Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Best Marketing Tools

Wow!  It really seems the landscape has drastically changed over the past few years in business marketing.  The standard techniques of print advertising seem to be less successful.  So what is your business using as it's best marketing methods.  As we are a young company, at Sutton Business Solutions, we are still finding our way but the path does seem quite clear.  Two forms of marketing is working best, one old fashioned tried and true way and one newer method.  "Word of mouth" and electronic marketing are getting the most accomplished. 

Tell us what you think on this subject!  Comment to the post.  We would love to hear from you.

Bobby Sutton
Managing Director

Friday, September 6, 2013

Electronic Filing

What condition are your files in?  Many small businesses are ill prepared should they be audited.  This is because their filing systems are fraught with failing methods or are simply non-existent. 

Sutton Business Solutions can help!  We can assist you in organizing files and implementing a system that works.  We can help you setup your electronic filing system that will enable you to find any file you need in seconds.  By effective backups of your system, you won't have to worry about a potential loss of data.  Call us today for more information.

Bobby Sutton
Managing Director

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

How Much Time Do You Spend on Your Bookkeeping? Give Us Your Feedback!

Feedback requested.  How much time do you as a business owner spend on your company's bookkeeping on a monthly basis?  No, this is not a sales pitch.  We are seeking to have a better understanding about how much time it takes an ordinary small business owner to do his/her bookkeeping.  Please don't hesitate to chime in.  We value your feedback highly!

Thanks.

Bobby Sutton
Managing Director

Announcement: Claim Your Free Coupon

Sutton Business Solutions provides excellent bookkeeping services at an affordable price.  We are happy to announce a special coupon release worth one hour of free remote bookkeeping services to businesses and organizations upon redemption.  This coupon is available only to those who respond to this post with their email address.  So hurry now.  This offer is available for the next seven days, ending September 10th at 5:00 pm. 

Bobby Sutton
Managing Director
suttonbizsolutions@gmail.com
(615) 534-0117
(907) 331-0135

What's Your Plan?

It's amazing how many businesses were started without a long-term plan!  As entrepreneurs, we have a great business idea, analyze the immediate risks versus reward, ascertain the needed start-up capital and often jump right in.  If you are one of those people, don't feel too bad.  You are probably among the majority of small business owners.

A good strong business plan can help guide you in the most difficult times.  Many people see a business plan as just a written document needed should they ever need financing.  While the business plan is usually necessary to obtain bank financing, its usefulness far supersedes this realm of importance.  A strong business plan looks at not just the type of business you are, your external environment, internal design, etc, but it also looks at where you are heading.  Included in the business plan should be a dynamic yet doable marketing plan.  The financial plan for the first several years should also be outlined as well as other key elements.

Not only should you have a great business plan in the start-up of your business, but you should continue to review and revise your plan as you complete major milestones and even face unexpected challenges.  The business plan should be flexible enough to make necessary adjustments in the event of a friendly or unfriendly surprise.  Look at your business plan as your game plan.  A successful coach will not march the team into each game with the same exact plan.  But the great coaches have their big picture plan but then make adjustments for each opponent.  They even will make adjustments during the game if it becomes ultimately necessary. 

When you choose Sutton Business Solutions for your business plan design and development, you won't be getting a cookie-cutter plan which proves irrelevant to you.  But instead, we will work with you, our client, to design and develop a real plan which encapsulates your business and where you want to go.  Call today for a free one hour consultation.  (615) 534-0117 or (907) 331-0135.  You may also reach us by email at suttonbizsolutions@gmail.com.

Bobby Sutton
Managing Director

Monday, September 2, 2013

Business Owners/Managers ...Tell Us What You Think

We care about what you think!  We'd like to hear from you about what services would you choose to outsource if you could.  Here at Sutton Business Solutions, we specialize in bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll services, grants management, business plan development and other business consulting. 

We'd like to know what services you need most.  Post your comment to this post and let your voice be heard.  Thanks for responding!

Bobby Sutton
Managing Director
suttonbizsolutions@gmail.com

Don't Be Caught Off Guard by the IRS Extension Deadline on October 15th

With just over a month to go before the IRS tax filing deadline for those who filed an extension, it can become easy to simply forget to file.  If you have yet to file your 2012 taxes, call your professional today.  Sutton Business Solutions operates our tax return preparation service to assist customers in making sense out of your tax situation and help you get your return filed promptly.  Our returns start as low as $95.  Give us a call today to take this stress off your mind.  (615) 534-0117 or (907) 331-0135.  You may email us at suttonbizsolutions@gmail.com.