Do Your Homework

I just hung up on a sales rep. Originally, I reached out to his firm to learn more about their services. We had to reschedule a few times over the last few weeks. Finally, we were about to connect. He starts out asking lots of questions about Proforma and the project on which I was working. I asked him what he knew about Proforma, to which he replied, “not a ton.” That’s when I hung up…

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Koozie Group Creating Positive Change Through Keep It. Give It. Program

Koozie Group announced that it has taken numerous steps toward ensuring that it is leaving a positive, lasting impact with the solutions and experiences it delivers since launching its Keep it. Give it. program at the end of 2020. From donating cash and products, to enhancing its eco-conscious efforts, Koozie Group made a difference in many ways in 2021…

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The Starbucks Cold Cup Is the Internet’s Underground Must-Have Phenomenon

Starbucks reusable cups have reached near-Supreme collectible status. The coffee chain first introduced the Cold Cup line in 2018, and just a few years later, people are swooping in to buy and resell the cups on sites like Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark and eBay. Some online groups reportedly have as many as 20,000 members who share information on collecting designs…

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Should I Upgrade to Windows 11 With QuickBooks?

Ask the Accountant… Question: I keep seeing pop-ups to upgrade to Windows 11. Is that a good idea? Answer: If you do that, you will likely run into problems if you are running QuickBooks Desktop. Currently, Intuit is testing QB 2022 with Windows 11. Indications are that earlier years of QB will not be tested…

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ACS Affiliate Services Announces Addition of Four New Affiliate Partners

ACS Affiliate Services recently announced the addition of four new affiliate partners to its affiliate community during the month of February. “We are excited about the future of ACS with the addition of these new affiliate partners,” said Kirk Ross, executive VP of ACS Affiliate Services. “The strong culture inside ACS and the valued…

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Shipping Prices Could Be About to Skyrocket (Again)

The average cost to ship a 40 ft. container from China to the U.S. West Coast could soon hit up to $8,000 for a yearlong freight contract, a record high and a significant increase over last year’s average of $5,500. Meanwhile, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is putting further strain on international shipping, potentially driving prices up further…

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