Lane Gorman Trubitt Offers QuickBooks' Shortcuts

I’m an avid user of QuickBooks – and I think many of my colleagues are  as well. That’s why I was really pleased to see Lane Gorman Trubitt come out with “Helpful Tips for QuickBooks Software” in the CPA firm’s latest newsletter, LGT Financial Focus.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+A – Chart of Accounts
Ctrl+F – Find Window
Ctrl+W – Write [...]

Avoiding Bag Fees is a Nightmare for Other Passengers

I recently took my son to Las Vegas for his 21st birthday. We had an awesome time – and as anyone knows, my glass is always half full.

Houston, we have a problem … baggage handling fees are causing all sorts of sane people to act crazy. I see no end in sight.

An article in USA [...]

Volunteer Your Time - It's Worth It

I’m writing this post fresh off my twice-monthly meal delivery to seniors for the  Jewish Family Service in Dallas. I’m inspired each time I deliver meals and wanted to share some thoughts about volunteerism.

It’s key to find something that truly makes a difference in someone’s life. Sure, there are lots of volunteer opportunities with symphony [...]

LinkedIn Remains Hot, But Stop Making Useless Connections

(Note: this was published 5.10.10 on CPATechViews.com)

What the heck is going on with LinkedIn? Why does it continue to be so popular among professionals and why does it seem to be everywhere these days?

I don’t have all the answers,  but the more you read about the integration of networking and social media, the more often LinkedIn pops up. [...]

Small Business Concerns Are Real and Painful

Bear with me while I tell a story.

I have had my homeowner’s, auto and property insurance with the same agency for well over 15 years, but recently switched due to poor service.

The agency is owned by a husband and wife – and when they started the agency, they evangelized customer service and personal contact. Now, [...]