The Difference Between 'I Think' and 'I Know': Why Real-Time Reporting Matters
Let me ask you something. When someone asks how your business is doing, what's your gut response? Is it a confident "We're doing great, here's exactly where we stand," or is it more like "I think we're doing okay... I mean, we've been busy, so we must be making money, right?" If you're in the second camp, you're definitely not alone. But here's the thing, there's a huge difference between thinking you made money and actually knowing it. And that difference? It can make or break your business decisions. The "I Think" Trap I get it. You're busy. You're[...]
Mid-January Stress: Are You in 'The Scramble' for W-9s and 1099s?
If you're reading this right now, there's a good chance you've got a pit in your stomach. Maybe you just realized you don't have W-9s on file for half your contractors. Maybe you're staring at a pile of receipts and bank statements wondering where to even begin. Or maybe you just Googled "1099 deadline 2026" and felt your heart skip a beat. Take a breath. You're not alone, and you're definitely not the first business owner to find yourself in what I affectionately call The Scramble. What Exactly Is "The Scramble"? The Scramble is that frantic two-week period in[...]
How Smart Data Management Can Transform Your Small Business (And How AKOR Services Can Help)
Let me ask you something: How much time does your team spend looking for information that should be easy to find? If you're like most small business owners I talk to, the answer is way too much. Spreadsheets scattered across different computers. Customer records that don't match up. Employees emailing files back and forth because there's no central place to store things. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: every small business creates data. Every invoice, every customer interaction, every project note, every time clock entry. But creating data and managing data are two very different things. And that's exactly where[...]
Why Working with a Print Broker is the Smartest Move for Busy Businesses (and Your Bottom Line)
Running a business means wearing about seventeen different hats on any given Tuesday. You're managing operations, keeping customers happy, putting out fires, and somehow still trying to grow your brand. So when it's time to order promotional products or printed materials, the last thing you need is another complicated project eating up your already-packed schedule. Here's the thing, you don't have to do it all yourself. Working with a print broker like AKOR Services takes the headaches off your plate while actually saving you money in the process. Sounds too good to be true? Stick with me, and I'll[...]
Plan Your 2026 Vacation Now: How Prepaying & Early Booking Makes Your Dream Getaway Stress-Free
Picture this: It's July 2026. You're packing your bags for that beach vacation you've been dreaming about all year. But instead of frantically checking your bank account, scrambling to find last-minute accommodations, or stressing about whether you can actually afford this trip... you're just excited. The hotel is booked. The excursions are scheduled. And the whole thing? Already paid for months ago. That's not some fantasy scenario reserved for the ultra-wealthy. That's what happens when you plan your vacation now instead of treating your leisure time like an afterthought. Why Your Vacation Keeps Getting Pushed to the Back Burner[...]
Why January Is the Best Time to Switch Bookkeeping Services: Start Your Year Off Right!
Let’s be honest: bookkeeping might not be your favorite job. But it fuels every smart decision you make. If your books feel messy, deadlines sneak up, or your current service isn’t delivering, here’s the good news: January is the easiest, most valuable time to switch. I know you’re weighing cost, hassle, and trust. That’s fair. I take those worries seriously, and I work to remove them. When you work with me at AKOR Services Bookkeeping, you get a start-of-year reset that adds real value: Save 10+ hours each month you can put back into growth. Reduce stress with consistent,[...]
Let me ask you something. When someone asks how your business is doing, what's your gut[...]
If you're reading this right now, there's a good chance you've got a pit in your[...]
Let me ask you something: How much time does your team spend looking for information that[...]
Running a business means wearing about seventeen different hats on any given Tuesday. You're managing operations,[...]
Picture this: It's July 2026. You're packing your bags for that beach vacation you've been dreaming[...]
Let’s be honest: bookkeeping might not be your favorite job. But it fuels every smart decision[...]
