How to Design a Successful Internship Program - Part 2

How to Design a Successful Internship Program - Part 2

Last week we talked about how to build a solid foundation for your internship program by defining goals and creating a structure. This week, we dive into how to find the right candidates and bring them on board so you can get one step closer to appreciating the advantages of a cost-effective and motivated group of candidates to help lead your business into the future.

How to Design a Successful Internship Program - Part 1

How to Design a Successful Internship Program - Part 1

Implementing an internship program can seem overwhelming to small business owners who are already inundated with the flurry of daily activities associated with running a successful business. However, a well-structured internship program can offer a tremendous benefit to a small business by affordably increasing productivity and recruiting well-suited staff members. We’ve taken the most valuable insights and lessons we’ve learned from running our own internship program and created a guide to help you create and implement your own successful program. By taking a few key steps and building a solid foundation, you’ll be on your way to appreciating the advantages of a cost-effective and motivated group of candidates to help lead your business into the future.

Green Envy saves time and money by automating their accounting.

Green Envy saves time and money by automating their accounting.

Green Envy Garden and Gifts is a whimsical garden shop and the source for uncommon garden and houseplants in Albany, Georgia. From the custom arrangements to their unique gift shop offerings (everything from local art pieces to fun planters), the store is an instant hit with everyone who walks through the door. If that weren’t enough, they offer outstanding customer service and an immense depth of knowledge to those they serve.

Employee Spotlight: Russ Dhooge, SVP, Product Management

Employee Spotlight: Russ Dhooge, SVP, Product Management

Here at IP Commerce, we believe a company is only as good as the employees who build it. We’re proud to have an incredibly talented team and we’d love for you to get to know some of our employees a little better.

Financial Fitness 101

Financial Fitness 101

The Commerce Sync team was thrilled to attend QuickBooks Connect Local in beautiful Boulder, Colorado a few weeks ago. It was great to see local business owners come together to learn, network and be inspired. There was a wealth of great information for entrepreneurs and we wanted to share the following tips for obtaining optimal financial fitness thanks to a presentation by QuickBooks and Square.

La Vita Bella kicks manual accounting to the curb with Commerce Sync

La Vita Bella kicks manual accounting to the curb with Commerce Sync

La Vita Bella Coffeehouse is a destination that’s fun and exciting, yet somewhere that people are treated as an old friend and can be truly comfortable. Their Espresso beverages are hand-crafted from a blend of Arabica and Ethiopian beans that are among the most sought-after and highest-quality available. Pair that with a friendly staff, live bands, home-baked treats and iconic movie marathons and it’s easy to see why Longmont, Colorado residents clamor to spend time at this downtown hot spot.

Employee Spotlight: Jeff White, Software Engineer

Employee Spotlight: Jeff White, Software Engineer

Here at IP Commerce, we believe a company is only as good as the employees who build it. We’re proud to have an incredibly talented team and we’d love for you to get to know some of our employees a little better.

Five key lessons for small businesses

Five key lessons for small businesses

Recently, the Commerce Sync team attended QuickBooks Connect Local in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. The event brought small business owners in Colorado together to learn, network and be inspired. We learned a ton of great information and wanted to share some of the highlights with our small business customers. The following five tips are based on an insightful presentation by famed expert on small business, entrepreneurship and business planning, Rhonda Abrams.

Xerocon Denver 2015

Xerocon Denver 2015

Accountants and small business owners from around the world spent the last few days converging in Commerce Sync’s hometown of Denver, Colorado for Xerocon 2015. We were thrilled to have one of our accounting partners in our own backyard and loved showing our support at such an exciting event. Here are some of our favorite moments from the week.

PupJoy streamlines Stripe and QuickBooks Online with Commerce Sync

PupJoy streamlines Stripe and QuickBooks Online with Commerce Sync

PupJoy gives dog lovers a better way to treat — a modern concierge model that combines the best of convenience, control and value — with customized ordering and to-your-door delivery of clear-labeled healthy dog treats, unique well-crafted toys and artisan accessories that are sourced from small suppliers who are focused on creating quality, responsible products.