying to shout over a crowd with a whisper. As a small business owner, you're competing with companies that have marketing budgets bigger than your entire annual revenue. But here's the good news: custom printing offers an incredibly cost-effective way to get your brand noticed without breaking the bank. You don't need to spend thousands on flashy digital campaigns or prime-time commercials. Sometimes the most effective marketing tools are the ones people can actually hold in their hands. Custom printed materials create lasting impressions that stick around long[...]
Rail Trip This Summer
Hey rail/train fans! Lets talk about your summer vacation plans. Lets talk about the stressless way to vacation this summer. NO airport lines. Show up as little as 30 minutes before your train boards. Big, wide, comfy seats OR how about private sleeper rooms? (see drawings below) For sleepers, how about meals are included? How about excursions, 3, 4 or 5 star accommodations included/available? How about getting on the train at nearly any location between Eugene OR and Seattle WA, leave your car, and your next vacation is at: Glacier Park (just 209 steps from the lodge) Grand Canyon[...]
A More Affordable Version of QuickBooks For Small Business
QuickBooks Newest Version: Ledger For those of you (businesses) that need simple bookkeeping, without all the bells and whistles, there is a new simple version of QuickBooks called Ledger that might be just right for you. It's less than half the price of the next level up version (Simple Start). From now through September 30, 2025, I can even offer you a better price as an introductory offer. What will it do? It will connect to your bank feeds and download all your transactions for your banks and credit cards. We can then categorize all of those transactions, and[...]
Xero vs. QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online vs. Xero: Which One's the Best Fit for Your Small Business? (Editor's Note: AKOR Services supports both.) Running a small business is a bit like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle—on a tightrope. It’s thrilling, but let’s be honest, a little help goes a long way. Especially when it comes to managing your finances. That’s where cloud accounting software comes in clutch. Two of the biggest players in the game? QuickBooks Online and Xero. I’ve used and tested both in the trenches of small biz life, and I’m here to give you the lowdown. Let’s break[...]
Why Do Some Of My Clients Consider Me Their Secret Weapon?
Clearly, the attached representation is an AI-generated image of what I might have looked like in my much younger days as a "secret weapon". While the image is a tongue-in-cheek piece of fiction, it is true that I am a secret weapon to some of my clients. "Why" you ask? Let me give you a few reason and let you know how some of my clients utilize my services.... things they don't tell people, as I am their secret weapon. Independent Contractor. As an independent contractor, providing a number of different services, I tailor my services to meet the[...]
What Is “Monthly Bookkeeping Services”?
What Do Monthly Bookkeeping Services Include? Effective bookkeeping is essential for businesses of all sizes to maintain financial health, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions. Monthly bookkeeping services help businesses stay organized, track cash flow, and prepare for tax season with ease. Every business if different. When you are considering hiring AKOR Services as your bookkeeper we will discuss: An initial interview (No charge). We will determine where your business is currently with your bookkeeping We will discuss your need for other services like tax planning, other accounting services and CPA services. What accounting issues you are looking to[...]
Let's be honest: marketing on a shoestring budget can feel like trying to shout over a[...]
Hey rail/train fans! Lets talk about your summer vacation plans. Lets talk about the stressless way[...]
QuickBooks Newest Version: Ledger For those of you (businesses) that need simple bookkeeping, without all the[...]
QuickBooks Online vs. Xero: Which One's the Best Fit for Your Small Business? (Editor's Note: AKOR[...]
Clearly, the attached representation is an AI-generated image of what I might have looked like in[...]
What Do Monthly Bookkeeping Services Include? Effective bookkeeping is essential for businesses of all sizes to[...]
