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The Problem with Bare Minimum Bookkeeping
Every business has to do bookkeeping. It’s one of those “comes with the territory of having a business” things. Sure, you have to do your books for taxes every year, but have you considered the other benefits of keeping good books? Have you thought about how valuable your bookkeeping can be for building a healthy, growing business?
5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Small Business
Curious how ChatGPT can actually help your business? We break down 5 real ways small business owners are using AI to save time and boost productivity—without the overwhelm.
How To Pick a Name for Your Business (or Product)
What’s really in a name? How important is it that you pick the “right” name for your business? Will any name do?
Well, a lot is packed into a business name. Names matter. So today, we’re talking about how to choose the right name for your business, giving you a framework to follow, and going over some tips to make sure all your bases are covered legally.
5 Graphic Design Trends for 2025
Graphic design and branding trends are always shifting. We’ve read the trends. We’re living (and designing) them in real-time, and we’ve compiled five distinct design trends we’re noticing and anticipate will continue to be front and center throughout 2025.
A Few Thoughts on Perfectionism
I’m a recovering perfectionist. No…for real. But perfect is perfect, right? Sounds pretty great to me. The problem is perfectionism takes all of these great values that embody greatness and excellence – and then takes a hard left turn.
Over the years, I’ve gathered some of my favorite thoughts on perfectionism to help me in my continued recovery effort, and now I’m sharing them with you
Why We're Getting Rowdy in 2025
As we recapped 2024 and dreamed into 2025, we dialed in on a guiding theme and mantra for the year ahead – GET ROWDY. Don’t miss this blog from Mahla and Lane that gets at the heartbeat of Hoffbeck + Co’s why.
Learn how to wield your influence
We all have influence. Maybe you are an “influencer” and you already knew that. Or maybe you need a reminder that people are influenced by what you do. Yes…YOU! What you do makes an impact. How you do what you do influences the results. Influence in and of itself is not a good or bad thing. It just is. It can be used in both good and bad ways. Don’t hear “influence” and think “manipulation.” Read on for the Top 6 Factors of Influence and our key bite-sized takeaways from Robert B. Cialdini’s book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.
The Financial Accounts Setup Guide Every Small Business Needs {FREE Download}
It’s time to prioritize and set up your business’s financial accounts properly. Have you been winging it or meaning to “get to it soon”? Well, now it’s time to get specific and clear. Download our FREE PDF with a step-by-step guide that outlines practical action items to help you get and stay organized with your finances so you can avoid costly mistakes and grow your business with confidence.
What’s your Run Rate?
If you think I’m asking you how fast you can run a mile, then make sure you read this blog!
Run rate is a simple and quick way to help you forecast your financials. It looks at what you have done in the past (revenue, profit, expenses, etc.) and replicates it moving forward into the future for the rest of the year.
My goal here is that by the end of this blog you not only know what your run rate is, but you also know how to consistently be aware of it.
How to Set Up Google Search Console
Looking for a way to help your website rank higher in the search results? Google Search Console (GSC) is a powerful, free tool that helps website owners monitor, maintain, and optimize their site’s presence in Google Search results. We’re walking you through how to get started with GSC in this blog.
Get the Haircut
How something as simple as a haircut can make a big impact on our businesses. Yes, this is a blog about a haircut. I’d neglected my self-care for too long, and when I finally got the haircut — it reminded me of something so important: business health and business owner health are directly correlated.
How to Exclude Internal Traffic in GA4
What if the data you’re collecting with GA4 is inaccurate? Your Google Analytics reports might be skewed because they include traffic from your own team or contractors. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to exclude internal traffic from your reports—a best practice to ensure your analytics reflect only external audience activity.
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