Subscribe by Email

Your email:

Ask the Bean Counter

ask the bean counterHave a question you would like to see answered here?

Submit your question to the Bean Counter

Most Popular Posts

Browse by Tag

Posts by Month

DataCraft Blog

Current Articles | RSS Feed RSS Feed

Today’s Manufacturing ERP Systems Improve All Facets of Your Operations

Your Time Has Come to Start a Professional Services Firm

New Digital Dashboard, CRM Apps for TRAVERSE v11

Cloud ERP at Your Service

‘Tip o’ the Cap’ Contest from DataCraft

Setting Fees for a Firm

Ten Reasons to Update to Today’s POS System

Where to Grow Your Business

Business Intelligence Tools Meet the Need for Speed in Decision Making

Controlling Inventory Costs Through Industrial Vending

Cloud Computing in Your Business Forecast

I-39 Distribution Corridor a Logistics Dream Come True

WARNING: Recent Quickbooks Email Phishing Scam

Plug Revenue Leaks and Turn Time into Money

Persuading Skittish Business Lenders to Cut You Some Slack

Keeping an Eye on Your Company’s Cash

Data Points to Area’s Economic Rebound

The Thorny Question of Employee or Independent Contractor

DataCraft's Top Five

Have you outgrown your accounting and erp system?

Purchasing ERP Software: Should you use a VAR?

Scalability for ERP Software Packages

System Integration

Legacy Systems

The good and bad of open source technology

Common Causes of Inventory Errors

FUTA tax rate changes and what they mean for employers

DataCraft's resident QuickBooks Proadvisor adds to certifications.

IRS mileage rate increase starts today

Growing Fast vs. Growing Smart

Don't skimp on ERP training

Steps to achieving inventory management

Inventory Management: Striking the delicate balance

Avoid ERP Implementation Failure

Benefits of ERP Systems

How can you benefit from a new ERP system? The inventory edition.

QuickBooks Enterprise Support for Version 8 Discontinued

Is it time for a new ERP accounting software system?

Accounting software workflow: Getting your ducks in a row

Accounting software for small businesses - know what you need.

What to know before asking for a business loan

Accurate financial information key to smooth tax season.

Starting up your own company? Here are some ideas for funding.

When "good enough" isn't - Evaluate your accounting processes

Looking for ways to improve liquidity of a company?

You don't have to go it alone. Ask for QuickBooks help

Budgeting for growth

Looking for financing? Check into a line of credit.

Financial Forecasting for Emergency Funds

Accounts Payable Processes

Beware of common and costly payroll mistakes

Keeping it simple: Basic accounting chart of accounts

Accounting Software Selection

Cash flow projection

'Tis the season... to start thinking about tax preparation

Keeping up with accounting software package updates

End of year closing - 5 things to remember

Impact of Inventory Errors

Bank reconciliation process

Why you should pay attention to the bank reconciliation process

Financial Statements Preparation OR How To Be Your Bank's Best Friend

Point of Sale

Preparing a trial balance

Understanding Debt vs Equity Financing

Need help with QuickBooks Setup or consulting? Know where to look!

Calculating the Cost of Goods Sold Ratio

Get help with bookkeeping, accounting, and QuickBooks with QuickCall

Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Accounting

Understanding Debits and Credits: A cheat sheet

What is involved in financial statement preparation?

Lean Accounting: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Effective inventory system with the lean process

What is the lean process?

Timetracking software for manufacturers

What is the effect of errors in inventory?

Does your business need a timetracking system?

IMEC Funding for Manufacturers and TAA for Manufacturers

What is a chart of accounts?

ERP Accounting Software System Data Conversion

Hey you, get off of my cloud! Intuit QuickBase offers cloud computing

ERP Evaluation of Hidden Costs

ERP Modules

Which ERP Software System Buyer Type Are You?

10 Steps to Buying an ERP System Software

Is your ERP software system killing your business?

Get Help Managing Inventory

Small Business Accounting Software Work Flow Help Reduce Fraud

Final Four of Financial Statements Preparation

Effective Inventory Management

Unlock your accounting software work flow potential

Business Entrepreneurs: Check out our 2010 Winter Book List

Financial ratios that show success

Streamlining Begins with the Right Workflow Management Software

Accounting Software Scalability- Up or Out?

Can QuickBooks be an ERP system?

Resolutions Aren't Enough- Don't forget Key performance indicators

QuickBooks Enterprise and ERP System Software?

Keeping the records straight in your Accounting Software

What is an ERP system software and do I need one?

Achieving effective inventory management

What the heck is Accounting ASP?

Bookkeeping and Accounting basics- Some things just don't change

Inventory Turnover Formula

A Business without cashflow is like a fish out of water

Quick Ratio Definition

Blog Action Day 2009

Don't wait for stress tests

Survive the New Normal by Knowing Your Key Performance Indicators

But this workflow software was made for my business...

Twitter twitter tweet tweet

Back for more- Books worth checking out (Part II)

Bailing Out Main Street with Small Business Help

Looking for a small business loan? Know what your lenders expect..

Cashflow is King

Debits and Credits: Round 3

Debits and Credits: Round 2

Accounting Debits vs Credits: Round 1

Learning the Language of Finance Management

No, really, why did I want to own a business?

Reunited and it feels so good!

Want something to do while you're snowed in? Check out these books!

There's Something About Margin ratios...

Making the connection

Prepare yourself for the other half of the battle

On the job hunt? Try mixing old with new

The Basic Accounting Equation kicks assets

Trying to Make it up on Volume? Remember Gross Profit Margin Analysis

What is your company's Current Ratio?

Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty

Working Together to Make a Difference

Accounting Ratios 101

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Care About Accounting Basics

DataCraft offers a clear vision with Business Clarity