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While QuickBooks software by Intuit is a necessity for many startup companies that can't afford an expensive accountant, there comes a time when something that handles more complex tasks is necessary. A business that outgrows QuickBooks and doesn't update its software will find itself losing ground to the competition until it shifts gears and gets a more robust platform.

Your company may be in danger of slowing itself down by staying with the software, but how do you know you have outgrown QuickBooks?

You've grown your business to its current state with basic software, and that's great – but as you continue to grow in both size and complexity, you'll need to find an accounting product that can "stretch" to provide for your new needs. With so many products on the market, it might seem overwhelming, but we have a few recommendations to help you find the best accounting software for you.

One of the most integral aspects of proper business functioning is good leadership. For an effective working environment, you should develop leadership skills and encourage company leaders to "get behind" their people. It's important to know how leaders should support employees.

If you can accomplish this, accomplishing organizational change and stimulating creativity and engagement in your workforce will be far easier.

As a business leader – regardless of your industry, how long you've been in business, or your target audience – change management is always a consideration. Aligning your workforce for a positive change experience is the key to success in trying new business ventures. To ensure a smooth and stable transition, start with a strategic plan that includes best practices for change implementation and long-term success.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

Owning a business means that you need to pay attention to every aspect of that business. You don’t have time to spearhead one major project, as it will pull attention away from the numerous other projects that will need your final approval.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – and probably again and again and again: the only constant in life is change. The problem with change, however, is that it can be negative; we must take care to ensure that we change in the right “direction” – that is, change should propel us forward rather than backward.

Struggling with change is common across the board – personally, socially, professionally, etc. Many organizations also struggle with change. Fewer problems would exist, however, if more companies took steps to reap the significant benefits of implementing change management.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in August 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

Are your business processes efficient? Inefficient processes negatively impact your position in the market, so fixing the flaws is vital to your success. The flaws, however, can be subtle and difficult to pinpoint.

Business consultants are expensive. Many firms will charge you time and materials – an hourly rate anywhere from $125 to $250 per hour, plus travel, plus lodging, plus, plus, plus. So, what should you hire a business consultant?

(Lethbridge, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia -- December 15, 2015) – Asyma Solutions, a leading provider of business process improvement consulting and software services, announced today the opening of their new location in Victoria and the addition of Gerry Durant as the regional manager.