What’s Your Perspective? 2017 Year in Review

What’s Your Perspective? 2017 Year in Review

What’s Your Perspective? By: BSSNW Staff Writer Have you ever noticed how Mt. Baker ‘shape-shifts’ depending from where along the I-5 corridor you are? Its silhouette – while familiar, dramatically changes depending on your perspective. Much like our shared...
Business Reports – Getting more bang for the buck!

Business Reports – Getting more bang for the buck!

Join Business Support Services’ Business Coach, Chris McGee as he leads 1-1/2 hour informal round table discussions about getting the most bang for your buck with business reports.  “I recently attended a Quickbooks educational class taught by Chris. His...
Paid Sick Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Bellingham, you may have already heard but in the Fall of 2016, Washington State voters approved paid sick leave. It takes effect on January 1, 2018. *** Click HERE for more info Paid Sick Leave Mandate (PDF) *** Along with three other primary changes,...
Payroll – It’s on you

Payroll – It’s on you

What you don’t know definitely can end up hurting you because ultimately reporting and paying payroll taxes correctly and on time is an employer’s responsibility. Some common payroll mistakes: Allow comp time for overtime hours worked Misclassification of...
Proactive Bookkeeping

Proactive Bookkeeping

Small businesses who use their accounting data to inform how they manage their operation as a whole are less likely to have to manage ‘under crisis.’ Further, with good categories and tracking systems in place, business performance can be measured and...
DIY or Outsource Employee Payroll?

DIY or Outsource Employee Payroll?

If you own a small to medium size business and you’ve grown to the point where you need to hire employees, congratulations! This IS exciting news. However, with new hired help, payroll enters into the conversation and with it the dilemma to do it yourself or...