As a business owner, you are stretched thin. You have so many demands on your time and on your budget. What if you could save both money and time for your business? Follow these three tips to do just that.

Automate

Technology really is our friend, especially if you own a business. You can streamline just about any activity you need to do, if you just find the right program or app. Let’s look at paying bills, for instance: There are several programs available, each with its own strength. When evaluating programs, don’t forget to add the cost of the actual checks to be printed. Several companies offer business check bundles that can be used with most software programs. Just check for compatibility before you purchase anything.

Saving time with this program is easy to see. You needn’t handwrite your checks anymore. You don’t even have to hand endorse the checks. A stamp can be purchased, or in some cases is automatically included in your order. Also, it is easy to reorder checks; you don’t have to spend time worrying about what to order once you’ve found what you like. [Read more…]