We created a small survey type tool for receivables management in business. Our group focuses on financial management for Skool owners, business owners, etc. Our topics of discussion surround cash flow, banking, bookkeeping, AR/AP, and more. Our free resources is growing weekly right now to provide as much value to you as possible. Here's a link so you can join today - https://www.skool.com/accounting If you all want to check out my tool that we built (10 questions) you can do that below and just maybe it'll help you out! https://receivablesanalysis.netlify.app/ Have a great week you all!

A thought I keep coming back to lately... I talk to a lot of salespeople in Direct Sales Mastery, and almost everyone says the same thing when their pipeline dries up. "I just need to send more messages." But every time I actually watch someone turn it around, it's never because they cold messaged harder. It's because they started just... talking to people. Commenting, replying, being useful in random threads, without an agenda. By the time they ask for a call, it doesn't even feel like a pitch anymore. Kind of ironic that the "network less, connect more" approach works better than actual networking 😂 Anyone else notice this? I love seeing how people here build relationships before they ever try to sell anything. What's actually working for you?

One of the biggest lessons I've learned as an entrepreneur is this: Always be planting seeds. Today, I had a sales call that resulted in $14,600 in revenue ($5,900 upfront and $725/month for 12 months). The conversation was easy. There was no pressure. No convincing. Just: ✅ Build genuine rapport. ✅ Clarify their problem and pain. ✅ Present a clear solution. ✅ Ask if they're ready for the next step. Now, I'm not sharing this to brag because not every sales call goes like this. The reason this one did? I met this person over two years ago. We connected through in-person networking, stayed in touch, and built a genuine relationship over time. There was never a sales pitch or expectation. I simply focused on being helpful and showing up consistently. When the time came for them to need bookkeeping help, they already trusted me. That's the power of planting seeds. Remember, not every conversation will lead to a client today. Not every networking event will produce an immediate referral. Not every social media post will generate a lead. But if you consistently show up, provide value, and build authentic relationships, those seeds begin to grow. Sometimes it takes months. Sometimes it takes years. But when the timing is right, people remember who was there to help. 🌱 Keep planting. Keep serving. Keep showing up. Let's start Doing Business Right! DBR P.S. 📚 If you're looking to improve your bookkeeping, learn QuickBooks Online, and discover practical business strategies to help your business grow, you're in the right place. Inside the DBR Bookkeeping community, we share real-world tips, tutorials, and discussions designed to help entrepreneurs gain financial clarity and make better business decisions.

One of the most important decisions you'll make as a business owner is determining whether someone should be a W-2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor. Independent Contractors (1099): ✅ Control how they do their work ✅ Usually work with multiple clients ✅ Pay their own taxes Employees (W-2): ✅ Work under your direction ✅ Follow your schedule and processes ✅ Receive wages through payroll, with taxes withheld by the employer Why does this matter? Misclassifying workers can lead to payroll tax issues, penalties, and compliance problems. Getting it right from the start protects both your business and your workers. 📚 This month's focus inside the DBR Bookkeeping community is Payroll & Independent Contractors. We'll be covering: - Employee vs. contractor classifications - Payroll tax basics - Common compliance mistakes - Practical tips for small business owners If you're looking to better understand payroll and your responsibilities as an employer, come join us! Let's start Doing Business Right! DBR

I started the DBR Bookkeeping Community because I realized so many passionate entrepreneurs weren't struggling because they lacked talent—they were struggling because no one had ever taught them how to understand their business finances. I wanted to create a place where business owners and aspiring bookkeepers could ask questions without judgment, build confidence, and learn practical skills they could immediately apply. My goal isn't just to help people keep cleaner books; it's to help them understand their numbers so they can make better decisions, grow with confidence, and spend more time doing what they love. If I can help one entrepreneur replace confusion with clarity and fear with confidence, then I'm doing exactly what I set out to do: Doing Business Right. Dr. Bryan Raya DBR Bookkeeping Doing Business Right p.s. If you know anyone who is ready to upgrade their skills and gain confidence in QuickBooks Online, have them check out the community