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Chris Macksey
COULD “THE MENU’S” RESTAURANT “HAWTHORN” ...

Amidst all the mayhem of “The Menu”, I found myself wondering that exact question. How on earth could a restaurant with five tables on a private island actually be financially feasible?

COULD “THE MENU’S” RESTAURANT “HAWTHORN” ACTUALLY EXIST?
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Chris Macksey
What is Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family & ...

President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act requiring companies to provide both limited paid sick leave and expanded family leave to employees impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak effective April 1st. We're joined by Gaye Weinberger of Organization Ink as we touch on Unemployment, Sick and Paid leave and how it all works.

What is Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family & Medical Leave?
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Chris Macksey
COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Rules

The CARES Act includes a loan program for keeping employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 epidemic. Here's how it works!

COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Rules
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Chris Macksey
Connecting Your AMex to One Bank Feed in ...

You may have noticed in the last couple of weeks that AMex’s bank connection in Quickbooks Online switched to a multi-card setup, where each employee card gets its only account in the chart of accounts. This is great if you have two or three cards, but if you have half a dozen or more… well, it’s a real pain in the ass. Here’s how to fix it.

Connecting Your AMex to One Bank Feed in Quickbooks Online
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So, about that Unemployment Audit

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UGH!  You’ve received notice of an upcoming unemployment audit from the state.  Take a deep breath – it will be okay!

Custom Business Solutions is now Prix Fixe Accounting

Custom Business Solutions is now Prix Fixe Accounting

This expansion of our practice has made us realize the value of selecting a particular niche that we can focus on to stand out as industry experts. We have a team of hospitality industry insiders, and restaurants feed our passion. That is why we have decided to transform our practice and develop a brand that speaks to an industry we love.

Should I Open a Restaurant? A list of pros and cons

Should I Open a Restaurant? A list of pros and cons

9 out of 10 restaurants fail within the first year… We’ve all heard it before, the truth is, that the claim simply isn’t true. This is one of those facts that float around that people spout out without verifying the data.

The Difference between restaurant comps, discounts & voids

The Difference between restaurant comps, discounts & voids

In the restaurant industry, Comps, Discounts and Voids are often used interchangeably, but are they the same? Turns out, some are, some aren’t. In this post we’ll do a deeper dive into these 3 subjects, and where to use them appropriately.

How your Servers are ruining your food cost

How your Servers are ruining your food cost

Many times, when discussing food cost, a high number can be blamed on the chef’s inability to do their job properly. However, that’s not always the case.

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Balancing a Cash Drawer Register

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Balancing a Cash Drawer Register

Balancing a drawer isn’t a big worry for some small-business owners. To others, it's a constant worry if that is the correct amount of cash in the drawer.

Chris Macksey Appointed to Intuit Accountants Council

A Business Advisor and Accountant at Prix Fixe Accounting, Macksey is one of 12 council members who will share their insights, experience and expertise to help Intuit develop new products and services for accounting professionals and small businesses worldwide.

 

Looking for a Quote?

Every hospitality business is a little different. Some businesses have catering, retail, multiple locations, maybe even some skeletons in the closets. That’s fine! We’ve seen it all, but we need to know all this before we’re ready to give you a quote. We promise, it won’t take long, so: