I’m sure many of us have heard of the term PEO but aren’t quite sure of exactly what that entails. A PEO stands for Professional Employer Organization. Partnering with a…
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Coworking spaces are gaining popularity all over the world, giving freelancers and startups the perfect place to get the job done. Working from home or coffee shops can be nice,…
The new year is a great time to take a step back and assess your business. What did you accomplish in 2018? What are you trying to achieve in 2019?…
One thing that sets Acuity apart from other cloud accounting companies is that we have an outbound sales team. Since the team was implemented in 2014, it’s become a huge…
No matter the size of your company, it’s always important to have reliable resources to not only get the job done but to make your life easier. Whether you’re a…
You may be familiar with Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” series. Here’s our version. First up — our COO and resident cryptocurrency expert, Matthew May. 1. What’s your favorite customer…
When you’re first starting your small business, your initial hires are key. But oftentimes the best people for your company early-on are not best people for your company down the…
You’ve decided to start a small business. You’ve had the ah-ha moment and the tough talks, and you’re finally ready to make the leap. We totally get that journey —…
On October 18th, 2018, Acuity was honored to be able to sponsor the 2nd Annual Charlotte Veteran Startup showcase. We were so impressed with this event last year that we…
Many successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and CEOs have one thing in common: a morning routine that they’re committed to. From waking up on the first ring of your alarm to…
Starting a business takes vision, drive, and hard work. However, sometimes business owners get so used to putting all their time and energy into their business’ success that they are…
Bringing together over 100 veterans, founders, entrepreneurs, and investors, the Charlotte Veteran Showcase allows veteran-owned businesses and startups the opportunity to present their companies and ideas to receive $50,000 in…
What entrepreneur gets excited about a profit margin that has flatlined? Not a single one, and we get that. When we started our business, we wanted the same thing all…
Intro added August 6th, 2018. How do you congratulate a company who just broke $1 trillion in worth? By thanking them for the opportunities to collaborate along the way. Back…
Did you know that less than one-third of small businesses ever make it to phase two of their life cycle? On paper, those can be pretty sobering numbers if you’re…
When you’re just starting out, all the needs seem immediate: initial investment, branding, marketing, sales leads, brick and mortar or digital premises. But the most important thing that small business…
You’re creative, self-sufficient, and driven. That’s why you became an entrepreneur — you knew exactly what you wanted and went out to build it. But here’s something you may not…
There’s no doubt about it: Technology plays a huge role in making our business lives easier. From managing finances to communicating with our co-workers, our companies are running smoother than…
Join Veem CMO & CRO, Frederick Crosby, and Acuity COO, Matthew May, for a discussion on why small businesses should consider global customers. Topics include: Why this can be intimidating…
We want to help small business owners understand the new tax plan think of us as your small business tax advisors. So we’re partnering with Gusto to host an informational…
We’re not beating around the bush: your startup needs to hire a bookkeeper. And if we’re being even blunter, bookkeeping for startups from a firm as opposed to an individual bookkeeper….
Accounting may not be the most exciting task, but it’s important to your business and should be a priority. As a Sr. Sales Development Representative at Acuity, I’ve had many…
Debating Whether or Not to Fire a Client? We’ll talk about that jerk in a moment. This post is about the decent folk who are, nonetheless, bad clients. You may…
A few months ago, team Acuity had the awesome opportunity to attend MINDBODY BOLD with hundreds of fitness and wellness business owners from around the globe. As MINDBODY partners, we…
Debating between hiring employees versus independent contractors? You’re in the right place. The media is making noise over the new gig economy where temporary and freelance workers fill companies’ labor…
Save Big on Bookkeeping When You Go With Xero Fall is officially here and we want to help you close Q4 (and enter the new year) with confidence. Now through…
It was an incredible couple of days in San Diego for the MINDBODY BOLD 2017 conference. If you were lucky enough to attend, you know how jam-packed it was with…
Blockchain – It’s More Than Just Bitcoin For those of you who think blockchain is just a fad…think again. New research shows that the global blockchain technology market will grow…
Behind-the-scenes of the largest gathering of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders on the planet? Miss out on InBIA’s e.Builders Forum or simply want to relive the magic? Last week, Acuity had the…
Last month, Acuity Controller Janet Mulroy had the incredible opportunity to attend the fifth annual Google for Entrepreneurs Camp Trailblazers. Here’s Janet with a behind-the-scenes look at her journey. Disconnect…
Heading to MINDBODY BOLD 2017? Make the most of your trip by interacting with key conference influencers and speakers throughout the weekend. Don’t worry – we did the heavy lifting…
Summer is quickly coming to a close and Q4 is just around the corner – are you close to hitting your year end financial goals? Whether your answer is “yes,”…
We recently sat down with Scott Levy, Partner at Prehmus Financial Partners, boasting over 20 years of experience in financial planning and asset management, to learn more about Key Man…
Fitness Business Owner? Get Your Financial KPIs on Track As a personal trainer or fitness studio owner, you spend the majority of your days motivating everyone around you to be…
The million dollar question – what exactly is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital currency transferred between peers and confirmed in a public ledger through a process called mining. These digital…
Ready to experience top line revenue growth? Business owners are all searching for sustainable growth, but few have the time and bandwidth to accomplish critical marketing and sales initiatives. Your top…
Time to Automate Your Accounting Function Your new business is up and running. You have customers, but you have no time. You’re working late into the night, not paying enough…
Last week, we had the awesome opportunity to participate in the Southeast’s preeminent tech festival, AKA, Sloss Tech 2017. Here’s David Averyt, Managing Director at Acuity Birmingham, with a behind-the-scenes…
This post is part of Acuity’s Master Class Series, dedicated to shedding light on financial and other influential industry topics. Our goal is to provide expert insights to empower the…
Are compliance challenges hindering your small business growth? You’re not alone. It seems that regulatory compliance has never been more complicated, and businesses looking to grow are feeling the impact….
