The MATAX Blog: Ops and Accounting Insights for Founders
Actionable advice, operational playbooks, and strategic deep dives to help you scale your business without the chaos.
Protect Business Reputation by Planning for Big Sales
A business plan is essential for business development. But even with a solid plan, there is some aspect of unpredictability. There is a multitude of variables that have to be taken into account, any of which could have a great impact on the prosperity of a small business.
Signs You’re Undercharging for Your Work
When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to price for the work you do. Charge too much and you could scare away potential customers. Charge too little and you could run yourself out of business.
5 Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls — and How to Avoid Them
Although most entrepreneurs recognize the importance of careful financial management, few want to spend their time dealing with numbers. Unfortunately, not keeping a close eye on your income and expenses can be very costly for a business. Here are five of the most common bookkeeping pitfalls, and some simple tips for getting back on track.
Top Business Apps June 2021 for Efficient Operations
Discover the top business apps for June 2021! Streamline operations, save time and money with tools like Avalara, Multitouch, Pipedrive, and GoCardless.
Eight Characteristics of successful small businesses
We now look at eight characteristics important to successful businesses. International researchers who have studied many small businesses have found that these characteristics consistently play a part in the success of small companies.
7 Ways to Improve Workplace Productivity
The success of any business, large or small, depends largely on nurturing an efficient, productive workplace. While improving employee productivity should always be a priority when the ultimate goal is a sustainable and profitable business, the process is easier said than done. Below are some of the most effective methods of managing a productive, happy workplace while increasing output.
Best Business Apps: May 2021 Top Picks & Reviews
Discover the top business apps for May 2021! Streamline operations, save time, and increase efficiency with our team's expert picks. Click to read more.
Identify your break-even point to Boost Business Success
Learn how to identify your break-even point and make informed business decisions. Calculate fixed and variable costs to determine your break-even sales volume.
7 Practical Tips to Trim Your Overhead Expenses
In this article, we will give you some smart and practical tips that you might not have considered to lessen your costs while maintaining employee and customer satisfaction.
Top Apps for Business Efficiency: April 2021
Discover the top apps for business efficiency in April 2021! Streamline operations, save time & money with these expert picks from MATAX team members.
If My Business Is Making a Profit, Where Is the Cash?
Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable, but still having no money in the bank. It’s an important situation to address. After all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the main causes of small business failure.
5 Personal Finance Hacks To Start Now
Having total control over your finances can give you an amazing sense of freedom. However, it takes a lot of discipline and hard work for you to be able to achieve this.
Improving Cash Flow: How To Get Paid Faster
Get paid faster with these expert tips for improving cash flow in your small business. Invoice quickly, set deadlines, and establish payment policies.
Top Business App Integrations for March 2021
Discover top business app integrations for March 2021, streamlining workflows, spend management, reporting automation, and efficient project management.
The advantages of a business dashboard
Business dashboards are a valuable business intelligence tool, offering an “at-a-glance” big picture view of a company’s performance.
Top Business Apps: February 2021 Picks & Reviews
Discover top business apps hand-picked for February 2021 by the MATAX team: Roger, Xavier Analytics, Float, and Calendly. Streamline operations and save time!
5 Most Common Accounting Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Business
Many small business owners tend to handle their own accounting and bookkeeping, especially when they’ve just started out. However, keeping track of the finance-side of the business– everything from income to expenses to tax compliance– can be overwhelming.
8 things your invoice needs in order to get paid faster
So you’ve set up your business and sold some products and services. Now, you have to send an invoice to collect your payment. But what should you include on your invoices in order to get paid faster?
Top Business Apps 2021: Streamline & Save Time
Discover the top business apps for January 2021 handpicked by MATAX experts. Streamline operations, save time, and boost efficiency with the best app solutions.
Update your business plan for a new year
As another year winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on your recent business successes – and consider what you’d like to achieve in the coming twelve to fifteen months.
These tips can help you with the process of making plans to help guide your business to greater success

