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Please learn this: “Noses in; fingers out!”

Berkonomics

Many of us have someone who reports directly to us and who supervises others in return. I first heard this expression in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. If that fits, well then, this one is for you. The problem this addresses cannot be overstated. I thought so.

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6 Keys To Thriving In This New Era Of Remote Services

Startup Professionals Musings

In this context, you might also offer free seminars of the latest trends in tax accounting, or reports on best practices that you sanction and practice in a given discipline. Be proactive in answering potential questions about peak load scheduling, special services, and billing questions.

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6 Tips to Boost Workforce Engagement and Motivation

Startup Professionals Musings

Each of us can remember a time when we prepared a report that no one read, or filed physical documents never used, and no one seemed to care. These days, with easy access to online seminars and many industry conferences, there is no excuse for not attending one or two sessions a year on “futures,” both career and technology.

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To your board of directors: Noses in, fingers out.

Berkonomics

I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. The chairmanship carries unstated power even if not overtly demonstrated, since the CEO reports to and is accountable to the board, and of course its chair. It made an impact and stuck with me through the years.

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Don’t Turn Your Business Dream Into a Nightmare

Startup Professionals Musings

Sloppy documentation and reporting of these expenses is an open invitation to an IRS audit, which is the last thing you need or can afford during the busy startup period. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You can''t walk in with a bag full of receipts.

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6 Business Essentials To Keep Your Startup Thriving

Startup Professionals Musings

Sloppy documentation and reporting of these expenses is an open invitation to an IRS audit, which is the last thing you need or can afford during the busy startup period. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You can't walk in with a bag full of receipts.

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Treat Your Startup Like a Business From the Start

Startup Professionals Musings

Sloppy documentation and reporting of these expenses is an open invitation to an IRS audit, which is the last thing you need or can afford during the busy startup period. Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You can't walk in with a bag full of receipts.

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