The Botkeeper Blog

Most people don’t like going to the dentist. Admittedly, we’re among “most people” and would rather sit in traffic than a dentist’s chair. In fact, here are some of the thoughts that float around our human heads (our bots don’t have teeth) before we visit the dentist; we’re sure you can relate.

What’s the secret recipe for keeping your employees happy? Some might think it’s as simple as bringing in a ping pong table and free lunch, but a 2017 study of more than 500 employees showed that health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan are more important to employees than office perks.

So how do you keep your staff happy? You want your company to thrive, and you want to keep the top-tier talent in-house by ensuring their happiness in ways other companies aren’t able to.

Since 2013, Calgary, Alberta-based Achen Henderson CPAs has been focused on helping business leaders and entrepreneurs take their organizations to the next level. The firm offers customized services to fit the needs of each client, providing a high-performance virtual accounting solution that’s tailored for growth. But Achen Henderson CPAs didn’t start out that way.

Before Jody Padar joined her father’s Chicago-based CPA firm, the bulk of their work and focus was on helping clients with tax prep and filing. There was no innovation, and certainly no time to explore new growth opportunities for a small firm with limited options.

There are a lot of responsibilities that come with running a successful construction business, but job costing is one of the most important. It's sort of like planning out your grocery list for Thanksgiving dinner...you want to get just the right amounts of everything without breaking the bank. And like planning the perfect holiday fête, when done correctly, job costing can ensure your construction business is successful while keeping surprises to a minimum.