Resources Library | Godwin & Associates, CPA

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Office organizing 101

If you left your office in disarray before the holidays, you’re probably not the only one. However, a cluttered workspace can hinder your productivity...

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From the firm: What's your 2020 vision?

It’s a new year—and a new decade! Do you have plans for what you want to achieve over the next year? If not, let this issue of In The Loop be your gui...

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Live in the moment

It’s a brand new decade! Are you ready to make the most of each day? If you need a little help to live in the moment, try these tips:

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Soup's on!

These simple but substantial soups and stews will help you ease back into healthy eating after the holidays. Best of all, they require only a few ingr...

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Eco-friendly holiday tips

Lights, heat, cooking and wrapping gifts are just some of the ways energy use gets amped up at the holidays. Review our list of tactics below to make...

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Ho-ho-hold the holiday overload

Is your to-do list already a mile long this holiday season? If so, you might be setting yourself up for serious holiday overload. These simplifying st...

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Cook for a crowd—no sweat!

The holidays are a great time to gather family and friends for a holiday meal. However, as your guest count multiplies, so might your worries—unless y...

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EOY business tips

Before the holidays completely take over, check out this list of tips for taking care of end-of-year business tasks. Doing so will help you stress les...

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Hitting the slopes 101

If you’ve always dreamed of skiing down snowy slopes, winter is the perfect time to learn. However, before you purchase skis or book a week at a ski l...

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Name that Holiday tune!

From malls to grandma’s house to your own Christmas playlist, you’ve probably heard these holiday songs hundreds of times. But do you really know the...

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From the firm: Time to spread holiday joy

It’s hard to believe the holidays are here again! In tandem with the holidays is end of year (EOY) for businesses...and all the EOY tasks that come wi...

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Achieving success as a solopreneur

Working alone is no easy task. And running a business on your own means that you, and only you, are responsible for your success. Staying focused and...

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Whoa—where did summer go? Hopefully you enjoyed it!

Now that we’re making our way into fall, it’s a good time to take stock of your business and personal financial life. Do you need to make any adjustme...

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The scariest scams to avoid

Halloween is often a season of scary tricks and spine-chilling treats, but there’s nothing scarier than falling victim to fraud. To help avoid this, b...

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Is the time right to hire employees?

Hiring your first employee or expanding your workforce is a big step, but how do you know when the time is right? If you’re unsure, take note of these...

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