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Happy Friday, QB Community! Welcome to our round-up of inspiring and thought-provoking conversations happening in our community this week. Click the links below to see what you may have missed. You just might find the information you’ve been looking for! In a Word We don’t want a word, we want a song! Introducing Tune-In Tuesday, our fun new weekly post filled with groovy jams and jingles you can download or dance to on the spot. Tell us: What song gets you ready for a super-charged day ahead? Share in the comments below! Spotlight This week’s featured member has branded herself as a CPA with a whole lot of heart. Discover how Dawn Brown combined her determination to do good with her accounting expertise. Dawn Brown Is No Ordinary CPA. This “Non-Profit Super Genius” Has a Novel Business Niche Burning Question We hope your coffers never run dry. But if they do, having a solid “plan B” can help your business survive a dreaded
Happy Friday, QB Community! Welcome to our round-up of inspiring and thought-provoking conversations happening in our community this week. Click the links below to see what you may have missed. You just might find the information you’ve been looking for! In a Word We all know customers matter -- but how much does their feedback shape your business strategy and decisions? And how much effort do you spend getting customer input in the first place? Weigh in here: True or False? My customers influence the decisions I make for my business. Spotlight This week’s featured member always knew she wanted to run her own business. The way she went about it might surprise you (it sure surprised us!). Ever Bought a Business on Craigslist? Beth Arca Did. Now She’s the CEO/Owner of Bright Futures Eyewear Burning Question If you genuinely enjoy keeping track of inventory, raise your hand. Anyone? Anyone? Even if it’s not your favorite part of running your own business, tel
When you work for yourself, you get used to working really hard every day. But even the most dedicated entrepreneurs deserve a break. Labor Day is the perfect time to take a breath (and a breather!). It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments, reflect on the past year and think about what’s ahead for you and your business. A brief history of Labor Day It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the idea of a “Labor Day” was first introduced. Some credit the idea of honoring the American labor movement to Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and cofounder of the American Federation of Labor. Others believe Matthew Maguire, a machinist, founded the holiday while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. Labor Day became a national topic of conversation in 1885, and soon a movement was underfoot to make it an official holiday. By the time Congress made it legally recognized in 1894, se
