(written by The Easy Accounting Solution)
Was one of your New Year’s goals to get your business more organized for 2012? Do you find yourself half way through January and still not having any clear direction? As a photographer I can completely understand this feeling. For years I could handle the photography, but I was at a complete loss when it came to bookkeeping. I created multiple spreadsheets to try to get organized and had files and files of paper, but I still didn’t manage to keep track of everything that I should have. I simply couldn’t come up with a way to manage my clients, my receipts, invoices, tax information, and everything else that I had completely left out because I didn’t know that I should be keeping up with it. Maybe you feel this same way?
Was one of your New Year’s goals to get your business more organized for 2012? Do you find yourself half way through January and still not having any clear direction? As a photographer I can completely understand this feeling. For years I could handle the photography, but I was at a complete loss when it came to bookkeeping. I created multiple spreadsheets to try to get organized and had files and files of paper, but I still didn’t manage to keep track of everything that I should have. I simply couldn’t come up with a way to manage my clients, my receipts, invoices, tax information, and everything else that I had completely left out because I didn’t know that I should be keeping up with it. Maybe you feel this same way?
I have good news for you! I just knew there HAD to be a better way, an easier way! So nearly 3 years ago I got together with a friend, Andrea, who is an accountant and together we created The Easy Accounting Solution for the Photographer. Andrea and I are polar opposites: she actually LIKES numbers and bookkeeping! That’s what she’s passionate about. I needed Andrea’s help along the way and we knew that many of you would also like to have her help also, so at each and every step of our program we have a little ? box that provides Andrea’s helpful information and tips! It’s just like she’s there holding your hand every step of the way.
Andrea has taught me lots of little tricks and tips (which you will find in our help menus) and on our Facebook page. Periodically we share tips on how to stay organized, manage receipts, how to maximize tax deductions, etc.
One example was: Take the time periodically to back up important files, data, pictures, & things you've bought- actions, templates, workbooks, etc. The time it takes to back-up these important files on an external source is minimal compared to trying to get them back/recreate them, & some can't be replaced.
Another great tip from last year:
Are you curious what all you can do with The Easy Accounting Solution?
-Keep up with clients, employees, and vendors – you can have a complete address book, with anniversaries and birthdays
We want you to try it and love it! Sign up for a free 2 day trial here:
When you decide that this program is just what your business needs, purchase for half off through January 24th, 2012 with discount code SAVVYNY.
The girls at The Easy Accounting Solution is also offering one lucky reader an entire year-long subscription (a $199 value) for free!
My biggest challenge is keeping up with my expense/income logs. I can handle the photography end just fine...it's the business end that keeps following me like a black cloud!
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