Articles written by Johanus Haidner
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Losing Weight is Hard
Keeping motivation can be tough with a new lifestyle choice. Here are a couple of pointers to help keep the spirit willing.
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Basic Accounting – Understanding Credit Cards
Bookkeeping for credit card entries can be confusing. Here's how to simplify the bookkeeping and understand the overall relationship in the accounting process.
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Basic Bookkeeping Set Up
For some small businesses it is sufficient to build a spreadsheet template to use as an accounting system, similar to a manual ledger. Start with this example.
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Fixed Assets in Small Businiess Accounting
Tracking fixed assets can be confusing when just learning basic bookkeeping in small business. Here's what to look for and how to amortize these items properly.
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Increasing Your Chances in Online Dating
In order to have the best chances in online dating, communication must be open and articulate, and contain certain qualities.
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The Right Way to Use Coupons
Coupons are flouted as great money savers; but used incorrectly one can end up spending more than if there were no coupons. Here's how to avoid that!
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Avoiding Collections Problems in Small Business
One problem with small business, especially home-based consulting and service businesses, is being able to collect in a timely basis - or sometimes at all - from clients.
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Alberta Incorporation Basics
Alberta is one of the simplest provinces to incorporate in, making it easy for new business owners to choose a corporation as their business form.
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Ways to Keep Household Costs Lower
There are many ways to lower costs around the home. Some of these are better known than others. Here are some common ones and some not-so-common ones.
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Home Budget Saving Tips
There are many ways to lower costs around the home. Some of these are better known than others. Here are some common ones and some not-so-common ones.
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Adapting to Polyphasic Sleep
Western culture and lifestyle is based on primarily monophasic sleep patterns. Adjusting to a different sleep lifestyle has challenges, but they can be overcome.
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Understanding Polyphasic Sleep
Most people in Western Society sleep one time per 24 hour period. There are alternatives that are demonstrating that we can get by on less sleep and remain healthy.
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Edmonton = Deadmonton? Anything But!
Anyone who complains there's nothing to do in Edmonton isn't looking. With festivals, city-sponsored and community events, there is always something going on.
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Free Tools and Programs for the Web
There are many free programs and resources available to the public for building great websites and blogs. There is no need to spend a fortune on add-ons, either!
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GnuCash Product Review
There are hundreds of personal finance programs available, most in the $40 range. However, one stands out, not only because it is free, but also because it works well!
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Some Frugal Living Tips
It's always been said that living below one's means is the only way to get ahead. Here are a few things that can help.
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Some Simple Ways to Save on Car Expenses
It is fairly easy to keep automobile expenses to a minimum if some straight-forward guidelines regarding vehicle use and maintenance are followed.
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Getting Kids Involved in House Work
It's not often easy to get children to assist in the upkeep of the home, but with creativity, diligence and gentle reminders there are ways to get them more interested.
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Understanding Crohn's Disease
It isn't always easy to understand the daily issues of someone who is suffering from a chronic illness such as Crohn's; here are some tips.
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Playing for Fitness and Family Togetherness
Using play can build a better relationship with young children and get an adult into shape at the same time. Playgrounds are great fun, and truly build family!
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Identifying Loan Scams
With the ability to conduct business over the internet, scammers are finding ways to prey on people in all manners. Fake loan companies are one of these.
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Who is Considered Jewish?
There is sometimes some confusion as to who is considered to be Jewish, as there is some debate amongst the different sects.
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The Importance of a Budget
Realizing and understanding the importance of making a money management routine is something most people never do. Why would anyone want to do something like this?
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Reducing Debt – a Plan That Works!
If your debt is forcing you to think seriously about developing a budget, then you are on the right track. There are some definitive steps that you can take to increase y
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Special Ways to Please on Mother's Day
Giving flowers or expensive gifts isn't the only way to show love for Mom. Here are a few suggestions to make the day extra special without spending a lot of money
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Late With Your Taxes? Time to Get an Advisor
Many people fail to file their taxes on time, especially those running very small businesses. Being late can actually cost more than the fees to get it done right.
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Writing Letters in Online Dating
Too often people get stumped about what to say and what to write about when they first connect with someone online. Here are a few tips to get you started
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The Most Important Success Tool – Pen and Paper
Most people never actually solidify their goals in such a way that they are tangible and reachable. Here is a step-by-step method to accomplish personal goals.
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Attain Personal Success Using Business Models
There are several ways that individual can meet their personal goals, whether at work, home, or in personal relationships. One is to actually use the business model MBO.
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Reasons to Do Your Taxes Early
Procrastination is common when it comes to doing our taxes. Here are a couple of reasons NOT to follow the normal pattern
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Getting Your Home Organized
Organizing your home is sometimes a challenge - it's like spring cleaning - and is something we don't always look forward to. Here are some tips to make it easier.
