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By Kathleen Orlando, CPA
Posted by AccountingWEB in CFO on 09/10/2009

Small business is built on personal relationships with our customers and the competition is fierce for almost any product or service. These tough economic times have been particularly hard for many small businesses and many of my best clients have seen their cash flow come down to a trickle. Here are a few strategies to use to keep on top of your cash flow. You don’t want your clients’ cash flow problems to result in your cash flow problems.

Read the whole article here: Cash Flow Strategies for Small Business

For great business information check out  http://www.entrepreneur.com

Pam from my office found this gem. This looks to be a promising event. Let me know what you think and are you going to make it? Tammy

San Francisco Bay Area Small Business Expo November 7, 2009

Do you have a business, product or service that would be of interest to people looking to increase their income, entrepreneurs and small business owners?

Then you may be interested in participating in the first Learning Annex Small Business Expo!

The Learning Annex Small Business Expo challenges & encourages attendees to begin a comprehensive game plan for launching or growing their own businesses.

This premiere event is transformational for aspiring entrepreneurs featuring a “Who’s Who” of celebrity presenters & topics in a fun, fast paced daylong experience.

The Learning Annex Small Business Expo is an intensive learning environment of workshops, seminars, interactive events, sampling & contests with fabulous prizes & opportunities to meet exhibitors and other like-minded individuals.”

Click here for MoneyFest Expo

Wednesday, July 29, 2009: After submitting an essay of 400 words or less explaining her business concept and how she does it, Tammy Foley was one of eight entrepreneurs selected out of thousands to “pitch her business” to an audience of over 3,000 at the eWomen Network™ 9^th Annual International Conference and Business Expo next month.  The conference draws entrepreneurs from all over the world.

“This is an exciting opportunity because my clients are entrepreneurs”, said Tammy Foley, President of San Jose’s We Train U-2™.  “I understand their needs, as I have owned my own business for 26 years.  In these tough economic times, small business owners have the weight of the world on their shoulders.  With the Obama administration focusing on small business as the key to better economic health, more and more entrepreneurs are emerging without the knowledge of accounting, taxes or payroll.”

We Train U-2™ provides online QuickBooks^® training for business owners that want control over their small business finances.  In the comfort of their own home, the business owner can learn how to set up QuickBooks^® and enter their own business receipts.  By teaching the basic modules that every owner needs to know, there is no wasted time in learning software that doesn’t apply.

“What sets Tammy apart from the rest is she offers an easy-to-learn online method and 24/7 support” said Pam Bruins, one of the company’s Certified QuickBooks^® Pro Advisors.  “These are not pre-scheduled courses.  These are courses taken at the business owner’s convenience with a “Call Me” button that immediately connects you by phone to a Certified QuickBooks^® Pro Advisor if you have a question, whether it’s midnight in New York or 3:00 AM in California.  I think this unique concept and unheard of customer support is why Tammy and We Train U-2™ were selected to present at the conference.”

We Train U-2™ provides simple solutions to complicated accounting problems through training, consulting and excellent customer service, 24 hours a day 7 days a week!  Please visit www.WeTrainU2.com if you’d like more information, or contact Tammy Foley at (408) 287-4637 or via email at tammy@wetrainu2.com.

Be Aware of Scams

Charity Fraud
This scam preys on the public’s generosity in giving to reputable charities by soliciting funds for disreputable or fraudulent ones. 

Foreign Lotteries
A call or letter tells consumers that they may have already won a big prize in a foreign lottery, obtainable merely by providing bank account or credit card information. 

Foreign Money Offers
A “foreign government official” offers an opportunity to split a huge sum of money if he can just transfer funds to your bank account-and naturally, he needs your account information.

Identity Theft

This is on the rise! Be aware and take the steps to protect yourself as much as possible. Go to our website: www.WeKeepYourBooks.com and click on “NEWS” to check out our archived newsletter from March 16, 2009 to give you some tips on what to do to cover your bases! 

Internet Auctions
Though thousands of legitimate transactions take place online each day, sometimes goods purchased never arrive or are less valuable than promised.

“Phishing”
Con artists look to gather personal information by asking consumers to “update” or “validate” their billing information, including credit card and Social Security numbers. 

Sweepstakes
This very common scam tells consumers they have won something, and they need only pay a fee for processing, taxes or delivery to claim their prize. 

Work at Home
This scam offers great payouts for little work at home, telling consumers they need only pay up-front supply, training or materials charges – charges they rarely recoup.