Most owners think about marketing the way they think about utilities or rent: a bill to pay. It’s a line item you tolerate when things are going well and cut when they’re not. But that mindset is exactly what keeps businesses stuck in the peaks and valleys of unpredictable growth. In our latest Bright Ideas…
If your nonprofit board packet feels more like a tax return than a decision-making tool, you’re not alone. Across Dayton and Kettering, nonprofit boards are begging for clarity—not more spreadsheets. According to BoardPro, one of the most common complaints from nonprofit directors is “too much operational detail and not enough clarity on what we’re deciding.”…
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about raising your prices—or wondered whether your business is actually making money—you’re not alone.For many owners, pricing feels less like a business decision and more like a gamble. There’s fear of losing clients. Fear of being “too expensive.” Fear of looking unprofessional or greedy. But according to Sara Bryson, founder…
Across Dayton and the wider Miami Valley, nonprofit boards are juggling tighter budgets, more reporting requirements, and growing scrutiny from donors, funders, and the public. That’s why having a clear, board-friendly nonprofit audit checklist is more important than ever. An annual audit should help affirm your transparency—not become a source of panic, cost overruns, or…
Messy Books, Real Costs If you’re Googling something like “QuickBooks cleanup Dayton,” you’re not alone. According to the 2024 QuickBooks Tech Survey, 1 in 3 small business owners say bookkeeping errors are actively limiting their growth decisions. That’s not just a nuisance—it’s a risk to your profitability, financing, and operational clarity. If your QuickBooks file…
Thinking of switching from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online? You’re not alone. In 2025, more business owners than ever are making the move—but doing it wrong can cause data disasters that are expensive and time-consuming to fix. Before you click “Export,” read this guide. We’ll show you how to avoid irreversible mistakes and walk you…