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Here’s what scalability means to petroleum distributors: It allows you to quickly grow without adding head count and increasing expenses. Boom! More profit! What does accounting automation look like? Almost all accounting functions can be automated. With Commander,...

Yes, switching accounting software can be painful, overwhelming, time intensive and costly. However, continuing to use software that doesn’t work properly can be MORE painful and costly. When assessing a new accounting software provider, you should ask the following...

Ever heard the saying ‘nothing changes if nothing changes?’ It’s a mantra that challenges you to make changes in your business and life that are necessary for growth. If you keep doing the same things, without adapting and without changing, then you’ll miss out on...

As you manage your customer pricing, quoting, and other business spreadsheets, I want you to imagine something. Imagine the amount of time you spend printing and scanning each week, as a part of this process. Imagine the minutes that add up to hours while you key in...

For financial statements to be useful, they must be accurate, easy to produce, and shouldn’t cost you a million dollars to get from your CPA. Useful being the keyword. Which, many aren’t unless you spend time and money to have your CPA review them with you. This begs...

The unstoppable Prudy Bennett of Home Oil Company took a moment to share her thoughts on running a successful petroleum distribution company, the importance of family, and never losing your sense of humor with all of us at AIMS. The blog that follows is based on our...

….I don’t realize it till 3 months AFTER it’s installed? That’s a difficult scenario to resolve so it’s best to prevent it from ever happening. To avoid this situation, what do you need to know? First, start off by analyzing your company’s needs. Ask the following:...

Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly what to expect every time you enter a new business partnership? While you can’t find out everything about a potential partner online, there are some things you can do to learn more about them. First, think about all of your current...

One of the most painful parts of transitioning to a new accounting software is installing and setting it up. Doesn’t it always seem like: It doesn’t work like it should. It takes forever to set it up. It’s buggy. It’s not customized to fit your unique financial data...

If your software company support doesn’t understand your business, it’s going to be hard for them to help you. Most of us have experienced this in some capacity or another. We’ve called a customer support hotline and our experience was less than stellar. Or worse,...