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Mind Your Own Business

Having been immersed in the accounting technology space for quite a few years, I always find it interesting to see how different software companies encourage participation, education, engagement,...

The Power and Magic of Questions

The first time Scott asked me out, I had planned on saying no.

He, my friend (Paula), and I were all eating dinner out, and Paula got up to go to the bathroom. Purely based on the principle that...

Why I Have Chosen to Work with Xero

Wondering why we choose to work with Xero instead of QuickBooks Online?

Check out the article I wrote for Accountex (Sleeter Group) on the topic.

In November 2015 I attended SleeterCon in Las...

Sleeter.com | Building Your Cloud Toolbox

My latest blog post on the Sleeter Report is live, this time talking about how accountants should go about selecting the cloud tools to use with their clients. Check it out!

Adapting to the World of Cloud Accounting

Cloud accounting is responding to the massive changes in technology. Business owners require more from their accountants, and our industry needs to respond. Here are some tips to help accountants...

Sleeter.com | What's the Best Way to Structure Your Practice: by Skill or by Client?

Inspired by the final keynote of Xerocon in Denver last month, here is my most recent blog post on Sleeter.com discussing the pros and cons of structuring a practice by skill set (i.e., payroll,...

Bring Yourself to Work

Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a massive shift in the business world.  Some may think business is getting too informal.  I’d call this a surge in bringing yourself to work, and I think...

The Dark Side of Working From Home

Every time we post a help wanted listing on Craigslist, we get about a hundred applicants. And we know why. 

Is Do-It-Yourself Accounting Really Do-It-Yourself?

It’s been really interesting seeing how Intuit has marketed its software over the years. I would argue that Quicken is solidly a personal product that’s perfect for Do-It-Yourself’ers (DIY’ers)… I...

Sleeter.com | How Do I Build a Cloud Accounting Firm?

I'm proud to have been invited to begin blogging for The Sleeter Group, and you'll start seeing some regular posts from me that are for the benefit of other accountants looking to navigate the...