Feb 25, 2022
Do you cringe when it's time to close the books? Are you frequently frustrated by an accounting problem, or certain tasks your bookkeeper is asking you to do? You've got messy books, and as Mark and Jesse argue, it likely means you've got a messy business as well.
Accounting should be boring and repetitive, Mark says....
Feb 18, 2022
Gather round folks, let's have a meeting... about meetings. Many people hate them, but they are a necessary part of business communication... and unfortunately meetings often become disorganized and bloated, leaving employees frustrated and less willing to invest their time in preparing for and participating in meetings...
Feb 11, 2022
Mark and Jesse discuss the hiring process at YNAB, where the stacks of cover letters are deep and competition is fierce. How do they differentiate candidates in the first round? How do they weight employee referrals? What's the most important factor in finding the right "fit" in the final round of applicants?...
Feb 4, 2022
There are some common sayings in the business world -- "if you're not growing, you're dying" or "innovate or die" -- that suggest business owners must always be looking for the next big thing that will propel growth. The truth is, it's HARD to find things that will move the growth needle. Whether it's new menu options...