Posts by Fortiviti
Did You Know: The SBA Defines Small Businesses?
You may think you’re a small business or you may think you’ve outgrown the title. But, what is a small business? Well, the answer is different depending on your business type. The SBA defines small businesses here.
Read MoreDid You Know: More Than Half of Americans Own or Work for a Small Business?
According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans own or work for a small business. Small business drives our economy and accounts for two out of every three new jobs in the U.S.
Read MoreRecognizing Small Business: National Small Business Week
May 4 – 8, 2015 is National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the U.S. President has declared a week to recognize small businesses and the impact they have in the U.S. It is a week to celebrate America’s entrepreneurs and the innovation and advancement that small businesses produce every day. According to Maria…
Read MoreDid You Know?: KC Women in Tech
Kansas City is the second best city in the country for Women in Technology. Wichita made the list at #11.
Read MoreMeet Our Team: Amelia Meier
Amelia is a Controller for one of the client service teams at Fortiviti. Her love for small business and entrepreneurship began with the inception of her fiancé’s business, Countryside Lawn & Landscape, LLC. In helping to run the company, Amelia wore many hats: business owner, bookkeeper, laborer, marketing consultant and was a large contributor to…
Read MoreDid You Know: 50% Of New Businesses Fail
According to Gallup, 50% of new businesses fail within the first 5 years! What are you doing to make sure yours isn’t one of them?
Read More10 Tips to Going Paperless
Going paperless may seem like a daunting task. If you’ve got 10, 15, or 20 years of data filed away within your business or sitting at an off-site storage facility, the thought of getting all of that data onto your computer may be just the thing that’s keeping you from doing so. However, the longer…
Read MoreCASA & Child Abuse Awareness
On April 2nd, we had the privilege of attending the CASA Promise of Hope Luncheon. CASA (which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates) is an organization that recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate in court to ensure children are placed in safe homes with hope for a positive future. During the luncheon,…
Read MoreAre You a Fool When it Comes to Your Business Finances?
As you’re thinking of the April Fools’ Day tricks you’re going to partake in today, take a minute to think about your “fool” status when it comes to your business finances. It’s easy to get caught up in running business operations and lose sight of the ultimate business goal – generating profit. It’s April 1st,…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Make You Happy?
Today is the International Day of Happiness. It’s a great day to reflect on the things that make you happy. Your family, your friends, your hobbies, your team, maybe your coffee in the morning or your glass of wine at night. Happiness comes in different forms for everyone. As you contemplate what makes you happy,…
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