Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

Everything Comes Down to Balance

Life is a balancing act, especially when you own your own business!

As entrepreneurs, we feel the pushes and pulls of being an owner, a manager, a strategist, and that’s just to name a few.

So where’s the peace? Where’s the balance?

It starts with you and these three key areas in your business:

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

5 Seasonal Tips for Summer-Ready Bookkeeping

Running a business in the summer means wearing a few extra hats, maybe a sunhat, but definitely the “who’s covering while I’m out?” hat. 

Here are five practical ways to keep your books running smoothly while still making time for long weekends and iced coffee breaks.

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Erika Dowell Erika Dowell

How I Manage My Time

As business owners, it feels like that statement is true to the umpteenth degree.

Being glued to my desk at all points in time isn’t sustainable, it’s also not healthy for my sanity.

So it’s important to prioritize, like making an entire day unavailable to take meetings, setting boundaries and booking time off in advance.

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