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March 26, 2014 

Latino Business Owners Find New Ways to Connect with Banks

Minority-owned small businesses are less likely to borrow money from traditional lenders and less likely to have their loans approved. Access to financing is crucial for new businesses, and in Berks County, PA, there are more options available for entrepreneurs to borrow money, including a new program for Reading business owners from National Penn Bank.

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March 13, 2014 

Technology Tools for Saving Time

This year is a great year to watch for improvements in procedures and processes supported by maturing technology tools. We can look for revolutionary changes to make in our practices. However, evolutionary change can be taught and assimilated in day to day work.

Randy Johnston

 Virginia Environmental Agency Faces Critical Audit Over Grant Funds

February 4, 2014 

Virginia Environmental Agency Faces Critical Audit Over Grant Funds

Signs of poor financial oversight at a Virginia state agency responsible for environmental stewardship emerged late last summer when federal government monitors spotted record-keeping gaps during a review of six grants awarded to Virginia totaling nearly $740,000.

 How to Find Waste, Identify Unnecessary Patterns and Cut Spending

January 6, 2014 

How to Find Waste, Identify Unnecessary Patterns and Cut Spending

For accounting professionals looking to make a positive impact on their company’s bottom line, keeping a close eye on cash flow can mean the difference between profit and loss. As keepers of the books, finance managers are in prime position to evaluate expenditures, find ways to save the business money, and stand out as a…

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October 20, 2013 

How to Maximize Financial Analysis and Reporting

Businesses often want to see how their company’s financial performance stacks up against the competition, but it’s difficult for accountants to find quality data on comparable, private companies.

 New App Offers Collaborative Financial Management

September 10, 2013 

New App Offers Collaborative Financial Management

There's a new collaborative financial management app that lets users securely establish and manage their social financial relationships. The new Yodlee app, called Tandem, allows users to set up financial circles from their phone contacts and social networks, with varying degrees of account access.