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Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Is NOT Going Away
There seems to be some misinformation regarding Intuit QuickBooks Desktop “going away” leading to unnecessary confusion. I’m not sure how or where this originated from but as far as I can tell, Intuit QuickBooks Desktop is NOT going away!
Apple Mail E-Mail Signatures on iOS and iPadOS
If you’ve created e-mail signatures for Apple Mail in iOS/iPadOS, you are probably aware that signatures for Apple Mail in iOS/iPadOS are very basic. They are created using a default font, font size and font color. There are few options to customize your signature (ex: you can’t change font size or font color).
Font Management for Creatives and Agencies
Working in the advertising industry for over twenty years, you develop a deep understanding of the trials and tribulations creatives and agencies face when it comes to font management.
Sequential Liability
If you’ve worked in the advertising industry, you’ve probably heard of sequential liability. Sequential liability is core language in many agreements between agencies, their clients (the principal advertisers) and third-party vendors.
Making The Transition To Apple Silicon
Apple is a year and a half into their two-year transition to Apple Silicon. With only the Mac Pro remaining in the current Mac product line to transition to Apple Silicon and the next generation Apple Silicon chip, M2, announced at WWDC 2022 with the first two Macs running on M2 - the MacBook Pro available now and the MacBook Air due out July 2022, now is a good time for businesses that rely on Macs (and are still using Intel-based Macs) to take proactive steps to ensure those businesses are ready to transition to Apple Silicon-based Macs when the time comes.
Considering An Upgrade To Windows 11?
Here are some basic tips and best practices if you’re considering upgrading to Windows 11!
Before You Hire Interns
Most individuals seek internships to get their foot in the door, learn and gain first-hand, real world experience in their respective fields and industries. And yes, getting paid is a major plus too.
Professional Employer Organizations
While large businesses may have the resources to maintain their own in-house HR, payroll, & benefits teams, the same may not be true when it comes to small and mid-size businesses. Some small and mid-size businesses may opt to outsource some of these functions to a third-party (ex: payroll through a payroll company) or outsource the entire function by working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Co-Working Spaces for Startups and Small Businesses
If you’re a startup or small business, finding the right office space for your business can be challenging. In addition, depending on where you are located, commercial office leases can be quite expensive.
Renewing A Commercial Lease
So, your commercial lease is coming due and you are considering staying put and signing a lease renewal with the landlord. Before you have the lease drafted, think about the concessions you’ll want from the landlord in return for signing on for more years. It’s all about negotiating the best deal you can possibly get from the landlord!
Before You Sign That Commercial Lease
Finding commercial office space can be quite a challenge. While there’s certainly real estate available, finding the right office space that satisfies your business needs, fits your business vibe, is conveniently located, offers your business the flexibility to grow and which falls within your budget doesn’t necessarily come easy.
Using Older HP Printers With macOS
Many modern printers support driverless technology (ex: AirPrint) to install/add printers in macOS; however, if you happen to be using an older HP printer that does not support driverless technology, macOS will typically download and install the required print drivers via Apple Software Update if those drivers aren’t already included in the latest version of macOS.
Are Physical Company Checks Necessary
Many companies keep physical company checks on hand for their business. However, with payment options like ACH, wires and online bill pay through your financial institution and a variety of other electronic payment options, is it necessary to have physical company checks?
Windows Security App Will Not Launch After Upgrading To Windows 11
If you recently upgraded your Windows PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and cannot launch the Windows Security app (ex: you click on the Windows Security icon in the taskbar and nothing happens; you right-click Windows Security to try to open View notification options or View security dashboard and are prompted to search the Microsoft Store for an app to open the options), you can try resetting the Windows Security app to its original settings by using the Reset-AppxPackage cmdlet.
How To Launch Task Manager In Windows 11
If you’re accustomed to launching Task Manager in Windows by right-clicking the taskbar and selecting Task Manager, you’ll get quite the surprise in Windows 11 when right-clicking the taskbar only gets you the Taskbar settings. Not quite sure why Microsoft opted to remove this convenient option to access Task Manager but if you find the need to access the Task Manager in Windows 11, you do have some alternative options.
Creating Bootable Windows 11 Installation Media
If you need or want to perform a clean installation of Windows 11, you’ll need to create bootable Windows 11 installation media. To create bootable Windows 11 installation media, you can use the Microsoft Windows Media Creation tool.
How Do Business Owners Get Paid - Part 2
A limited liability company (LLC) with two or more members is defaultly treated as a Partnership for tax purposes.
How Do Business Owners Get Paid - Part 1
If you’ve decided to operate a business as yourself without forming a separate legal business entity, you might be thinking … well, the money flows right into my personal account so that’s how I get paid … while that’s certainly true, it’s not the ideal way to operate as a sole proprietor.