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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.

4 Reasons to Switch to Cloud-based Accounting
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

4 Reasons to Switch to Cloud-based Accounting

If you’ve been considering making the move to a cloud-based accounting system, you’re not alone. Cloud technology has impacted many business functions, including making managing financial aspects of your business easier and more efficient.

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Easy Ways To Build an Online Business
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

Easy Ways To Build an Online Business

More and more people are leaving their office jobs and setting up online businesses these days, especially because of COVID-19.  Running an online business offers a way for you to work from home and be your own boss. It may sound like an overwhelming process, but many entrepreneurs find it fulfilling.

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4 Ways to Make the Most of Business Down Time
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

4 Ways to Make the Most of Business Down Time

Every business experiences slow periods when the market for their goods or services lessens and sales drop. Business owners might be tempted to view downtimes as unproductive or wasted, but there are ways you can make the most of your business during these seasons.

Here are four ways to ensure this time isn’t wasted.

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4 Money Saving Tips for Business Owners
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

4 Money Saving Tips for Business Owners

Running a successful business requires you to make smart decisions about everything from who you hire to how you spend your money. There are many legitimate expenses to cover, but it’s easy to overspend in areas that aren’t helping you or your business.

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4 Ways Small Start-ups Can Take On Established Competitors
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

4 Ways Small Start-ups Can Take On Established Competitors

Starting a business means you’ll be in competition with other companies that already exist. It’s actually a good thing if you have competition to go up against. Competition pushes you to be innovative. It also means there’s an established market for your goods or services.

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5 Funding Options for Start-ups
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

5 Funding Options for Start-ups

If you’re wondering where to find business start-up funding, there are a variety of options available to you. Each of these options has its advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to pick the funding that meets your needs and works for your business.

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Five Ways to Manage a Healthy Cash Flow
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

Five Ways to Manage a Healthy Cash Flow

We cannot stress further the importance of properly managing your cash flow to ensure the smooth running of your business. However, in times of crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this becomes more than important– managing your cash becomes a necessity for survival.

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3 Consequences of Avoiding Your Bookkeeping
Julie DeVincenzi Julie DeVincenzi

3 Consequences of Avoiding Your Bookkeeping

Avoiding your bookkeeping is dangerous, however. Not knowing your company’s financial situation can result in a series of missteps that could ultimately cost you your business.

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Protect Business Reputation by Planning for Big Sales
MATAX Julie DeVincenzi MATAX Julie DeVincenzi

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.

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