Back Office BS

Now Hiring: Part-time Bookkeeping Specialist

Ron Olsen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:27:03 +0000

A growing, Downtown Denver-based accounting firm seeks a part-time Bookkeeping Specialist to work with small to mid-sized business clients. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting theory and practice, is an independent and resourceful worker, is comfortable working directly with clients in discussing the financial performance of their organizations, and is proficient in QuickBooks.

Position Description
Responsible for recording transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and documenting procedures for clients across a variety of industries including manufacturing, not-for-profit, professional services and retail. Some general administrative duties are also required. This position is part-time and pays $20-25 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications
• Accounting degree or 10 years bookkeeping experience
• Resourceful and self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• QuickBooks proficiency
• Positive attitude and a genuine interest in learning
• Reliable transportation

To Apply
Please call 877.550.1765, extension 799, and follow the recorded instructions. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to complete an accounting knowledge test and a QuickBooks aptitude test.

Insight signs new franchisee client in Pacific Northwest

Ron Olsen — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:48:35 +0000

Insight is proud to announce that we recently contracted with a highly successful franchisee in the Pacific Northwest to provide accounting and operational support services. Selected due to our hands-on approach and our affordable, yet highly effective, virtual accounting solution, we are pleased to be taking over the financial operations for this company. Working together with the managing partners for this franchisee, Insight is developing a financial management package that we intend to roll-out to other franchisees across the U.S., allowing franchise operators to focus on their core business while Insight provides back-office infrastructure and support.

Article – Getting paid is your responsibility

Ron Olsen — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:41:02 +0000

Independent Contractors: Get Paid On Time

http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/apr2010/sb20100426_562725.htm

Karen E. Klein
Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Tuesday, April 28, 2010

Karen outlines some ways to clearly define how you expect to be paid for your services as an independent contractor, or any service provider really. Establish the payment criteria in the contract and stick with it. We all have that one client that we want to help out by giving some flexibility, but the rest should know what is expected for the services provided. I’m not sure I would push for the aggressive collection tactics that she indicates, but then again, we don’t have collection issues because everything is discussed up front.

Article – Why referrals are so valuable in business

Ron Olsen — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:00:21 +0000

Referral Based Selling

http://www.thejfblogit.co.uk/2010/02/04/some-interesting-facts-about-referral-based-selling/

Jonathon Farrington
Jonathon Farrington’s Blog
February 10, 2010

I first heard the term “Referral Based Selling” and some statistics related to it from Jim McDermott back in 2002 when he was part of the founding team of Spoke Software. Before there was Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn and social media was in it’s infancy, Spoke’s mission was to connect business people and turn every cold-call into a referral, which dramatically reduces selling and closing times and costs. This blog-post from Farrington provides some updated statistics on the value of referrals and gives a good overview of why this type of selling works. We are obviously believers. Insight Press Release.

Article – Looking for more time in the day? Look no further…

Ron Olsen — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:00:47 +0000

80 Ways to Steal Valuable Minutes for Your Work Day

http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/lifestyle/article/80-ways-to-steal-valuable-minutes-for-your-work-day-glen-stansberry

Glenn Stansberry
American Express OPEN Forum
March 22, 2010

Ironically, this article is long and takes some time out of your day to read. But the investment is worth it, as there are tidbits in here that I’m sure you will find valuable. Some things are reminders of what you KNOW already works but have just ignored (or is that just me?), others may be light-bulb moments of inspiration. Let us know which ones actually work for you!

Article – Spring is in the air

Ron Olsen — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:00:23 +0000

Spring Clean Your Life

Clear the clutter out of your relationship, family and career

http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/22/spring-cleaning-relationship-forbes-woman-well-being-career.html

Emma Johnson
Forbes Magazine
March 22, 2010

If you are like most people, your “worlds” overlap between your relationships, your family life, your personal issues and your professional obligations. So, perhaps Spring-cleaning with a more holistic approach to life to thin out some of the “clutter” makes sense.

Article – The HIRE Act and what it means for small businesses

Ron Olsen — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:00:44 +0000

Get the New Business Tax Breaks

http://www.smartmoney.com/Personal-Finance/Taxes/Get-the-New-Business-Tax-Breaks/

THE TAX GUY by Bill Bischoff
SmartMoney
March 24, 2010

With all the hoopla regarding the Healthcare reform that passed last month, some might have missed this. Tax credits available for businesses that hire an out-of-work person to fill a position, for those that hire and keep that person employed for 12 months, and the continuation of generous Section 179 deduction provisions from 2009 into 2010. Read on if you are interested in such things.

Article – Add a shopping cart to your Fan Page? Now it’s easy…

Ron Olsen — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:00:25 +0000

BigCommerce Turns To Facebook To Socialize Online Storefronts

http://techcrunch.com/2010/03/24/bigcommerce-turns-to-facebook-to-socialize-online-storefronts/

Leena Rao
TechCrunch.com
March 24, 2010

It is getting easier and easier to sell your wares online and to share your business happenings with your friends and colleagues. Our Blogsite is tied to our Website and to our Facebook page via an automated stream. Now you can connect your online store directly to a page within Facebook, as well. The lines are blurring…

Article – Creating a “Life Plan” will help drive your business plan’s goals

Ron Olsen — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:53:58 +0000

Life Plan Before Business Plan

http://smallbiztrends.com/2010/03/life-plan-before-business-plan.html

Melinda Emerson
Small Business Trends
March 22, 2010

Every good business coach, life coach or motorcyclist will tell you that you steer where you look. If you believe you will have a small business, that is how it will turn out. If you believe you will have a larger business that operates in a specific way, and you remind yourself of those goals regularly and publicly, you will steer your business in that direction. Going one step further, developing a life plan for how you would like your professional life to interact with your personal life will help you to craft a business plan that will be focused in the right directions. Chuck Blakeman at TeamNimbusWest has some great insights on this very topic.

Article – Denver Bike Sharing is almost here

Ron Olsen — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00:40 +0000

Denver Bike Share set to debut this Spring!

http://www.livedowntowndenver.com/LDDBlog/?p=1747

March 8, 2010
The Urban Eye Blog

With more and more resources like this new bike sharing program, the car sharing that already exists in Denver and decent (yet improving) public transportation, the need to own a vehicle for urban-dwellers is diminishing by the day. We are a two-car household, but we are looking at making that one car, plus a scooter and a couple of bikes. We’ll see how that goes!