The Art of Raising Prices for Atlanta Small Businesses
The unfortunate reality of things right now is that businesses across the board might need to raise their prices. Inflation’s increasingly pervasive effects, as well as continued supply shortages, demand that pricing models change – or at least be re-evaluated. And while everyone “gets it” that prices are rising everywhere, the customer still may be […]
Raises and Inflation: Atlanta Business Owners, Listen Up
Everywhere I turn there’s a Atlanta business with a “Now Hiring” sign in the window. Are you seeing this too? Staffing is an issue in every industry across the country. Part of that? Making money isn’t the only reason people want a job. 2020 certainly shifted priorities. Even if you could throw more money at […]
Mark Perlberg CPA PLLC’s Fighting Inflation Series: Taking Out a Business Loan
Today I want to start a series on how small businesses like yours can fight inflation. Because I know that’s one of the top concerns for businesses across the country right now. But I’d also like to know… How’s your business faring? I’m genuinely interested in how things are going and what concerns are topping […]
Why is Account Reconciling important?
Time to discuss everyone’s favorite topic: BANK RECONCILIATION! Reconciling is a fundamental accounting process to maintaining accurate, compliant and complete records. in fact, we will not accept clients’ unreconciled records. Reconciliations ensures that money amounts received and spent is the same across all your accounts, banking credit card account, etc. Whether the regular reconciliation interval […]
The Word on Payment Methods for Atlanta Businesses
…payment methods! Try to come up with one thing that’s more important to your Atlanta business than taking in revenue smoothly. Yeah, I couldn’t, either. And making sure that revenue is coming in becomes almost an obsession when you’re feeling the squeeze of inflation on your profit margins. Though talk of recession is hanging in the […]
Alleviating Cash Flow Management Pains for Atlanta Businesses
Because we’re talking cash flow management today… with a recession looming on the horizon and the effects of inflation being felt so hard in everyday life, it’s difficult not to freak out over what lies ahead for your Atlanta small business. But, some think a recession might not be all that bad for small businesses… even […]
An Accounting Methods Rundown for Atlanta Businesses
Before I get into accounting methods basics today (a subject near to my heart) … I hope you were able to get in on some Memorial Day activities this past weekend (though I know some Atlanta business owners are in the thick of things during this commemorative weekend). Each year as I enjoy the backyard […]
Why Should Atlanta Businesses Care About FASB and GAAP?
Yes, inflation isn’t slowing down, even here in Atlanta. Though it’s not the main thing I’ll be writing about today, I did want to point out this economic elephant in the room for my Fulton County business owner readers and clients, and not just speed on by and into my accounting geekery. One thing is […]
Making the Most of Your Atlanta Business’s P/L Statement
In the arena of not-so-good news, along with so many other things these days, there’s a lot of chatter about a possible recession on the horizon. Just when you thought things might be looking up… Inflationary insults to injury for Atlanta business owners. These days are getting tougher. Hang in there. And of course, if you […]
Mark Perlberg CPA PLLC’s Guide to the Profit and Loss Statement
As a small business owner, you’re often preoccupied with all the things that go into running your Atlanta business – the daily logistics, managing employee workflow, paying the bills, bringing in more customers… making a profit. Let’s focus on that last one, shall we? Good. Profits are the lifeblood. And the P&L is probably the […]