Posts by Jennifer Devine
It’s all a balancing act
Being a business owner can often feel like you’re in a circus. Now, there aren’t clowns or elephants (or maybe there are…?), but between staffing, marketing, accounting, and the business itself, it can all be a balancing act. And often, it feels like you’re just spinning plates. We get it! But it doesn’t have to…
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Analysis Matters!
Why Analysis Matters: The value of a human accountant The digital tools available to help run your business are limitless in this day and age. There are apps for everything! Accounting and bookkeeping included. Technology has come so far from the days of a punch calculator, paper ledgers, and hand-writing checks, but one thing has…
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Extra Brain Power You Need to Succeed
“Business Owner” is a title you carry, but the truth is you likely carry several other titles – ones like an HR manager, Accountant, IT Specialist, and Marketer. Your mental load can be heavy. And you may feel like you need more hours in the day. But the truth is, you need your brain to…
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Serving the Property Management Industry
If you’re a property manager, the number of tasks on your punch list can get pretty long. Managing multiple locations, service requests, updates and amenities can be burdensome, and all of that is before you even think of collecting rent from your tenants. Chances are, you got into property management to turn a profit, and…
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You Don’t Have to Dread Tax Season
It’s tax season! Which, for many business owners, means sifting through receipts, spreadsheets, and stacks of paper, trying to be sure you have everything you need to file your taxes. It means extra hours, frustration, and praying you don’t get audited. Every year that deadline comes around again, and you swear you will do things…
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The Results Are In
The results are in! At the end of 2021, we surveyed our existing clients to gather their feedback on our performance here at Devine Consulting. We felt as though it was worth sharing! We are always looking for new ways to serve our clients, improve their experience working with us, and add value to the…
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We’re on your team!
We’re on your team In any business, staffing changes can present challenges. While it’s exciting to bring in new ideas, skills, and strengths to your team, it also brings new personalities, ideas, and expectations. The same can be true when part of your operations are outsourced. New team members need some time to understand the…
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Looking back and looking ahead
Looking back and looking ahead The day before a recent award show, I found myself having a bit of a moment if you will. It looked like I was struggling to find a dress to wear, but I think I was really just having a moment of reflection. I started Devine Consulting 10 years ago with…
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What does it mean to be a SageIntacct Partner?
Devine is a Sage Intacct Partner, but what does that mean? If your business has become too big for quickbooks online, but you still desire the personal and customizable solutions that you get with Devine, then Sage Intacct may be the right next step for your business. In layman’s terms, it’s basically quickbooks plus, and…
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Help for the Holidays
Help for the Holidays It’s that time of year when our schedules are packed to the brim, and our business finances might go a little haywire. The revenue and expenses may be A-typical for your business during the holidays, but that doesn’t have to stress you out! With Devine as your outsourced accounting partner, we…
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Thank you for being part of the flock
Thank you for being part of the Flock When we think through the last ten years of business, the first thing that comes to mind is gratitude. Gratitude for our team who have come alongside us to serve our clients well. Gratitude for the success we have had and the lessons we’ve learned along the…
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It’s a family affair
Fast forward to today, and the Devine Consulting “family” is as close as ever. Founder and CEO Jennifer Devine began her business amidst raising her own family and knew she wanted to establish a family culture as the company grew. And while it didn’t start as a family business, it became one along the way.…
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Meet Morgan!
Employee Spotlight: Morgan Kubes Morgan Kubes has been with Devine Consulting since February of 2021. As one of our newest employees, she has brought life, flare, and youth to our team! Morgan assists the Accounts Payable team with processing and paying bills for our clients, combing through the numbers to fix any errors in the…
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Sage Intacct is Best in Class
At Devine, we don’t just offer you our accounting expertise, we are here to help you with strategy and solutions! That’s why we are a SageIntacct partner, because we believe in offering you the best tools out there. With a software suite that is customized to your needs, the possibilities are vast. Sage Intacct is…
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Bookkeeper vs. Accountant – What’s the difference anyway?
Bookkeeper vs. Accountant – What’s the difference anyway? If you aren’t in the finance world, you may not understand the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant. They both handle your finances, look at your bank statements and need to see your receipts, but they are definitely not created equal. And without knowing the difference,…
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