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Today's world is full of the latest and greatest computers, apps, software and technological gadgets. All of which are great; however, as a business owner, investing in some of these items can be extremely costly. Sometimes people look to items such as organizational apps or purchasing / inventory software to help solve productivity issues that naturally arise in a business setting. The important questions to ask when evaluating what types of things you are going to invest in would be:<br />
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1. What problem or task am I trying to improve?<br />
2. Am I using my existing software and tools to their maximum capacity?<br />
3. Does the problem or task I am trying to improve start with the user or the software?<br />
4. Have I weighted the pros & cons of different options for my purchase to see which one best fits my needs?<br />
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All of these questions are pertinent to ensure that you make the correct choice when purchasing technological items. Often times people get into situations where they buy items to organize their organizers! If this is the case then you need to stop before purchasing another item and see if you can utilize existing items to get you back on track. Many business owners find utilizing goal setting tools such as <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243155" target="_blank">these apps</a> described at <a href="http://entrepreneur.com/">Entrepreneur.com</a>. Some items such as computers and software can cost into the $1,000's or more depending on the amount you need to sustain your business. Make sure you do your evaluations and homework before purchasing to ensure you have made the best choice for your business!urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-74867177760238353212016-06-24T10:12:00.002-07:002016-06-24T10:12:39.769-07:00Beat The Summer Heat & Stay Hydrated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Summertime means fun, sun and no school! Summertime also means rising temperatures, and certain areas such as Texas and the south bring a whole new meaning to the term “HOT.” During these hot summer days it is very easy to become dehydrated. Probably easier than you even realize. Dehydration can lead to many unpleasant health conditions, not to mention leaves you lethargic and often unproductive. Below are a few tips of how to properly stay hydrated and beat the summer heat! <br /><br />Many people don’t realize that nutrients not only come in the form of foods but also in the form of water. In fact, water might be the most important nutrient of all. You can live quite sometime without food; however, only a few days without water.<br /><br />Tips to stay hydrated & beat the summer heat: <br /><br /><ul>
<li>Drink enough water to prevent thirst. If you are thirsty you are already dehydrated. Small, frequent sips of water throughout the day is the best way to prevent thirst. </li>
<li>Monitor fluid loss by checking the color of your urine. It should be pale yellow not dark yellow, too smelly or cloudy. </li>
<li>For short duration (less than 60 minutes) low-to-moderate-intensity activity, water is the choice to drink before, during and after exercise. </li>
<li>Any time you exercise or have activities in extreme heat or for more than 1 hour, supplement water with a sports drink that contains electrolytes and 6% - 8% carbohydrates. This prevents “hypoatremia” (low blood sodium), which dilutes your blood and could also lead to serious impairment and even death via heat stroke. </li>
<li>Begin exercise and activities well-hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids the day before and within the hour before, during and after your exercise or activity session. </li>
<li>Avoid alcohol the day before or the day of a long exercise or activity bout in the heat. </li>
<li>Eat copious amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables per day not only for optimum health, but they also contain various levels of water and the all-important component to avoid dehydration besides water - potassium. </li>
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How much water should I drink on a daily basis? A good rule of thumb is a minimum of 1/2 your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs. you should be drinking a minimum of 75 ounces of water daily. Any exercise, activity, sun exposure. caffeine or alcohol intake will drastically increase this number to adequately stay hydrated. <br /><br />While health is the #1 reason to stay hydrated, studies indicate well-hydrated individuals often have higher performance levels in exercise and everyday work and task environments. Can you think of a reason to NOT stay hydrated? <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> advocates for your best self promoting proper hydration! <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">Contact urBook$</a> today to <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html" target="_blank">experience the urBook$ difference</a> with your business bill-pay, bookkeeping and payroll.urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-25135674525834332782016-06-01T08:14:00.001-07:002016-06-01T08:14:37.652-07:005 Business Tips For A Productive Summer <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />For some small businesses, the summer is the busiest time of year. For others, it’s the slow season. Regardless of what time of year it is for you, there are things all small business owners can do this summer to be proactive and productive.<br /><br />And whether you’re taking advantage of the extra foot traffic in your store or a quiet space in time to reflect and think about your future goals, these tips can help you make the most out of the next few months. Tomorrow’s success really does start today, so it’s important that no matter what season you’re in, you are thinking ahead and getting ready.<br /><br /><br /><div>
Tip 1: Snap away<br /><br />Take or collect fun pictures of your customers or members enjoying the summer weather. Then, share those pictures on your social networks during the cold days of winter to give them something to remember fondly of or look forward to. You’ll have fun doing it and create some great engagement with your loyal followers.<br /><br /><br />Tip 2: Discover something new<br /><br />Take advantage of the potentially slower summer months and try out one of the ‘hot’ visual social media platforms like Instagram, Vine or Pinterest. Set a reasonable goal for yourself (i.e. upload 2 new photos a week) then, in September, decide if you want to continue to grow your presence on that channel.<br /><br />You could also experiment with a new type of social media post. Consider trying a Facebook quiz/trivia question, a caption contest, an ‘if you could…’ question or feature a customer story.<br /><br />Definitely change your Facebook cover photo to an image that reflects summer and your brand too!<br /><br /><br />Tip 3: Boost your website and deals<br /><br />When adding an email sign-up to your website, be sure to have the “Join My Mailing List” feature at or near the top of each page of your website.<br /><br />When offering a local deal, don’t discount too deeply and set a limit to the total number that could be bought.<br /><br /><br />Tip 4: Grow your list<br /><br />Summer is a great time to grow your email list, especially if the summer months are the busiest of the year. Something as simple as a paper sign-up sheet can go a long way in helping you stay in touch with people after they visit your store, eat in your restaurant, or come into your office.<br /><br />It’s also a great chance for you to personalize your sign-up experience a little more than you may have in the past. In addition to asking for their name and email address, you could also ask for their hometown to find out whether or not your new contacts are local or discovered your business while on vacation. You can use that information to better target your messages throughout the entire year.<br /><br /></div>
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Tip 5: Take advantage of Yelp<br /><br />People rely on Yelp reviews and trust them just as they would a personal recommendation. This summer, take advantage of Yelp, especially if these next few months are busy.<br /><br />Setup a Yelp page and then simply put a sign near your cash register that gives customers a discount if they write a Yelp review for your business on the spot. This is a great way to boost your visibility on Yelp in just a few short months.<div>
<br />Keep these 5 tips in mind this summer and you’ll reach new customers, continue to engage existing customers, and just have a little extra fun! Give yourself more time to focus on these tips by joining the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> team, and allowing us to take on the task of <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">electronic bill pay, payroll and bookkeeping. </a>These mundane tasks can take up an enormous amount of time giving you less time to make your business the best it can be!<br /><br /></div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-66444295305545542172016-05-02T08:49:00.000-07:002016-05-02T08:49:22.797-07:00Common F.A.Q.’s About HSA's<br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />It is safe to say that the age of the small deductible low-cost healthcare insurance plans are long gone. With the rise in premiums many companies and individuals are moving towards offering high deductible health plans (HDHP) in order to reduce their premium costs. A popular “incentive” offers to individuals opting for the HDHP are the health saving’s accounts (HSA). A HSA is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available in the United States who are enrolled in a HDHP. The funds contributed to an account are not subject to federal income tax at the time of deposit. The concept is that if you have to pay more out-of-pocket medical expenses due to HDHP, the HSA account can offer an easier way to adjust to those costs. <br /><br /><br /><div>
With more and more Americans moving towards HDHP and HSA’s every year there have been several misconceptions and questions that often arise regarding the accounts. <br /><br /><br /> <br />1. What are the benefits of HSA’s? <br /><br /> HSA’s allow individuals to make contributions to the account tax-free. The contributions made into the account remain there until you or an authorized party makes distribution of the funds. Interest or earnings on the account are tax-free also. HSA’s are portable, meaning that even in you leave your HDHP or your employer, you can take the account and the funds in it with you. <br /><br /><br /><br />2. Can I move my HSA to another financial institution? <br /><br /> The good news is yea, any contributions that you or your employer has made into an HSA belong to you. That means that you control where the funds reside, as long as it is with an institution that handles HSA funds. According tot he U.S. Treasury Department, you have the power to move your HSA dollars to another HSA provider that offers lower fees or better service if you wish. That includes moving it to the company where you have a brokerage or investment account, if that company manages HSA. <br /><br /><br /><br />3. Do I lose my funds that are remaining at the end of the plan year? <br /><br /> The funds contributed to your HSA can rollover into the next plan year. Earnings on the account are not considered income with held in the HSA. However, all withdrawals from the account must be for qualified medical expenses only. Every plan has different regulations regarding this and your plan administrator should provide you with guidelines regarding your specific plan. <br /><br /><br /><br />4. Is there a penalty for using HSA funds for non-qualified expenses? <br /><br /> Yes, there is an additional 20% tax not he part of any distributions not used for qualified medical expenses. You will also need to calculate your tax payment on specific forms with your federal tax return. So make sure you know what expenses are allowed to avoid this step tax penalty. <br /><br /><br /><br />According to <a href="http://irs.gov/">IRS.gov</a>, your records must show: <br /><br /> a. the distributions were exclusively to pay or reimburse qualified medical expenses<br /><br /> b. the qualified medical expenses have not been previously paid by individual or the insurance company<br /><br /> c. the medical expenses had not been taken as an itemized deduction in any tax year.<br /><br /><br /><br />It is recommended to make yourself fully aware of all regulations regarding your specific HSA account. As always, <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> wishes to provide you with information that eases your expense as a business owner and individual. Contact <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> today to begin experiencing <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html" target="_blank">the urBook$ difference</a> with your <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">bookkeeping, bill pay and payroll.</a> </div>
urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-9844863809363626132016-04-01T07:13:00.001-07:002016-04-01T07:13:27.563-07:003 Easy Ways to Keep Your Small Business Buzzing<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />In today’s world everything is literally at our fingertips. Many people are use to getting their news, recommendations for things such as restaurants, shops and services all come in the form of 5 second snips. Gone are the days where people spend time researching in depth to find that perfect fit for whatever they are looking for. <br /><br />So - how can you position your business to the the “5 second snip” which people are raving about online and to their circle of influence? Below are 3 simple tips to enhance this: <br /><br />1. Never stop networking. While networking can seem to be most crucial in the infancy stages of a business, the long-term effects will provide profitable results the more the owner or manager is networking. Some examples of ways to network are: <br /><ul>
<li>Local Com,unity Organizations i.e. Chamber of Commerce </li>
<li>Philanthropy opportunities for the business</li>
<li>Local School Booster Clubs</li>
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<br />2. Use social media to your benefit. Never underestimate the power of social media. You have the opportunity to reach a large number of people with free advertising. Yes it takes someone taking time and staying on top of all your outlets; however, the benefits are limitless. You can offer special promotions for your social media followers, announce new products, and reward loyal customers. These are just a few ways to keep your business relevant to people through their social media platforms. <br /><br /><br />3. Never underestimate the power of hand-written notes. Receiving a hand-written note from a business you frequent will most likely be the icing on the cake for you to become a walking billboard for that business and to return to that business more frequently. You can challenge your team to pick one customer per week or per month and write a note to them of how they are special to you and your business. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> strives to provide it’s clients with content that will improve your business. Experience <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">the urBook$ Difference</a> today and begin your way to a hassle free life of <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">bookkeeping, payroll and bill paying</a> so you can focus on taking care of your clientele! urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-55427467417301698272016-03-03T17:48:00.003-08:002016-03-03T17:48:35.611-08:00Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Tidy Business <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />Springtime if the perfect time to step back, reflect on your your business and tidy up a few areas. Just like your closet, kitchen pantry or garage - your business needs to be re-arranged, cleaned out and spruced up. <br /><br />Have you ever stepped back and looked at your business through the eyes of someone who is seeing it for the first time? Sometimes you get use to walking through the same routines, overlooking the same messy shelves or files and don’t realize how “untidy” your business actually is. Take a step back and walk through your day from start to finish looking at things with fresh eyes. Ask yourself these questions: <br /><br /><ul>
<li>Are there items that can be cleaned out? </li>
<li>Have you been stacking up things that you haven’t touched since you put them there? </li>
<li>If you have a business that has consumers within your storefront - have you looked at the glass on your door? Are there fingerprints older than your business? </li>
<li>Would you walk into your own store and purchase your product if it were not your business? </li>
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<br />Looking at things this way can often lead to decluttering your business and making you and your business more successful. <br /><br />If this task seems overwhelming to you - it might be a good idea to ask for help and make a list of things that need to be addressed. Check them off one-by-one and before you know it you will have a fresh new outlook on your business. <br /><div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-86164453509217217332016-02-16T12:25:00.003-08:002016-02-16T12:25:47.929-08:00How love can impact your life - both personally & professionally! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The month of February always brings the topic of love to many peoples minds. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">It is usually full of hearts, flowers and chocolate. The truth is - regardless of the emphasis February puts on Valentine’s Day and all that it encompasses research has shown that the emotion “love” can have many benefits to a person’s life and well-being.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Wether that be personally or professionally one can agree there is nothing wrong with improving either right?</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></div>
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To understand the benefits love can bring to a person it is important to understand the definition of love. According to <a href="http://www.webster.com/">www.webster.com</a> and <a href="http://www.wikipedia.com/">www.wikipedia.com</a>: </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><i>Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. Love is also a virture representing all of human kindness, compassion and affection as well as the “unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another.” </i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Love can also be described as actions towards others based on compassion, or as actions towards others based on affection. </i></div>
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Although the technical definition of love brings a variety of meanings and interpretations, the health benefits of love are easy to identify and much more obvious. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">1. Love produces positive emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> Love is known to bring about many positive emotions.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Laughter is on of the more prominent emotions that rises out of love.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Laughter is known to be healing to the soul and good for your mental well-being.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">After all - </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">laughter is the best medicine</i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> - right?</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>It is a very powerful antidote to fight stress, conflict and pain both mentally and physically. Love also has the power to heal and renew ones mental, emotional and physical well being. Research shows that loving acts neutralize the kind of negative emotions that adversely affect immune, endocrine and cardiovascular function. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I think everyone can agree these benefits can be seen as positive for both your personal and professional lives. </div>
