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 like you.
We understand it can be hard to run a business, so we want to provide resources that can help make your life easier. We are starting a bi-weekly newsletter with IT, marketing, and accounting tips you can use.
We know that your inbox can be an information overload, so we are also going to post each newsletter on our website. If you ever miss anything, you can always search our site for what you are looking for.
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 navigate while not breaking the bank on development costs.
Here’s a breakdown of the essential website elements that should be included in a straightforward business site:
- Clear Navigation
- Professional Homepage
- About Us Page
- Services/Products Page
- Contact Page
- Mobile Responsiveness
- SEO Basics
- Legal and Privacy Information
We dive more in-depth into each of these elements in this blog post.
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 safeguarding your business’s assets, data, and reputation. Here’s why every small business needs one and what a comprehensive assessment includes.
Why a Security Risk Assessment is Essential
- Protects Sensitive Information
- Mitigates Financial Risk
- Ensures Compliance
- Toughens Business Continuity
- Builds Customer Trust
Learn more about potential risks and how to protect your business data in the full blog post.
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 has been set up by using the standard accounts from your accounting system and things have become disorganized over time.
Here are my Chart of Accounts Best Practices:
- Use account numbers
- Group accounts into meaningful buckets
- Split out variable and fixed expenses
- Keep your reports short
You can read more about why I recommend each of these best practices in the full blog post.
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