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The 10 Biggest Business Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them

Leading Blog

Lawyer, CPA, and serial entrepreneur, Patrick Burke, says he has made most of these big mistakes and has (barely) lived to tell about it. Develop a good cash forecast prior to opening the business, one that can survive a downturn in the beginning. I F YOU CAN LEARN from other’s mistakes, you have a better shot at success.

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Stop The Roller Coaster Of Having Money and Then Not Having Money!

Women on Business

Rule #2 Get a good CPA. We use CPA Moms. Here’s why you need a good CPA! Wealth is a personal development game, and most of us could be playing a lot bigger than we are today. How are you going to afford your personal trainer, your employees’ wages, and the vacations you’ll need to decompress from all that work?

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Fish Heads and The Value of Great Leadership: An Unforgettable Lesson

Terry Starbucker

After all, I just came from the public accounting arena as a CPA, which was all about debit and credits, numbers and figures, and processes and controls. We do a lot of job-specific training and development, but not in the same proportion as leadership training. “ We’ll get better “, he’d promise.

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The Secret Life Of Terry Starbucker

Terry Starbucker

He started his career back in 1982 with the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney in San Antonio, Texas (yes, the secret Terry was a CPA). He started at Bresnan back in 1994, and in previous positions also got to travel to cool places like Chile and Poland.

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The Most Popular Master’s Degrees for Women in Business

Women on Business

Obtaining your CPA can open many doors and opportunities in the business world. This degree can help you learn about training and development, company branding, and employee relations. If you long to be in the financial side of business, a Master’s in Accounting is the way to go. This program is usually only one year long.

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On the Hunt for the Best CPA Review Course out There? 6 Questions You Need to Ask Before Making the Decision

Strategy Driven

If you are planning to take the CPA exam, you are probably very aware of exam courses. In fact, most experts agree that taking the CPA exam without taking one of these courses is a lot like having someone blindfold you, turn you around several times, then having you throw a dart at a dartboard and expecting to hit the target.

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The 2 Leadership Traits That Will Set You Apart (and Sustain You For The Long Haul)

Terry Starbucker

After all, I had earned it, having just finished a 28 year run as a CPA, cable company VP of Operations, football stadium project manager, VP of Development for another cable company, and finally, a cable company SVP of Operations.

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