The Water Break - October Newsletter

October 6th, 2023
Hey there, fearless readers of our company newsletter!

October has rolled in with all its autumnal charm, and you know what that means—it's time to whip out those calculators, dust off your strategic thinking caps, and maybe even get your cybersecurity superhero costume ready.

Why, you ask? Well, October isn't just about crisp leaves and pumpkin spice lattes; it's also the month when we dive headfirst into the delightful world of year-end financials and start prepping our business strategy for the shiny new year on the horizon.

And if that's not enough, we'll sprinkle in a dash of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and wrap it all up with a spooktacular Happy Halloween. (Don't miss the Spooky Story Podcast recommendations in this newsletter!) So, grab your coffee, your thinking cap, and maybe even a pumpkin spice candle for good measure—October is here, and it's packed with excitement and opportunity!

Enjoy The Water Break!
FRESHLY BREWED
THE FIRST SIP
How to Turn Your Fractional CFO into a Revenue Wizard for Your Small Business 

Imagine having a financial wizard by your side, someone who not only understands the magic of numbers but can also conjure up strategies to keep your revenue flowing consistently.

Well, folks, it's not a scene from a fantasy novel; it's the reality of having a Fractional CFO in your corner. In the business world, where the financial landscape can sometimes resemble a wild roller coaster ride, having a trusted advisor to help you strategize, stay accountable, and keep the revenue train chugging along smoothly is like having your very own revenue director.

So, grab your wands—or calculators—and let's explore how a fractional CFO can add more than a touch of financial magic to your small business!

Book Your Business Insight Chat today to get a strategic revenue partner!
GROW YOUR WATERCOOLER GANG

Hello, Tech Heroes!

As October ushers in Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're giving a shout-out to the guardians of our secure tech stack. To our IT wizards and cybersecurity sentinels, you're the real MVPs. Join us as we celebrate your efforts to keep our digital world safe and sound! 🛡️🦸‍♂️

Cole Younger and the Team at Younger Enterprise Systems - for small business "YES, you have an IT Department"
Check out their website!
Kevin McDaniel and Team of IT Strategies Group - Medium-sized to enterprise companies
Check out their website!
Jeremy Boerger, The ITAM Coach - Boerger Consulting - “Cut your software budget without buying less software"
Check out their website!
9-2-5 BUSINESS BOOSTER CLUB SPOTLIGHT
Welcome to our latest newsletter segment, "Success Stories," where we take you behind the scenes of our journey with clients who've experienced remarkable transformations.

At Specialized Office Support, we're not just about providing services; we're about igniting positive change in the businesses we partner with.
Success Stories: Hotel Staffing Service
Imagine a staffing company with a chaotic circus act, juggling countless tasks. That's when SOS stepped in as the ringmaster of bookkeeping magic!

For our client, it all started with bookkeeping. But with SOS, it became the opening act to a spectacular business transformation. We'll reveal how this simple shift led to efficiency and data insights, helping them run a smarter and more successful operation.

Join us to uncover the story of how it all starts with bookkeeping!
Dive into this Success Story!
THE WIZARD OF OPS 🪄
Maximize Your Business's Financial Potential: Act Now with SOS Bookkeeping Special Before Year's End!
Together with SOS
In the business world, a clear and simple financial picture is the cornerstone of effective decision-making. While most bookkeeping services focus on organizing your expenses and income, at SOS, we go beyond the basics. We implement a strategic approach to your financial management, designed to help you preserve cash, build profit, and make value-driven investments within your business.

Get a 2024 strategy around your bookkeeping services. Work with us in October and receive one month free of basic bookkeeping services. That is a $299 savings! You'll also receive an invitation to take a 15-minute assessment and receive a report to begin to build a solid strategy for 2024!

Book a Business Insight Chat!
THE APP-Y HOUR
Our favorite business apps are muddled with efficiency and shaken with automation possibilities. 

LastPass: Our cybersecurity sidekick.

In their latest blog for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, they tackle the art of tech stack modernization. Get ready to level up your digital defenses!

Ready to modernize your tech stack?

Let's dive in together!

Read more from Last Pass Blog!
THE SECOND SIP
Maximizing Business Value: A Year-End Reflection

As the leaves change color and the holiday season approaches, the fourth quarter of the year brings with it a unique opportunity for business owners: the chance to reflect on their business's performance over the past year. 

It's a time to assess where you've succeeded and where you may have fallen short of expectations. But more importantly, it's the perfect moment to seize control of your business's future by creating a solid strategy and executing it to perfection, all with the aim of cultivating its monetary value in the next fiscal year.

Sip it up here
ARE YOUR EARS BURNING?
6 Podcasts for the Spooky Season
Get ready to experience spine-tingling chills and hair-raising thrills because Halloween is creeping closer, and we've brewed up a cauldron of eeriness just for you! 🎙️
Sip it up here
Psst, hey you! Yeah, you with the coffee cup.
We know you're taking a "water break" right now, but guess what?
We've got the inside scoop on next month's newsletter.

So keep your ear to the ground (or your eyes on your inbox), because we'll serve up more piping-hot news before you know it!