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2. Love helps your live longer and fight disease. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Who doesn’t want to be healthier and live longer? Many studies have shown that patients who are diagnosed with cancer have recovered from treatments faster when they had strong family connections. Also, those in loving relationships recovered quicker or completely eliminated the cancer with no scientific explanation other than the fact that the patient had great love and support from close family and friends. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The feeling of “butterflies in your stomach” is an actual physical reaction caused when our body responds to the strong attractions that is feel when one is “falling in love” or “in love” with someone else. Physically, your heart rate increases which causes increased blood flow to all parts of your body. This actually has been proven to have a positive effect on the mind and body. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Many studies prove that people in a loving, long-term relationship have longer average life spans than those that are not in a partnership. Typically, when you’re in a relationship, your partner cares about your health. Therefore, he or she will encourage you to watch you health and discourage bad habits. </div>
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<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“Endorphins are the key,” according to the National Institute of Health. Love triggers the hormone oxytocin which makes us feel good. It also lowers the levels of stress chemicals in our system. </div>
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Even with these 3 brief explanations of why love is important to everyone, hopefully you have a better understanding of the long-lasting benefits love can bring into a persons life. Whether you are a small business owner, or an employee of a large corporation, having love in your life can benefit you at work as well as at home. Fewer sick days, happier moods and energy all bring about positive outcomes in day-to-day interactions. </div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-21618936647191631592016-01-28T08:40:00.000-08:002016-01-28T08:40:25.468-08:00The Power of Customer Service in Business<br />
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The majority of businesses involve customer service on some level. Whether you are directly selling a product to the consumer or dealing with vendor and suppliers to provide a product to a retailer you are involved in customer service.<br />
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As a business owner the words of a "dissatisfied customer" are like a knife in the back. Research has shown how positive and negative customer service feedback is handled directly impacts your bottom line in business.<br />
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As you can see consumers "drive" business in many ways. It is always in your best interest as a business owner to strive for positive customer service at all times. There are many factors that can improve your chances at positive customer service. Research has shown that employers who treat their employees well have a higher positive customer service rate. Businesses who responded swiftly to negative feedback were able to salvage the relationship more often than not prior to the consumer spreading negative feedback to other consumers. </div>
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Considering the impact customer service has on your bottom line, you cannot afford to allow poor customer service within your business. Always monitor online reviews and quickly respond to both the positive and negative. It also never hurts to ask your customers for online feedback - simply tell them "Your review and referrals are our biggest compliment." You might just be amazed at how it can impact your business. </div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-62891739334911662112016-01-12T06:35:00.001-08:002016-01-12T06:35:22.326-08:00How to Set Achievable Goals for 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Top-level athletes, successful business-people and achievers in all fields set goals. Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses your acquisition of knowledge, and helps you to organize your time and your resources so that you can make the most of your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By setting sharp, clearly defined goals, you can measure and take pride in the achievement of those goals. You will also see forward progress in what might previously have seemed a long pointless grind. This will raise our self-confidence as you recognize your own ability and competence in achieving the goals you have set! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are a few tips of how to begin setting your achievable goals for 2016:</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />1. Create the “big picture” of your goals. These are big 10 year goals that you would like to achieve. Examples of these areas could be: </span><ul>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Break-down these goals into smaller and smaller targets that you must hit in order to reach your lifetime goals. Breaking down your long-term goals into shorter achievable goals will ensure that you allow yourself to not only see progress but actually achieve the 10 year goal. <br /><br /> For example, if you choose to save a certain amount of money over the next 10 years. You need to break this down into monthly or quarterly savings amounts over the next 10 years. Seeing your savings account increase each month or quarter will let you realize your progress with each deposit. <br /><br />3. Set systems in place to remind yourself when and where you are to act on your goals. If you have weekly weight-loss goals or exercise goals then set calendar entries or physically write down your work-outs for each week. Putting your goals to pen or electronic calendar entry will increase your chances of actually completing the tasks. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> wishes you and all of your team a successful & productive 2016! </span>urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-57097136159526785042015-12-04T06:28:00.001-08:002015-12-04T06:28:22.794-08:00End of Year Tips for Business Owners <div style="text-align: center;">
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As 2015 comes to a close, there are several items that businesses should look at before closing out their year. Below are a few tips of general items that may benefit your business.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Look at your Profit & Loss report. Where do you stand? If you have a larger than expected profit, are there any major purchases you should make now that can be depreciated? Make sure you have the cash. Talk to your accountant if you are not clear of the depreciation rules. <br /><br /> ▪ Verify your 1099 information is setup properly in your accounting system. If you don’t have proper information from each vendor, ask for it now, then create a form to use every year. Need help making this happen in QuickBooks? Just ask us.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Begin to think about year end bonuses or special gifts. Will you give these this year or in January? It depends when you write the check.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Take a physical inventory of your products and make adjustments in your accounting system as necessary.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Write a list of all the company’s major accomplishments for the year. Be prepared to share this with your team, they will appreciate it.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Write out your goals and plans for the next year.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Create budgets for the next year if you work on a calendar year fiscal basis.<br /><br /><br /> ▪ Check all of the links on your website to make sure they are active. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">Bookkeeping, payroll and bill paying</a> are vital roles when it comes to accurately planning out your year. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> strives to ensure that your business records are up-to-date and accessible to you at all times throughout the year. If you do not have a current system in place for <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">bookkeeping, payroll and bill paying</a> for your business <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">contact urBook$</a> today to become a client. Our team will transition your records utilizing our <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">Smart Vault</a> and take the burden of these tasks off your plate so you can focus on your passion - YOUR BUSINESS. urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-34197217415361756952015-11-05T08:23:00.002-08:002015-11-05T08:23:39.265-08:00Daily Habits of Successful Business Owners <br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />We know it’s hard to get out from under the covers when the alarm goes off, but making the most of mornings is more important than you might think. How many successful business people do you know who sleep in? Exactly.<br /><br />Believe it or not, our willpower is greatest in the early morning, and our bodies even experience a surge of cortisol about 20 to 30 minutes after rolling out of bed, giving us an extra boost of brain power. Trust the evidence — CEOs, government officials, and entrepreneurs all rise early (sorry, night owls), and have been found to be more proactive and productive for doing so. Check out some other morning habits that will help you keep your business on the up and up.<br /><br />1. No snoozing<br />The snooze button is tempting, but don’t give in. Oversleeping equals a frazzled morning, which sets the wrong tone for the day. If rising and shining is a perennial problem, it’s time to examine your sleep hygiene. Most experts recommend adults get between seven and nine hours a night to stay healthy and alert, so if you need to get up at 5 a.m. (ouch), that means you need to hit the hay at 10 p.m. at the latest.<br /><br />2. Avoid reading email until you’re out of bed<br />It may sound counterintuitive, but hear us out. Before you get bogged down in what your inbox is shouting, take the time to set your own personal priorities for the day. This will help you keep focused on what is actually important instead of falling victim to what your email says is most pressing.<br /><br />3. Exercise or meditate<br />Whether you prefer reciting oms or affirmations or taking a jog around the park, meditation and exercise help clear the mind to keep you focused on the day ahead. It’s also a good time for daydreaming about future achievements. This kind of positive visualization, even if you only do it for one minute, will improve your mood and outlook about the day’s workload.<br /><br />4. Eat a healthy breakfast<br />Protein, fruit, vegetables, and even a cup of tea or coffee will fuel your morning. Consider it the necessary brain boost to get you going.<br /><br />5. Set goals and priorities<br />Take Monday mornings to set the week’s goals. Then, before you head to the office, take stock of what needs to happen that day. Make a list and jot down notes about the top three things you need to accomplish when your mind is clearest and sharpest. While in the shower, make a mental map of what the day ahead will look like. After all, this might be the only quiet, uninterrupted time of your day. Then, when things start to get hectic, you can refer back to this list and recalibrate.<br /><br />6. Check in over your morning cup of Joe<br />Now let’s get down to business. Look over email, take a peek at social media, and make checking in on metrics one of your best daily practices. <br /><br />7. Tackle tough things first<br />We all have that one thing on our to-do list that we’re absolutely dreading. Here’s a pro tip: Do the least desirable task first. You’re more equipped to handle a tough assignment first thing when your brain has the most energy. And then you can cross it off your list. Not only will it make the rest of the day easier and more pleasant, but it also starts you off with a real sense of accomplishment.<br /><br />8. Be habitual and consistent<br />Create a morning routine and stick to it. Habits help your mind and body reset in preparation for the tasks ahead. That means waking up at the same time every day — yes, even on the weekend (we’re looking at you, Sunday sleepyhead).<br /><br />Hopefully these tips can get you motivated to end 2015 with some good habits of highly successful people! Contact <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">urBook$</a> today for more information on how we can assist with your business needs. urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-43890584589334334532015-10-16T09:58:00.000-07:002015-10-16T09:58:05.911-07:00October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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October brings to mind many things for people: Halloween, costumes, candy, football, changing leaves and cooler temperatures. For too many, October also brings to mind breast cancer. With this being breast cancer awareness month, you cannot go very far without seeing a pink ribbon or being reminded of this terrible disease. This awareness has brought much needed research and donations for curing this terrible disease. </div>
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A few facts regarding breast cancer in 2015 according to <a href="http://www.komen.org/">www.komen.org</a>: </div>
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If you have one or more of these symptoms listed above, seek out a healthcare provider immediately. It is important to remember the signs and symptoms do NOT always mean you have breast cancer. Many other breast conditions can exude these same symptoms. But the best way to ensure early detection is to see healthcare as soon as you notice changes. </div>
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During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our goal at <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> is to encourage you to have awareness to this disease and remember any family or friends that have experienced it. If you would like more information, you may visit <a href="http://www.komen.org/">www.komen.org</a>. This website offers insight into the disease, offers support for those currently battling the disease, and has an abundance of ways to get involved with fund-raising or bringing awareness to the disease. </div>
urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-44951438693908071762015-10-01T09:50:00.004-07:002015-10-01T09:50:47.351-07:007 Tips Essential for Small Business Productivity <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><br /><br />Have you ever felt as if you have a million things all needing your attention at once as a business owner? Attempting to make progress on these items simultaneously can actually be detrimental to each task. Not only are you stressed out, your “accomplished tasks” aren’t producing the results you desired. Productivity by definition is the rate at which goods are produced as work is completed according to <a href="http://www.merriam-webster.com/">www.merriam-webster.com</a>. <br /><br /><br />Productivity and efficiency are frequent topics of conversation for businesses for a simple reason: when you figure it out, your revenue increases. Getting to that perfect level of productivity and efficiency can be tricky, though. Your small business is a complex machine, made up of customers and employees and everything in between.<br /><br /><br />Below are 7 essential tips you can use to boost productivity at your small business.<br /><br /><br /><br />1. Consolidate your errands and tasks.<br /><br /><br />The errands and tasks you do at your business are different than other businesses, but there is a strong similarity in how you do them.<br /><br />Think of it like this: when you make a grocery list, you get all of the items at once. You don’t drive back and forth between home and the store for each item. In the same way, you should consolidate your errands and tasks.<br /><br />Group similar tasks and or project work on a specific day, or time of day. Use the morning to answer your email, and once again in the afternoon, for example, instead of checking your email constantly throughout the day.<br /><br />By consolidating your errands and tasks, you put an end to distracting multi-tasking and regain the focus needed to actually finish something.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />2. Get control of your meetings.<br /><br /><br />Have you fallen victim to long or pointless meetings that waste your time and your team’s time and solve nothing? They are a source of dread and annoyance for everyone involved. To keep your meetings short and save your business from an expensive exercise in time-wasting, remember to:<br /><br /> • Think of meetings as a huddle. Brief, to the point, break quickly.<br /><br /> • Stand during your meetings. It helps to keep them short. No sitting.<br /><br /> • Have a specific and singular goal for each meeting. Keep all conversation to that agenda.<br /><br /> • Only have the people who must be there present. The more unnecessary people you bring in, the more time is wasted across the board for your business.<br /><br /> • Kill meetings that have no purpose other than “we always have them.”<br /><br /> • Avoid meetings that are lectures. This is about communication, and that is a two-way thing. Don’t let people who like to hear themselves talk run a meeting.<br /><br /> • Have your meetings later in the work day. The morning is your team’s most productive time. Don’t waste it with a meeting.<br /><br />Meetings do have a real place in your business. They are how you make sure your team has the same focus, and keep on top of what is happening in your business. Just make sure they are productive. <br /><br /><br /><br />3. Give your team access to the information they need.<br /><br /><br />Forcing your team to go hunting for the information they need is not productive. It’s also pretty frustrating for your team, and encourages a lack of accuracy. After all, it’s easier to just guess rather than hunt down the information.<br /><br />Your team needs to know:<br /><br /> • When they work. An app like When I Work is perfect for team members who need to get immediate answers about their schedule. It answers who is working, when they are working, and questions about vacations or time off. Team members are part of a team, and they need to understand the schedule as a whole, not a separate unit.<br /><br /> • Customer support knowledge base. For team members working directly with your customers, they need ready information to answer customer questions. Without that fast access, they face the frustration of the customer and your business’s reputation takes a hit.<br /><br /> • Customer history and tickets. Access to past customer interactions, transactions, and support tickets allow your team to build off each other’s work instead of having to reinvent the wheel each time a customer has questions.