10 Signs You Might Need to Clean Up Your Business Books and Hire a Bookkeeper
Let’s be honest—keeping up with finances isn’t always fun. Bookkeeping can easily get pushed to the side, but when that happens, it can create chaos in your business. The longer you ignore messy books, the bigger the problems become. If you recognize any of these warning signs, it’s time to clean up your books and bring in a professional bookkeeper. 1. You Have No Idea How Much Money You’re Making If you can’t confidently say how much profit your business made last month (or even last year), your books need help. A bookkeeper provides accurate financial reports so you[...]
When Should A Business Hire A Bookkeeper?
Running a business is an exciting endeavor, but as operations grow, so do financial responsibilities. Many entrepreneurs start by managing their own books, but at a certain point, the need for a professional bookkeeper becomes evident. There is no set financial benchmark to recognize the actual point in time when a bookkeeper should be hired (internal or outsourced). It depends on a lot on other factors such as: What is the owner's participation level in the business, and what are their skills best-suited for? Is it up-front sales, technical issues, prospecting, overall business management or a myriad of other[...]
Top 7 Business And Bookkeeping Tips To Make More Profit
In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead means not only working hard but also working smart. Here are the top 7 business and bookkeeping tricks you can implement to maximize your profits and streamline your operations. Automate Your Bookkeeping: Utilize software to automate repetitive tasks, reducing errors and freeing up time for strategic planning. Tools like QuickBooks Online can be a game-changer. Share with your Bookkeeper, Accountant and/or CPA. Ask us for a free demo to see the capabilities of QuickBooks Online. Regular Financial Reviews: Schedule regular reviews of your financial statements. Understanding your numbers helps[...]
Hilton’s new resort: Zemi Miches – Summer 2025
I am associated with Hilton as a Travel Agent. Full disclosure. Today I just want to talk just briefly about Hilton's All-Inclusive resorts in the context of vacations, destination weddings, business trips and group travel. (When I say Hilton, that also includes the entire family of Hilton properties and names). Did you know: Hilton has all-inclusive resorts in Mexico (5), the Caribbean (6) and Europe (Greece and more) (5)? There is a major brand new resort opening summer 2025 in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic? (more on this later). Hilton has nearly 8000 associated properties worldwide (not[...]
2025 Travel Trends
December 2024 As a Travel Advisor, I am a member of many organizations and groups. I also review many trade publication and vendor materials. This is a simple and quick article to let you see what I see for trends in 2025 travel. Most Popular Cruises: The industry states that 38% (worldwide) of all cruises booked have destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. [Ref: 2025 Guide to Ocean and River Cruising] Immersive Travel: 25% of travelers surveyed want to spend time fully immersed in the local culture. [Ref: Hilton's 2025 Trends Report] Sleep Vacations: 25% of travelers are looking[...]
USA Cruise Ports
Many times it can assist you in booking your cruise by first knowing either what cruise line you want to sail on, or to know which city you would like to cruise out of. Accordingly, I am providing you a list of the major cruise lines and which cities (ports) they have available to sail out of. This is as of December 2024. Carnival Cruise Line: Miami, FL; Port Canaveral, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Charleston, SC; Baltimore, MD; Galveston, TX; New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; Long Beach, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA (seasonal). Royal Caribbean International: Miami, FL; Port Everglades[...]
Let’s be honest—keeping up with finances isn’t always fun. Bookkeeping can easily get pushed to the[...]
Running a business is an exciting endeavor, but as operations grow, so do financial responsibilities. Many[...]
In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead means not only working hard but[...]
I am associated with Hilton as a Travel Agent. Full disclosure. Today I just want[...]
December 2024 As a Travel Advisor, I am a member of many organizations and groups. I also[...]
Many times it can assist you in booking your cruise by first knowing either what cruise line[...]
