Fujitsu Announces Check Scanning Capabilities for QuickBooks 2010

Fujitsu Announces Check Scanning Capabilities for QuickBooks 2010

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., the market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that Intuit Inc. will offer the company's award-winning Fujitsu ScanSnap S300 scanning solution to be used with Intuit Check Solution for QuickBooks®, an add-on check processing service for QuickBooks 2010. Together, these solutions provide small businesses with an efficient way to scan paper checks into QuickBooks 2010 so they can skip the bank lines and start depositing checks electronically.

Find free or dirt cheap tools online for your small business

Find free or dirt cheap tools online for your small business

If you run a small or even medium sized business you will know that finding tools that can make a difference to your business can be tough. What exactly do you need and how do you apply it? Perhaps you are not too tech savvy and find yourself stuck in a pool of really off putting dredgeware (my word) that doesn’t cost much but also doesn’t do all that much. Finding financial management software is probably the biggest issue and unfortunately the best solution often is to fork out a couple of thousand Rand and get a decent package that can make it easier for you.

Political Uncertainty Puts Freeze on Small Businesses

Political Uncertainty Puts Freeze on Small Businesses

By GARY FIELDS
W. Michael Brown has scaled back hiring plans in his Virginia auto-parts stores. Carl Redman halted an expansion project at his Oregon contracting business. Bill Hammack is preparing layoffs at his road-construction company in Georgia.

The economy remains unsteady 22 months after the recession began, with banks restricting credit and consumers hunkering down. For these small businesses, and many others across the country, there's an additional dark cloud: uncertainty created by Washington's bid to reorganize a wide swath of the U.S. economy.

Special Report: Doing Business With No Walls

Special Report: Doing Business With No Walls


A computer, a telephone, a personal assistant: The 21st century mobile phone is all of that, and more. Now Entrepreneur offers a guide to fully mobilizing your business--including the best gizmos to get the job done.

The first indication that Doug Sohn runs an old-school operation is the sign in front of the cash register at Hot Doug's, his "sausage superstore" in Chicago. It reads "Cash Only," and Sohn means it. If a customer protests, he might chide them: "Didn't your mother tell you to always have $20 in your pocket?"

No surprise that Sohn isn't what you would call an early adopter of new technology. Yeah, he carries a cell phone (just his second in six years), but that's about as wired as he gets.

Intuit Enters Logo Business With QuickBooks

Intuit Enters Logo Business With QuickBooks

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (TheStreet) -- In one of the strangest twists in small-business software, accounting giant Intuit(INTU Quote) has started providing design services.

Do Not Wait For Insurance Settlement; SBA Urges Return of Applications Before the Deadline

Do Not Wait For Insurance Settlement; SBA Urges Return of Applications Before the Deadline

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding disaster victims in 17
Georgia counties that they should not wait to settle with their insurance
companies before applying for disaster loan assistance. The SBA encourages
victims of the severe storms and flooding that occurred from September 18
through October 8, 2009, to return their completed applications, even if they
have not settled with their insurance company. The deadline to file an SBA loan
application for physical damage is November 23.

1st United Business Advisors & Bookkeeping Bistro present…

1st United Business Advisors & Bookkeeping Bistro present…

QuickBooks Workshop (Maximizing America’s #1 Rated Small Business Accounting Software)

“9 am - 4 pm WEDNESDAY November 4th @ RAMADA INN CONYERS”

Admission: $99 before 10/28/09 - $149 after 10/28/09 (Admission payments must be received by 5 pm Monday November 2nd )

Admission Includes: QuickBooks Workshop Materials and Breakfast, Lunch, and Refreshments provided by BORAGE GRILL

Sponsored By: BORAGE GRILL, EXPRESSABLE INK, and RAMADA INN CONYERS

For ticket purchases/info visit: www.1stunitedbusinessadvisors.com

What You’ll Learn:
• The 7 Costly Mistakes your bookkeeper could be making
• How to save money and remain profitable in the tough economy
· How to setup your QuickBooks File –
· Choosing and modifying your chart of accounts
· How to setup bank accounts, loans, credit cards, enter beginning balances, and reconcile accounts
· How to record and maintain Fixed Assets. What qualifies?
· How to setup vendors, customers, jobs, and items
· How to Invoice, receive customer payments, and maintain accounts receivable
· How to record vendor invoices in the accounts payable module
· How to set up and run a memorized group of custom reports
· How to run end of year reports and set up 1099’s for subcontractors
· Learn 20 Business Tips Every Business Owner Should know
· Please respond with any specific topics you would like to discuss and I will add it to the curriculum. All questions will be answered.

Who Should Attend
This is for Business Owners who need to learn how to keep their books in user friendly accounting software. In addition, this is for Job Seekers looking for a viable skill to enhance their resume. Also, train Current or New Employees, Bookkeepers and other Accounting Professionals who need learn how to effectively use QuickBooks.

Less than Three Weeks to Apply for SBA’s Disaster Assistance; Application Deadline for Physical Damage Is November 3

Less than Three Weeks to Apply for SBA’s Disaster Assistance; Application Deadline for Physical Damage Is November 3



ATLANTA - (Business Wire) The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damage caused by the August 12, 2009 severe storms and flooding in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The deadline to file an application for physical damage is November 3, 2009.

Homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and businesses of all sizes in Leslie County and the adjacent counties of Bell, Clay, Harlan and Perry in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are eligible to apply for physical disaster assistance.

The SBA offers loans up to $200,000 to repair disaster damaged primary residences. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to replace personal property such as furniture, appliances and clothing. Loans to businesses and non-profit organizations of all sizes are available up to $2 million to repair or replace damage to real estate, machinery, inventory and equipment.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available to small businesses and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.

Interest rates are as low as 2.750 percent for homeowners and renters and 4 percent for businesses with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

The SBA also offers mitigation funds to disaster victims up to 20 percent of the verified physical damage. These funds are designed to help borrowers pay for protective measures which may prevent damages of the same kind in the future.

To obtain program information or a loan application, call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the hearing-impaired) Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. EDT or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Business loan applications can also be downloaded from the SBA Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Those affected by the disaster may apply for disaster loans from SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical damage is November 3, 2009. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 4, 2010.

For more information about the SBA’s Disaster Loan Programs, visit our Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance

Release Number: 10-026, KY 11862/11863


SBA
Michael Lampton, 404-331-0333

Jobs: We must invest in our entrepreneurs

Jobs: We must invest in our entrepreneurs

When a region has an economy undergirded by small businesses and entrepreneurs, it should do everything possible to sustain the foundation. This is even more important during a recession that is forcing thousands out of the corporate world who have the knowledge and talent to become entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs turn to small business centers for free help

Entrepreneurs turn to small business centers for free help

By Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY

SUFFERN, N.Y. — On a rainy October morning, Miyoko Yamakawa sits across from a pair of business counselors at the local Small Business Development Center here. She's trying to update her business plan and get advice about how to raise money for her flavored-vodka venture.

With her vibrant scarf, splash of bright red lipstick and three 750ml bottles of colored liquor, Yamakawa stands out in the beige, sparsely decorated office. She talks enthusiastically about vodka varieties and her desire for national distribution.

Seated across from her, Geri Kavanah and Jerry Kobre are calmly but firmly trying to keep the entrepreneur focused on her business model. Yet Yamakawa continues on about how her new vodka flavor — jalapeño — could be a hot seller.

But the advisers persist. Flavors are important, but Yamakawa needs to keep on top of mundane but crucial issues such as managing invoices and making sure she has enough insurance.

Small-business owners advised to prepare for flu

Small-business owners advised to prepare for flu

Small-business owners are used to operating lean, but many would be ill prepared to continue operations if an influenza pandemic hit their workplace.

A pandemic could affect as many as 40 percent of the workforce during periods of peak influenza illness, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Washington, D.C.

Effort Underway to Speed Aid to Small Businesses

Effort Underway to Speed Aid to Small Businesses

By David Cho and Brady Dennis
Washington Post Staff Writers
Thursday, October 15, 2009

The federal government is developing initiatives to make billions of dollars of bailout funds available to small businesses through community banks, according to lawmakers and other government officials.

Quicken 2010: Easy Money Management Helps People Save More, Avoid Overspending

Quicken 2010: Easy Money Management Helps People Save More, Avoid Overspending

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
With an easier setup, fresh new design and dramatically simplified navigation,
Quicken 2010® for Windows® makes it easier for people to watch their spending,
pay bills and make the most of their money. The improvements mean consumers can
get up and running faster with Quicken desktop software, making getting a handle
on their spending a breeze.

QUICKBOOKS BOOT CAMP

What: QUICKBOOKS BOOT CAMP BASIC TRAINING: Start-up to Back-Up!

This QuickBooks course is for beginners who want to learn how to use a business accounting system. QuickBooks is currently used by 85% of small businesses. In this class you will learn; how to get started, everyday transactions, special transactions, tips & tricks, basic accounting, and how to send your QuickBooks File to your Accountant. (A detailed agenda will be provided upon course enrollment)

Upon course completion you will receive a certificate & complimentary copy of QuickBooks Quick Start

When: Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Special Cost: $99.00 per person - Must Register before Friday October 28th!! Normal Price $149.00 per person

All payments must be received on or before Friday October 30th, 2009

Where: The Ramada Inn Located at: 1351 Dogwood Dr, Conyers, GA 30013, (770) 483-3220

Complimentary Catered Lunch Provided By:
The Borage Grill of 914 Commercial Street, Conyers GA 30012 770-929-8885 www.boragegrill.com

Why:
This is for Business Owners who need to learn how to keep their books in user friendly accounting software. In addition, this is for Job Seekers looking for a viable skill to enhance their resume. Also, train Current or New Employees, Bookkeepers and other Accounting Professionals who need learn how to effectively use QuickBooks.

Another SBA Business Recovery Center To Open

Another SBA Business Recovery Center To Open


ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--

The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that a Business Recovery
Center in Cobb County is opening Monday, October 12 at 9 a.m. to help businesses
impacted by the severe storms and flooding in Georgia that began on September
18, 2009. The Cobb County Center will be located in the Powder Springs Library
at 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs, GA 30127. The hours of operation are
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice.

QuickBooks Courts the Mac Crowd

QuickBooks Courts the Mac Crowd

By John P. Mello Jr.
MacNewsWorld
10/12/09 4:00 AM PT

With QuickBooks 2010, Intuit has focused on user feedback to boost the business accounting software's popularity among Mac users. For one thing, Intuit has drastically scaled back the setup needed to start using the software. A process that used to involve answering questions on as many as 100 screens has been shaved down to two.

Businesses, schools struggle from effects of flood

Businesses, schools struggle from effects of flood

From the outside, it seemed Leanne Lee’s Douglasville salon escaped the 2009 flood unscathed.

Inside, her cash register tells a different story.

Six Ways to Deal With Small-Business Stress

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Six Ways to Deal With Small-Business Stress

By Jay Goltz

Even though there are signs that the economy may be starting to turn around, this has been and continues to be a stressful year for most business owners. I often think stress should be spelled $tre$$. I cannot think of many jobs that pay a good amount of money that don’t also offer a good amount of stress. The interesting thing about entrepreneurship is that you can encounter stress either because you are busy and growing and making money — or because you are not. After many years of ups and downs, I have some tips on how to deal with stress in productive ways:

Review of Quickbooks Premier

Review of Quickbooks Premier


by Kathy Yakal

Even before the economy went south, small business people were looking for more in their accounting software than an automated way to crunch numbers. Intuit was up to the challenge. QuickBooks Premier 2010 is the top-of-the-line QuickBooks version for small business (QuickBooks Enterprise, the very tip top of the line, is designed for more complex companies). It builds on the software's intuitive, robust core, answering business needs like saving money and time and how to build on earnings.

Should I clear current debt before pursuing a business venture?

Should I clear current debt before pursuing a business venture?

I have an idea and location for a small business. There is no such business in this neighborhood, but I'm also currently in debt.

Answer by Ryan Himmel
The answer depends on the type of debt you are talking about.

Quickbooks 2010 Preview

Quickbooks 2010 Preview

This week, Intuit announced that it will be releasing the 2010 versions of Quickbooks Pro and Quickbooks Premier to users on Oct. 7.

So what’s new for Quickbooks users in 2010? Intuit says it has streamlined the install process from 15 screens to only six for small businesses with simple accounting needs. You will be able to edit multiple items in the lists of items/customers/vendors at one time in a spreadsheet-style screen, and data can be pasted into those lists from Excel. There are new form templates, and more form customization options, including decorative backgrounds. For more advanced customization, there is integrated access to design services. Quickbooks 2010 users will also have the ability to put their signature on their checks directly within the program without printing them.

New version of Quickbooks brings updated features

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New version of Quickbooks brings updated features

Published October 2009

Oct. 6, 2009 -- Today's release of Quickbooks 2010 brings a suite of new features, including the ability to handle invoicing through email and the inclusion of multi-currency in the regular version of Quickbooks Pro.

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Non-Profit Organizations in Georgia

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Private Non-Profit Organizations in Georgia

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Small Business Administration announces certain Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest rate disaster loans. These loans are available following a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by severe storms and flooding that began on September 18, 2009.

Small business ARC loans pick up, but frustrations remain

Small business ARC loans pick up, but frustrations remain


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A government effort to get badly needed cash into the hands of struggling small business owners is slowly gaining momentum, but entrepreneurs seeking the scarce loans are still in for a frustrating ride.

Dubbed "America's Recovery Capital" (ARC) and created as part of the stimulus package, the program offers short-term, zero-interest loans to qualifying small businesses hurt by the recession. Since launching in early June, the ARC loan program has backed 2,715 loans totaling just over $88 million, with an average loan size of $32,425, according to the latest data from the Small Business Administration.