<br /><br /> • Communication channels. How does your team communicate? Simplifying and unifying that into one place keeps the important information that your team is creating in their daily communications accessible. If some use email while others use Skype, your communication chain is broken.<br /><br /> • Details about group projects. Does your team know the goals of the particular project they are working on? Do they know where they are at in the timeline of a project? Make that information available so they better understand where they fit and what needs to happen.<br /><br />This is just a start. Think about the kind of information your team needs on a daily basis for your specific business. Do they have it at their fingertips, or do they have to go to a manager and work up the chain to access it?<br /><br />Whether an online database or actual books or manuals, the information needs to be available to everyone. This also means a reliable phone and computer network, depending upon your business, and continually updated software and hardware. Nothing is as frustrating for a team member who wants to do his job and has to fight the tools to do it.<br /><br />If information is power, reducing easy access to it is a serious weakness for your business, and it wastes time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />4. Get in the cloud.<br /><br /><br />Using cloud-based apps can significantly improve efficiency. Team members who are on the road or working remotely can work from anywhere, whether on a sales trip or home sick with the flu. You should consider getting the following in the cloud:<br /><br /> • Custom tools. Have someone build a cloud-based app for your custom databases. Manage your sales and inventory in the cloud. Make it easy for your sales team to work on the road, inputting live sales and updates into your system.<br /><br /> • Project management. Project management apps aren’t necessary for every type of business, but if you feel as if team and customer communication for various projects is starting to get out of hand, head to the cloud and streamline it.<br /><br /> • Documents. Put your documents (and documentation) in the cloud so your team can read, edit, and share them easily. Avoid using email to send out versions of documents. Save time by making the original accessible by all. <a href="http://www.google.com/docs/about/">Google Docs</a> or <a href="https://evernote.com/">Evernote</a> are always a great choice.<br /><br /> • Task management. If full-blown project management doesn’t make sense for your business, using a task management app is still going to be useful. Apps like <a href="https://en.todoist.com/">Todoist</a>, <a href="https://www.wunderlist.com/">Wunderlist</a>, or <a href="http://www.any.do/">Any.do</a> are great for teams that need to see who is doing what.<br /><br />When you and your team can do the work they need to do from any location, your productivity will obviously increase. Not all of your tasks can be pushed to the cloud, but look for ways that you can shift your business to the cloud to tap into this always-possible work approach.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />5. Build a team, and let them work.<br /><br /><br />For many small business owners, the start of their business was a singular affair. They became used to pulling long work days, doing everything themselves. As the business grows they (hopefully) realize they need to begin hiring additional help.<br /><br />Oddly, though, many business owners have a hard time letting their team do the work. Maybe they have control issues, or don’t think anyone can do the work as well as they could. Efficiency begins when you understand that as the business owner, there are mundane jobs you no longer need to do. Your skill and knowledge needs to be focused elsewhere.<br /><br />Here’s a quick checklist to help you better understand if you need to be turning work over to the team you hired:<br /><br /> • What are you worth? In other words, figure out what your time is priced at. What is your hourly rate? Now look at how you are spending your time during the day. Would you ever pay an employee as much as you are paying yourself to do menial tasks?<br /><br /> • Follow your clock. Track your time and see how you are using your day. It might be an eye-opener to realize that much of your time is wasted chasing after what doesn’t give you joy.<br /><br /> • Check for outsourcing. Find the tasks that are sucking up a lot of time that you and your team can’t afford to waste. Would outsourcing those tasks be more efficient and cost-effective in the long run?<br /><br /> • Make a priorities list. Decide what are the most important skills or work you should be doing in your business. Compare them to how you are using your time. Are you making the best use of what you have to offer? Prioritize how you should use your time, and delegate the rest to your team.<br /><br />Your team wants to help. They want to do their job. If you insist on control and micromanaging, not only are you destroying your attempts to be productive, but you’re not making your team feel too great about their job, either.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />6. Track your actual performance.<br /><br /><br />You probably track the performance of your website, but are you tracking the performance of your business? This is more than just checking the books to see that there’s money in the bank. This is about spotting trends (positive and negative) in both your team and your customers.<br /><br />Consider looking at your booking and appointment software, or your weekly sales. Are you retaining customers? Do you have a lot of no-shows? Without being too invasive, track how your team is doing as well. Are they hitting deadlines? Is customer support handled in a timely fashion? Is there a lot of absenteeism?<br /><br />You track your website and social media performance. You should use the same approach, finding the apps and tools that can help you do it, with your actual day-to-day business.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />7. Be serious about team member satisfaction.<br /><br /><br />Your team will work as hard as they are motivated to. If they are satisfied and feel safe and happy, your productivity will increase. How do you show your team that you care about them?<br /><br /> • Give them good tools. As mentioned in #5, clunky or obstinate tools are a source of frustration for your team. They can’t do a good job, even if they want to. Give them the best tools you can so that their job is made easier.<br /><br /> • Have a break area. Do you give your team a great place to take a break where they don’t feel like the boss is watching them? Provide a place where they can relax, have lunch, get away from the computer, and not feel like they are still under observation.<br /><br /> • Value their input. Businesses often tell their team that they value their input, but they don’t always walk the talk. In your meetings, do you encourage, listen, and periodically implement your team’s ideas? They want to feel like they are a part of something bigger.<br /><br /> • Celebrate the important moments. Remember your team on special events or days. Perhaps you’ll mark important project completion dates or hiring anniversaries by taking the team out for dinner. Whatever you choose to do with your team, help them feel important by celebrating them.<br /><br /> • Provide a good work space. Some team members like the open office floor plan, while others like the privacy of cubicles. Provide yourself and your team with a workspace that they feel comfortable in. If they feel walled in or overly observed, they will waste time fighting the feelings they have about their workspace instead of doing actual work.<br /><br /> • Be generous with personal time. Your team members need a break. And so do you. Be serious about allowing your team personal time, both during the work day and in general. Make sure your team members take frequent breaks. Schedule a break for everyone with healthy snacks, if you have to. Give them regular days off. Help them feel that the work-life balance is in order so they don’t grow bitter towards their job.<br /><br />If there is one single thing you can do to increase productivity, focus on that. All of the software and efficiency in the world can’t top a team member who wants to be at work and who wants to do a good job. If you get this one right, the rest is all dessert.<br /><br /><br /><br />In order for you to focus on these items as a business owner,<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/"> urBook$</a> offers a seamless outsourced soliton for your<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html"> bookkeeping, bill pay and payroll</a> needs. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html">Contact urBook$</a> today for information on becoming a <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">urBook$</a> client! urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-85823970894475478442015-09-13T13:37:00.001-07:002015-09-13T13:37:38.136-07:00The Role of Bookkeepers in Today’s World<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #444444; font-size: 16px;">
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Will machines eventually completely replace people? And now with the proliferation of cloud accounting software, our industry is asking, “What is happening to the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">role of the bookkeeper</a>? Will cloud accounting automation make <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">bookkeepers</a> obsolete?”<br /><br />The traditional <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">bookkeeper role</a> went something like this: client gives <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">bookkeeper </a>a stack of receipts and paper bank statements at some point after the close of the month. At best, this would be about two weeks after the close of the period.<br /><br />Then the information all had to be keyed into the accounting software. Depending on the volume of activity and the bookkeeper’s schedule, this could take another couple of weeks, so by the time the information was returned to the business owner, the financial information was, at best, already a month out of date.<br /><br />Now that people are use to real-time information anytime and anywhere, business owners’ expectations have changed, and if bookkeepers don’t adapt their methods and tools, they will soon find themselves with a dwindling client list.<br /><br />In today’s world, information is provided real-time through automatic bank feeds and simply by logging into a various financial websites. It’s not unrealistic to have the information necessary to keep most accounts reconciled every single day and have the books closed within a day or two after the close of the month.<br /><br />However, the improvements everyone sees in efficiency and being able to provide <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html">real-time information</a> is just the beginning. Many would argue that the role is changing even more than that. Traditional bookkeepers as we’ve known them are going away entirely. It used to be that a good <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html">bookkeeper</a> had solid accounting knowledge combined with quick data entry skills, and the best were also very knowledgeable about accounting software as well.<br /><br />Today’s <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html">cloud bookkeepers</a> must be knowledgeable not only about accounting software but also about many other add-on tools that could connect with that accounting software to improve productivity, eliminate data entry, and <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html">provide good results for the clients.</a> They need to know how to evaluate them, use them, and train their clients on them. They need to provide more customer support for their clients and be able to oversee the process of data flow. They need such a strong fundamental understanding of both accounting and technology that when exceptions do pop up (as they invariably do), they need to know how to deal with them and fix the system going forward.<br /><br />And then, when all the information is into the system and clean and reconciled, the accountant needs to be able to interpret the information for the client. Long gone are the days when the business owner would receive a set of financial statements (that they didn’t know how to read) as proof of a job well done. More and more they expect to understand what their numbers are telling them about their business. And if you can’t do that, someone else will.<br /><br />urBook$ is committed to stay up-to-date with the latest technology available in the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">bookkeeping</a> world. Our <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">SmartVault</a> and software allows our clients to access their data in real time, and we train our clients to maximize their services provided by <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">urBook$ </a>in order to provide them with more time to focus on their passion - THEIR BUSINESS! <br /><br />If you have not experienced the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html">urBook$ difference</a> today, <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html">contact us</a> at 469.304.0036 and experience The<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html"> urBook$</a> difference today! <br /> <br />urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-36511819386478048532015-08-25T06:03:00.001-07:002015-08-25T06:03:30.986-07:00Everything You Should Know About the Switch to Chip Cards<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px;">
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">If you haven’t received a new credit card with a “chip” on the front yet, chances are you will soon.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">There is a nationwide EMV migration and it is well underway.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">So what exactly is EMV? We are certain many of our clients have questions, and we will walk you through the basics of what this switch to EMV or chip cards means to you the business owner, and how your business can best prepare itself.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></div>
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Many U.S. banks are switching up the insides of our credit cards, adding what is called EMV technology, which stands for “Europay, MasterCard and Visa.” So what exactly does that mean? It simply means that credit cards will be equipped with a small computer chip that is extremely hard to counterfeit. </div>
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What is driving this change? According to <a href="http://forbes.com/">forbes.com</a> Nearly 1/2 of the world’s credit card fraud occurs within the United States, while only 1/4 of all credit card transactions actually occur here. Europe and much of the rest of the world have been using EMV technology for years now and their credit card fraud rate is a fraction of what the United States reports each year. Therefore banks want to rein this in ASAP by moving away from magnetic stripe cards, which are much easier to counterfeit. As you are aware there have been numerous high profile security breaches at some of the country’s largest retailers which has added motivation to make the switch quickly. </div>
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How will this affect your business? Beginning October 2015, businesses that do not have EMV processing decides could be on the hook for fraudulent chip card transactions. This is called “liability shift.” Currently if your business runs a fraudulent card, banks absorb the cost. Starting October 2015, if someone pays with a fraudulent chip card, and you are not set up with an EMV card reader, the banks are no longer liable. </div>
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How do I avoid this liability? The answer is quite simple, contact your merchant account representative (whoever processes your credit card transactions), and simply ask them to send you a chip reader processing system, which accepts BOTH EMV and NFC payments. NFC or “near field communication” payments is the technology you have seen that allows smartphones and other devices to communicate with each other when they are close together. Apple Pay is probably the largest example of NFC. </div>
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If you want to stay at up to date with technology and offer these secure transaction options for your clients, contact your merchant services representative today and order your EMV and NFC device reader today. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether you've skipped credit cards altogether, as about <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2015/05/20/why-millennials-are-shunning-traditional-financial-tools">1 in every 3 young adults opts to do</a>, or you're ready to rebuild your credit history after years of late (or non) payments, now is a great time to get started. Consider these creditworthy habits that will help you get on the path to a high credit score – and lower interest rates on loans, as a result. </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <br />1. Fix Your Mistakes: They might not even be your mistakes, per se, but inconsistencies can show up on your credit report as a result of errors or even <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2015/06/08/how-to-protect-your-credit-card-from-thieves/">identity theft</a>. If you pull your credit report from any respectable credit agency such as Equifax, Experian, Trans Union , you can find aberrations and get them reversed as soon as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't take on theses daunting tasks alone, <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">contact urBook$ today</a> to begin your experience as a <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html" target="_blank">urBook$ client</a> and spend YOUR time focused on your passion - YOUR BUSINESS! </span></div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-32645616495731280212015-07-02T08:54:00.002-07:002015-07-02T08:54:36.156-07:00Happy Independence Day from urBook$<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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As we get ready to celebrate America’s Independence,<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank"> urBook$</a> would like to thank every service member for their courage, strength and sacrifice. The freedom we have as United States citizens allows for courage, choice and ultimately gives anyone the ability to follow their dreams. </div>
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<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> is honored to have courageous clients that began their own business and followed their dreams. Our goal is to ease <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">financial book keeping, bill pay and payroll services </a>that can be daunting tasks to any business owner. </div>
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As you celebrate freedom this July 4th weekend, be safe and enjoy time with family and friends. </div>
urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-42115323837192534042015-06-01T06:25:00.001-07:002015-06-01T06:25:34.075-07:00Top 5 Reasons You Should Outsource Your Payroll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a business owner finding the time to dedicate to the ongoing <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">payroll process</a> can be daunting. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">Outsourcing payroll </a>by small business owners is increasing every year, and allows you to focus on processes and strategies that directly affect the future of your business. Read 5 benefits to outsourcing your payroll as a small business owner: </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regardless of the number of people employed by your business, attending to payroll demands a great deal of time and attention to detail. Pay period follows pay period, each time requiring the business owner to input considerable amounts of data and double-check for any keying errors—time taken away from tasks a small business owner must attend to (including service to valued customers).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outsourcing this function immediately frees up precious time. Employers only need to make contact with their customer service representative once each pay period.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When evaluated on a per-payroll-period or a monthly basis, a time/cost analysis may well indicate the benefits of an <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">affordable payroll service provider</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Payroll processing is a complex and potentially risky business operation. Even with trusted employees, there is always a risk of identity theft, embezzlement of funds, or tampering with company records for personal gain. There's also an ever-present risk when using in-house payroll software: How safe and secure is payroll data on the company's server or network? This nagging question can consume a business owner's energy and attention as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By contrast, online payroll solutions offer a "safe haven" for your confidential payroll data. In addition to redundant backup and multiple server locations, a quality payroll provider invests in state-of-the-art systems for storing and protecting data, simply because it's part of the service provided to clients. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> offers <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html" target="_blank">Smart Vault </a>for your security. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Generally speaking, small business owners aren't experts in the complicated world of government tax regulations. At the same time, they are legally responsible for any cases of misrepresentation or a failure to accurately report employment taxes to federal and state government agencies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mistakes can lead to audits and penalties—situations no small business wants or needs. As noted by ProfessionalEmployer.net, "<a href="http://www.professionalemployer.net/the-advantages-of-outsourcing-payroll-services/"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 46, 238); color: #042eee;">The IRS estimates that over 40 percent</span></a> of small businesses in the United States pay penalties of over $800 per year ... the result of late or incorrect filing and payments."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Government rules and regulations are always changing and small business owners can't be expected to stay on top of these changes. Professional payroll providers, on the other hand, <i>must</i> stay current with rules, regulations and changes in tax rates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A professional payroll provider employs individuals who know payroll processing inside and out. These individuals specialize in the complexities of payroll taxes, as well as compliance with government regulations. It's what they're trained to do and part of the guaranteed service they provide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Savings in time and money, greater data security and the comfort of knowing experts are handling your payroll functions—these are compelling reasons to explore the benefits of outsourcing today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$ </a>offers affordable <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">payroll services</a> for businesses. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Contact urBook$</a> today and benefit from outsourced payroll for your small business. </span></div>
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Many small businesses struggle with creating a marketing budget and plan. Often times you can create successful marketing campaigns within a relatively small budget. Here are 3 tips proven to be successful on a limited budget.<br />
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1. Create Relative Content - Whether utilizing social media, blogs or electronic newsletters, make sure your content is relative to your audience. This does not always mean your content must be related to your industry. For example, creating content that solely promotes your business is a quick way to drive loyal clients away from your online media. Mix up your content to include items that will engage your audience. Think about what you actually take time to read on social media / blogs and create similar content for your audience. Conversely think of what content you skip right over and avoid it!<br />
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2. Utilize Online Media - Social media and blogs are FREE ways to generate buzz regarding your business. Take the time to encourage your loyal clientele to engage in your online media. Ask them to join your social media pages and follow your blog. Inform them they will receive incentives for being great customers. Then deliver on your promise. Post exclusive promotions for your online followers.<br />
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3. Develop Online Marketing Strategies - Facebook and Google offer ways to target very specific audiences with paid advertising campaigns. You can set your investment to fit your marketing budget and adjust throughout your campaign. If you are not familiar with online search engine marketing search for outsourced help with this part of your plan. There are many experts in this field that can achieve your exact goals. Paying for this service will be well worth your investment if you are inexperienced in online paid marketing campaigns. Otherwise you might waste your money by paying for advertising and not actually reaching your target audience.<br />
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<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> is ultimately your biggest advocate as your small business <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">bookkeeper, bill pay and payroll</a> service provider. Ensuring that your budget accurately reflects a realistic marketing budget is a key piece to your success. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Contact urBook$ </a>today if you are not already a client!<br />
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Many families struggle with managing their monthly budget. Often times, people find their expenses increasing at a greater rate than their income. Below are a few tips for Moms everywhere, that can trim your expenses and free up your hard-earned money. <br />
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1. Review your monthly bills for hidden fees. Many bills such as credit cards, wireless phones, internet and home phone bills will gradually increase over time. Keep a close eye on your bills each month. If you notice a trend of services and fees increasing, simply take a few minutes to contact the company and ask them why your bill continues to increase. Often times, customer service will be able to remove the increased fees and lower your bill.<br />
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2. Set an automatic savings deposit from your pay check. Whether it be your pay check or your partner's, set aside an agreed upon amount from each pay period to directly deposit into your savings account. Over time you will see your savings increase. Forbes suggests that the ideal savings amount to aim for is 3 - 6 months worth of living expenses. Once you reach that goal, set a new one and keep increasing your savings.<br />
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4. Sign-up for rewards programs. Many businesses such as your local grocery stores offer reward programs for the shopping you are already doing. Make sure you take the time to sign up for reward programs at stores you frequently shop. Then take the time to learn about the reward program to learn how your family can benefit best. For example, if your store offers fuel savings as a reward, make sure you take advantage of this savings. Cents off each gallon over accumulated tanks of gas will add up.<br />
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5. Enjoying the fruits of your labor. Many people will allocate every dollar of their budget to pre-determined expenses. Re-visit your budget and see where you can carve out some personal spending money each month. You might find that taking advantage of money savings tips mentioned above will free up money in your budget. Take an agreed upon amount of that savings and divide it up for personal spending. Allow yourself to splurge on that cute outfit you have your eye on at the mall.<br />
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<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> wishes all moms a very Happy Mother's Day. Hopefully these tips will be beneficial to you and your family. Contact <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">urBook$</a> today to become a client and experience the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html" target="_blank">urBook$ difference.</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> is committed to provide services to our clients in a meaningful way. We are not simply data input and transfers. Below is a blog from <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/">www.entrepreneur.com</a> titled <b><i><a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/159788" target="_blank">"11 Expectations to Set for Your Bookkeeper." </a></i></b><br />
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At <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> we take pride in our relationship with you, the business owner, and want to make the most out of our relationship. We strive to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction and are proud to state that we meet all 11 expectations set forth by the above mentioned blog. <br />
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If you are tired of scrambling to get the financial data straight within your business, contact <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> today so you can begin to focus on what YOU are passionate about, your business. urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-17118637294409667752015-04-01T12:30:00.002-07:002015-04-01T12:30:45.977-07:00urBook$ Utilizes Secure Smart Vault <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Enjoy all the ease and convenience of a cloud drive, but with the best-in-class security and advanced file sharing features that you need to run your business. Securely share files and stay in compliance with:</div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-65411648415936256542015-03-26T10:52:00.002-07:002015-03-26T10:52:22.288-07:00Spring Cleaning Tips to For Your Business<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;">
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According to <a href="http://www.sba.gov/">www.sba.gov</a> it is wise to set a date each year, perhaps even more frequently, to re-evaluate your business plan and update or “clean-up” any struggling areas. Below are 4 tips to guide you through “spring cleaning.” </div>
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<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Update your website content monthly & incorporate a blog to keep your online presence “relevant” to Google. Algorithms are updated and changed constantly regarding how search engines index businesses for online listings.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">One way to keep your business as high on search engine lists as possible is to keep content on your website updated on a regular basis.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">One way to achieve this is a blog that streams current information regarding your business</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Update your listing and memberships within the community; i.e.: BBB; Local Chamber of Commerce; any civic and philanthropic organizations you can be a part of make sure you have business info very visible for maximum exposure.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;">Know your demographic well and position your business to that demographic.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;">Every business owner would like detailed information regarding their target demographic.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;">If you have a specific audience you can target them directly through online marketing. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></li>
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<a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> continually strives to ease the financial burden of <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">bookkeeping, bill paying and payroll</a> for your business. Together you can access and update your information <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html" target="_blank">online daily</a> along with our team of experienced accounting professionals. To inquire about becoming a <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> client today contact us at <a href="http://469.304.0036/">469.304.0036</a> or <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/">www.urbooksplano.com</a> and get started today. </div>
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urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-64179667969154733262015-02-16T10:59:00.003-08:002015-02-16T10:59:57.302-08:00How well do you know your business? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your employees may be able to tell you a lot about your business you may not know. What do customers <i>really</i> think about your product or <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 46, 238); color: #551a8b;">service</span></a>? Are there more complaints (or less) than usual? What could be done to improve sales, marketing and customer service?</div>
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It seems simple enough just to ask the people who work for you, “What’s going on and how can we improve?” and expect an honest answer. But, due to the nature of the boss-employee relationship, things don’t always work that way.</div>
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Employees rely upon you for their livelihood, so they are less likely to speak truthfully. Non-candid feedback is meaningless, and will not help you run your company more effectively.</div>
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So how do you get people to open up? Here are four tips to nudge them toward sharing creative suggestions for growing the business:</div>
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If employees don’t understand the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 46, 238); color: #551a8b;">financial state of your business </span></a>— and what you’ve </div>
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• Create a “shopping list” of topics you’d like to see addressed and invite employees to offer comments and suggestions.</div>
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Encourage employee participation by communicating the benefits of their ideas to your organization, your customers, as well as employees themselves. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Make it clear there’s no such thing as a bad idea. Employees (like just about everyone </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">else) are generally risk-averse. An idea could mean they will have to explain it, give a </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">presentation, or risk difficult questions on unfamiliar topics.</span></div>
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Some employee ideas may be game-changers. Some will result in only marginal improvement. Others will simply fall flat. You must make it clear that, regardless of the outcome, there’s no penalty for sincerely offered ideas that fail to move the needle.</div>
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Hopefully you stay in tune with your business and employees as much as possible. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 46, 238); color: #551a8b;">urBook$</span></a> strives to communicate pro-actively when it comes to your bookkeeping. bill pay and payroll services. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 46, 238); color: #551a8b;">Contact urBook$</span></a> today to become a client and experience the <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/the-urbook-difference.html"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(4, 46, 238); color: #551a8b;">urBook$ difference</span></a>! </div>
urBook$http://www.blogger.com/profile/00024006200154207825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754806893281893666.post-38742957104345400592015-02-02T08:29:00.002-08:002015-02-02T08:29:39.020-08:00urBook$ offers SmartVault for Secure Information Sharing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many business owners and managers prefer to keep their files and <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/#" target="_blank">accounts</a> up to date on a daily basis. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">Bookkeepers</a> and businesses have struggles in the past finding a secure way to continuously share and update information related to their business. E-mail is a great form of communication but unfortunately it is not very <a href="https://urbooksllc.smartvault.com/secure/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fusers%2fsecure%2fHome.aspx" target="_blank">secure</a>. Who wants the personal financial information of their business accessible to anyone with access to e-mail?<br />
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With <a href="https://urbooksllc.smartvault.com/secure/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fusers%2fsecure%2fHome.aspx" target="_blank">SmartVault urBook$</a> client's can access their data anytime of day or night and know it is up to date and secure. <br />
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3. You can attach and view files utilizing apps such as <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">Quickbooks</a> from any device. SmartVault allows you to have the ability to update your information or attach new data directly from software to your vault.<br />
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These 3 key features of SmartVault allows <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> to maintain accurate and up to date data for your business, and allows you access to your data any time and any place. This feature can allow <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> to serve it's clients anywhere in the world. No more trips to your <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">bookkeepers office</a> - it can all be done securely online with <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a>. <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Contact urBook$</a> today and get started as a <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/" target="_blank">urBook$</a> client. You will find our secure vault and data sharing allows you to easily pass off the day to day <a href="http://www.urbooksplano.com/services.html" target="_blank">bookkeeping, bill paying and payroll tasks </a>- saving you time to focus on what you do best...YOUR BUSINESS!<br />
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