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Fighting Clutter: the Rule of Two
Often our offices and home are full of clutter that we cannot keep control of. Following this simple rule can help you to stay organized and increase order in your life.
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Simple Sword Care
Here are some simple tips on taking care of your new sword that will help make it last for many years.
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Pay Yourself First
Why should you pay yourself first when you are managing your personal budget? There are certain principles involved in this, and why they are followed. Here are a few.
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Starting Home Renovations – Hiring a Contractor
Spring is coming and that's when most home renovations begin. Before you start, be aware of what it means to hire a contractor and understand your obligations and what to
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Financial Spring Cleaning
With the current issues in the economy it's time you cleaned out your attic and managed your financial budgets better.
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Shareholder Agreements in a Business Partnership
A partnership may seem easy, especially when you are first starting and everyone is on the same page. A partnership agreement ensures that they are!
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The Budgeting Process – Other Items and Issues
When creating the budget, there are certain business issues that need to be examined in order to use the budget in the best manner.
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Business Budgeting – Why and What
Budgeting is done for a variety of reasons. Many companies will use this to set benchmarks for managers and for bonuses, but this should not be the primary purpose.
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Virtual Office – What is it and How Can it Help
Home based offices often have a stigma of not being professional, and in some instances this image makes it harder to do business. A virtual office can help!
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Dealing with Merchandise Returns
Retail or wholesale, sales returns need proper tracking, so you don't lose money! It's easy to lose track - here are some issues to be aware of.
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Ways to Incorporate in Canada
In deciding to incorporate your company, there are costs that you must pay, whether you do this through an accountant, lawyer, or registry agent. What's the difference?
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Proprietorships vs. Corporations
There is often confusion as to whether it is better to incorporate a business or keep it as an unincorporated proprietorship (or partnership). Here's some help.
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Basic Bookkeeping Concepts
The concept of keeping your own books is simple and easy to learn. Here's a basic starter regarding revenue and costs.
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Bookkeeping Concepts: Assets & Liabilities
The concept of keeping your own books is simple and easy to learn. Here's a basic starter regarding company assets and liabilities.
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Making Entries in Basic Bookkeeping
Making the basic bookkeeping entries requires some understanding of basic accounting, but most people can master this very quickly.
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How to Incorporate in Canada
It's amazingly simple to incorporate in Canada. Most provinces allow you to do all the work yourself, without any outside consultation.
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Home Office Filing
Organizing your client files, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and human resources files doesn't have to be complex.
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Ways to Spot a Love Scam
Scammers frequent internet dating sites trying to get money for nothing other than writing a few letters and saying they love someone here in North America.
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Allowable Home Office Expenses
One of the questions most heard by accountants and business advisors is, "What can I write off for my home office?" What are the allowable home office deductions, really?
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How to Start Your Own Business
If you are set on starting your own business, there are some basic steps you should follow: market research, business planning, financing, and choosing a business model.
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A Simple Business Plan
Business planning takes reflection and understanding of your goals; here is a simple outline to get you started.
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Understanding Liability Accounts
Just what are liability accounts? What is the correct way to track these? How important are they in the overall scheme of your business?
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Love Money Business Loans
Many small businesses get their start from love money. What's the best way to track this for your business and those who helped it start?
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Small Business Bookkeeping Basics
If you want to do your own bookkeeping and accounting, here are some basic guidelines.
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Understanding the Income Statement
What your Profit & Loss (Income) Statement is all about, and the easiest ways to set up your accounts for a small business.
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Keeping Your Accounts Straight
Most small business owners are unfamiliar with accounting set up, and often get confused when setting up accounts. Learn what the different types of accounts are, and why
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More Equitable Divorce Solutions
Marriages break up, your family doesn't have to. There is an alternative to traditional divorce solutions that will work better for everyone, especially the kids.
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Global Markets & Heating Costs
There is currently a lot of worry about the pricing of natural gas, and why prices are higher than some analysts expected. How does this affect you?
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Business Effects on Credit
What the effects of business credit are personally and a couple of ways to deal with this.
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Dealing With Your (Soon-to-be) Ex
Dealing with your estranged partner can be difficult. Using these strategies, you can make it easier for both of you to get along, and likely even begin to heal the rift.
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Bookkeeping How-To
How bookkeeping entries work and how to have a simple bookkeeping system in order.
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What is Western Martial Arts
Martial arts from Germany, England, Italy, France and other European countries is alive and practiced today. It focuses on swordsmanship, self defense, and other weapons.
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Bookkeeping at Home
How to categorize and track your revenues and expenses, and other accounting items, for any small business.
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Home Business Basics
What's most important for every home-based business - space, time management, and separation of personal and business life.
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Keeping Your Records Straight
How to organize your home-based business bookkeeping records.
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