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Welcome to Your New Go-To for IT, Marketing, & Accounting Advice
Welcome to our first bi-weekly newsletter! Mike and Cathy here. We are excited about our new partnership and the expansion of Iconis Group. We call ourselves Consultants for Consultants because we offer IT, marketing, and accounting solutions to consultants...
Does Your Business Need A Security Risk Assessment?
In today’s digital landscape, small businesses face a growing array of security threats, from cyberattacks to data breaches. As we deploy newer technology and apps to run our businesses, the risk to businesses increases. A security risk assessment is crucial in...
Essential Components for a Simple Business Website
Having a business website is crucial for establishing an online presence and reaching potential customers. For small businesses looking to create a simple yet effective website, focusing on key components can ensure that your site is functional, engaging, and easy to...
Chart of Accounts Best Practices: Finding Value in Your Financials
Have you ever looked at your financial statements and just thought to yourself, "I have no clue what this is telling me?" Well, if you have, you aren’t alone. I’ve found this is common among many small business owners. The usual culprit is that your chart of accounts...
QuickBooks Online Add-Ons
When you set up a new QuickBooks subscription (or if you've had one for a while) you'll be bombarded with tons of QuickBooks Online add-ons to add to your subscription. The truth is that you don't need the majority of these and just need to close them all out when you...
QuickBooks Online Free Time Entry
Learn how to get past QuickBooks’ paid add-ons and just use the free time entry included with your QuickBooks Online subscription.
18 QuickBooks Online Cleanup Tips
I've always been known as someone that can cleanup any sort of mess in QuickBooks Online. I've even taught other bookkeepers how to do it. If you don't know what you are doing, it can be VERY time consuming and at times feel like an impossible feat. Here are some of...
How to invite an accountant to QuickBooks Online
Congratulations! You are on the path to getting professional help from an accountant. If you are working with me, Cathy Iconis, I promise it will be great! Our first step is to invite me as an accountant user to your QuickBooks Online account.
Customizing the QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts
When starting a QuickBooks Online company, you are provided with a basic chart of accounts. It's basic, but can get you started. But, if you start customizing the QuickBooks Online chart of accounts, amazing things can happen for your business. The chart of accounts...