Learning should be a lifelong journey for anyone who wants to improve themselves, personally and/or professionally. Whether you're an accounting professional, business owner, or both, ongoing training is a fundamental aspect of your career. The opportunity to train your accounting skills is always there–you just need to take advantage of it.   No matter how much of an expert you are, you can always boost your accounting and entrepreneurial skills. The sky is the limit! So, how can you continue honing your skills as a professional in your field and as an entrepreneur? In this blog, we'll ..read more

Data security is an essential topic in any business. With greater connectivity comes more cyber risks. No matter how big or small, every business should have a cyber security strategy in place, including network security and a data security plan. If you're an accounting professional, think of all the sensitive information you handle on a daily basis. It's crucial to your reputation and the well-being of your clients to keep this sensitive data protected and secure. As usual, Microsoft 365 for business has you covered with their SharePoint application.  What Is SharePoint? SharePoint is ..read more

When dealing with high volumes of data entry, information and financial records, it's easy to get lost. Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Business Standard are the perfect tools for any small business. As accounting professionals, it's essential to have integrated file storage with enhanced data security to keep your workflows running smoothly. With Microsoft's cloud-based platform, everything is in one place and easy to access from anywhere.   Microsoft 365 Business makes other business platforms seem outdated by comparison. Business owners can confidently work efficientl ..read more

Information management is one of your most significant responsibilities when running a business. Keeping track of all that information is a massive undertaking, and it’s easy to get disorganized if you aren’t careful. That’s where Microsoft 365 Business comes in. As a cloud-based program, Microsoft 365 makes your systems easily accessible from the same place, no matter how you access them.   1. Learn How to Streamline Business Processes Without a program that can integrate your tools into the cloud, your business processes can quickly become complex and convoluted. Everything you do is t ..read more

In an era where remote work is getting increasingly more normal, and a large variety of workplaces are being integrated into the hybrid workforce, ensuring that your computer’s personal and professional data is fully protected is an essential part of your job.   Before our CSB team discusses what to do if your computer system is breached, you will want to determine that your computer is a clean PC that has not already been hacked. There are inexpensive applications that will scan and clean your computer to be sure there is no malware already infecting it. Additionally, if you are loading ..read more

Technology in 2022 is changing how both large and small businesses handle accounting.   The latest advancements in data analytics, automation, and cloud computing software for large-scale companies to single-person entrepreneurship are finally making accounting more manageable.   It has even reached the point where accounting firms don’t automatically need everyone to be busily working in the office. Instead, they can simply download Microsoft 365 Business, QuickBooks, or any number of cloud-based programs to streamline their office operations and work virtually from anywhere.   ..read more

Like many accounting and bookkeeping professionals, Microsoft 365 Business has become a staple in both home and office for workers worldwide. To put it simply, Microsoft gives finance professionals the ability to do their work more efficiently. From the ability to access your data from anywhere, which is a significant advantage for hybrid workplaces, to the integrations that Microsoft cloud computing makes possible, those companies and professionals adopting the Cloud have gained a significant competitive edge. Additionally, Microsoft 365 Business offers a significant upgrade from standard Of ..read more

It is essential to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack in a world where finance and accounting professionals can practically work in and with any business sector. Obtaining an accounting position or securing new clients can be challenging, especially when many other candidates have the same qualifications.   In our modern times, especially with internet businesses taking more and more of the accounting market share, you must find a way to brand your accounting practice to set yourself apart from the rest. So how can you gain a competitive advantage in a flooded accounting job ma ..read more

Let’s face it, no matter what comes at your business, you are always looking for growth that trends upwards. In many cases, growth can come sporadically, leaving you with no clear direction on continuing to attain this goal. A mainstream trend that we often see over here at CSB Creative Business Solutions is that businesses want to maintain growth while still having a conscious grasp over fiscal components to their business.    More often today, businesses are using cloud technology to help automate, integrate, and re-engineer most of their core operational processes and systems. Th ..read more

Are you looking to improve your bottom line and streamline your company's communications? The team here at CSB Creative Business Solutions understands that in today's COVID-19 pandemic era, more and more people are working from home and having the option to return to work in a hybrid format. This flexible work environment means that your employees may be working from a wide variety of work environments. From the beaches in Mexico to your administrative assistant's home office, many different organizations and businesses are working extra hard to ensure that their employees are fully equipped ..read more