Leslie Taylor & Associates Business Solutions

How do you determine if you’re running a successful business?  Do you look at sales revenue? Is it what you see when you check your bank account balance? Do you look at your profit on your P&L statement? Is it based on your business’s increase in customers or clients? Perhaps success is receiving all 5-star Google reviews! All of these methods can help you track your business’s performance, but they’re […]

If you’ve been around me for any amount of time you know that I LOVE organization, optimization, making things run better, faster, and cheaper.  In fact, during my days as a corporate engineer/scientist, that was a major part of my job.  Systems and processes are essential to all businesses. They are the foundation of profitability, growth, and longevity.  When I first started talking about processes and systems to small business […]

Has your business ever had a cash shortage? You’re not alone. According to a 2019 Intuit study , 60% of small business owners say cash flow has been a problem in their businesses. If that was 2019, where would the number land in 2023?

In this post-pandemic period we are in, I wouldn’t be surprised if that number is higher.
While there are some things about cash flow you can’t control, there is one area where you do have control.

Imagine if tax season was a smooth and easy process you finished early every year and with barely a second thought. For many entrepreneurs this is may be hard to image, but it is possible. This month’s blog is all about making this process EASY!

Around this time last year, I offered a list of 5 things business owners should take care of at the end of the year to land in a better financial space for the new year. Last year’s list is still relevant and included here. However, as we quickly move to 2023, I’ve added a few recommendations to help your business navigate and survive our shaky and unpredictable economy.