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Hello, friends…
It's a new year, and a fresh start means it's time to once again introduce ourselves. If you have been following for a while, thank you and hello again, but if you are new here, WELCOME!
See you later, 2022 (here’s what we learned).
This time of year makes us all more introspective. I don’t know about you, but if January me could talk to December me, she would say, “WTF?” Reflection is such an important part of moving forward, so let’s take a look at a few lessons, realizations & goals that 2022 gave to me.
Are three-payday months kicking your ass?
As a business or organization that is currently on the bi-weekly payroll schedule, it can be tricky to budget or plan for cash flow during the two 3-payday months each year. For many of you December is one of those months. That means 3 payrolls this month and a larger tax bill next month because of it.
Want your bookkeeper to hate you? Then do this.
Imagine you are a dog trainer. Someone brings their German Shepherd to you and asks you to teach the dog every command possible. After a week, the owner returns and the dog hasn’t learned anything. You are completely baffled. You tell them, “This dog is friendly and bright, but doesn’t seem to understand a word I’m saying!” It’s as if a light bulb goes on over the owner’s head. “Oh, have you been speaking English to this dog? He only speaks German!”
Sometimes bookkeeping is kinda like that.
Basic Tasks That Your Brain Overcomplicates: writing an “out of office” email.
Over the next six weeks, odds are you will be stepping away from work & taking some time to spend with your loved ones–or at least we hope you will! When your availability is unpredictable, it’s really important to have an out of office memo on your email & voicemail. Crafting these messages is always easier said than done, though. Here are a few tips for crafting an out of office message that keeps expectations in check & communicates clear boundaries: