While some celebrate February with chocolate and roses, it can be a headache if you’re an accountant trying to meet the February 17th deadline for payroll taxes. For those of you who are in an unhappy relationship or looking for a new payroll system, we picked out a few that we think would be a great match.
Archives For November 30, 1999
We lead.. with our thoughts.
Just kidding, but we do have some thoughts we’d love to share with you.
Don’t get lost in a new environment, get acclimated!
Have you ever been to a foreign country and didn’t speak the language? Adventurous but also challenging, right? Sure, these days you can rely on using English almost anywhere you go, but there’s still a lot that gets lost in translation or is just plain impossible to translate. Local dishes, alcoholic beverages, and swear words, are just the tip of the iceberg. The fact is, speaking the local language, or at least trying to, shows interest and respect for the local culture and earns you respect in return. It also make life much easier whether you are trying to order coffee or give directions to the airport. Continue Reading…
Being a founder and starting your own business has become the *it* thing to do lately. In 2012, more than 500,000 companies were founded, and it’s not shocking that the numbers got even higher in 2013 and 2014. It’s no wonder everyone wants to get in the startup game.
Interestingly enough, I came across the question of how difficult it is to be a CEO in today’s startup ecosystem. The question, at length, from Quora: Continue Reading…
A new year is always the perfect time to break the cycle. Stop doing what you hate, and find something you love to take its place. This includes job hunting — if you hate your job, do something else. Like everyone else, we’re eagerly hiring, so if you are intrigued by what we do, here’s what we look for:
Have a side project you’re passionate about? Figure out how to get it done!
It’s that time of year again!
Joy to the world, Christmas is here!
Yes, Christmas and New Year’s are just around the corner, but what I’m really talking about is new tax rules for 2015! Here are the top four that you should pay attention to when doing your expense reports and due diligence next year. Continue Reading…
You can troll all day on the internet for tips and tricks on what you should and shouldn’t do as a first time entrepreneur. Maybe it’s not your first time, but you’re still figuring things out. Either way, here’s one more that you probably already know (deep within your heart, maybe?).
Burger King’s pretty much got it right.
Coming up with a tagline isn’t always easy…
“Expense reports that don’t suck!”
People often chuckle when they hear our tagline – it’s memorable, it’s catchy, and it captures a feeling that they’ve probably experienced before. As an occasional advisor to growing startups, I often get questions about product branding during our early days. Where did our tagline come from? How did we decide on this one? Here are three quick points to consider: Continue Reading…
To be a great leader, you can’t just put on a mask…
So much reading on the internet today revolves around what makes a good leader, what characteristics a good leader has, and ultimately, how to be a good leader. What we forget is that leaders are inherently part of a team, and without a team of supporters, leaders don’t exist. A true leader relies on his or her peers and surroundings to help be the most effective they can be. Bulldoze over these myths and avoid common misconceptions when trying to identify the leaders at your organization. You’ll be glad you did. Continue Reading…
With the faithful sidekick, Lemony, of course! Photo by Robert Chen
Every year, I spend 1-2 months overseas, with probably a trip every month in between. In the last four weeks alone, I spoke at conferences in Norway and Tunisia, before heading to Portugal with the team for our 2014 Offshore. Currently, I’m writing this on a 30-hour journey from Portugal to SFO — which due to the miracle of timezones, happens in a mere 16 hours.
With all this movement, you can say that I’ve had my fair share of both delightful and horrifying experiences in business travel. Along the way, I’ve developed some core nuggets of knowledge that I live by, and I’m passing them along to the next travel-savvy entrepreneur (aka YOU). Continue Reading…
You just started your new job and you want to make a good impression. You’ve been working at the same job for years and want more responsibility. In either case, how do you step up your game and make a difference? What can you do to get yourself noticed? Continue Reading…