Calculating the Costs of Operating a Business

As I write this excerpt, I am listening to Summon the Heroes” by John Williams. I hear the powerful call to arms, the swelling of the music that inspires strength and courage as the soldiers march into battle.         Reminds me a little of owning a business. In the beginning, there is such bravado toContinue Reading

Spotting Fraud in Your Financials

Written by Christine Galli, M.Ed. When speaking at a Lunch and Learn for attorneys on the topic of embezzlement, it became clear that I would be educating a group of professionals in the field of law how to safeguard their cash and financial information. But as I listened to their stories, it was clear thatContinue Reading

How Do You Know if Your Dream Will Lead to Success?

How Do You Know if Your Dream Will Lead to Success?

            Written by Christine Galli, M.Ed. Note:  Welcome to Right from the Start, a brand new blog series delving into the beginnings of creating a business out of your passion. Right From the Start – Part 1 Question: How do you know if your dream will lead to success? You brainstorm;Continue Reading

Using QuickBooks to Boost Your Bottom Line

Written by Christine Galli, M.Ed. Despite the good news we are hearing about the status of our nation’s economy, U.S. small business owners still feel the grip of a country recovering from a recession. Consumers are more cautious before rushing out to buy the products and services they so freely purchased just a few yearsContinue Reading

My Love Affair with Time Tracking

By Christine Galli For years, I have asked the question to business owners, friends and party goers (you heard me, I asked it at parties) “What accounting software do you use?” Of course, I always followed it up with “Who does your accounting?” It just came out naturally as I am a curious person. Alright,Continue Reading

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