{"id":64243,"date":"2022-09-05T11:57:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T17:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/clone-of-guide-to-managing-your-small-business-finances\/"},"modified":"2024-03-27T14:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T20:13:35","slug":"guide-to-small-business-finances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/guide-to-small-business-finances\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Managing Your Small Business Finances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"64412\" width=\"364\" data-init-width=\"601\" height=\"452\" data-init-height=\"747\" title=\"Header-01\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Header-01-3.png\" data-width=\"364\" data-height=\"452\" oada-type=\"image\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"\">Welcome to the Small Business Guide to Managing Your Small Business Finances<span>.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"\">As the owner of a small business, you are likely all too aware of the many moving pieces it takes for a business to run smoothly. Dealing with finances is often the last area owners want to spend time on. While this area of the business can be very intimidating for many, it doesn&#8217;t have to be. Take a look at the content below to get off to the right start.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--tcb-color-8)  !important; --tcb-applied-color:var$(--tcb-color-8)  !important;\">Full table of contents<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#1\" data-id=\"64414\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-3.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 768;\" width=\"75\" height=\"72\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"72\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"768\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">1<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Bookkeeping basics<\/h4>\n<p>As a small business owner you likely have long hours and even longer to-do lists. You&#8217;re responsible for keeping the business running, but you have to figure out ways to grow, keep employees happy, and delight your customers, which can be stressful. One of the the most stressful areas of business for an owner is bookkeeping, but there are ways to lessen the burden.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/bookkeeping-small-business\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Bookkeeping fundamentals for small business owners<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fundera.com\/business-accounting\/bookkeeping-services\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to find the best bookkeeping service for your small business<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizdaily.com\/9-smart-bookkeeping-tips-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">9 smart bookkeeping tips for small businesses<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/guide-local-marketing\/#:~:text=Improve%20local%20SEO%20with%20Google%20My%20Business\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Bookkeeping tips for small business owners<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/small-business-bookkeeping\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">The ultimate guide to small business accounting<span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"1-01-3 orange\" data-id=\"65852\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-01-3-orange.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"#2-01\" data-id=\"64415\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-01-3.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#2\" data-id=\"64416\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-3.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 800 \/ 784;\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"75\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"784\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">2<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Cloud-based accounting software<\/h4>\n<p>Cloud-based accounting software is a perfect solution for business owners who don\u2019t want to hire a professional due to high costs, but also don\u2019t want the extra hassle. If you\u2019re unsure about adopting this technology, take a look at the many benefits of it below. It could relieve a lot of your business-related stress in the long run.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/cloud-based-accounting-software\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How cloud-based accounting software can benefit your business<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/office-apps\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Killer apps that will help you take your office wherever you are<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/au\/blog\/growing-a-business\/is-cloud-accounting-safe-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Is cloud accounting safe for your small business?<\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/7542-choosing-accounting-software.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Choosing the right cloud-based accounting software<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/accounting-software-advantages-2947882\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">6 advantages of using small business accounting software<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#3\" data-id=\"64417\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-3.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 668 \/ 800;\" width=\"75\" height=\"90\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"90\" data-init-width=\"668\" data-init-height=\"800\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">3<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Financials and projections<\/h4>\n<p>It can be easy to let your business run you rather than the other way around. Between meetings, emails, and projects, you may feel like you\u2019re constantly playing catch-up rather than taking a proactive approach to managing your clients and growing your revenue. Establishing financial projections can allow you to regain control of your consulting business, shape your business the way you want, and identify areas to target for growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketingconsultant.com\/financials-and-projections\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">What marketing consultants need to know about financials and projections<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/accounting-software\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Can accounting reports really be beautiful?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/putting-profit-first\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Why you should put profit first [Podcast]<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/financial-forecasting-for-your-small-business-393241\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Grow your small business with financial forecasting<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/business.financialpost.com\/entrepreneur\/money\/five-tools-for-forecasting-your-small-businesss-cash-flow\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Five tools for forecasting your small business&#8217;s cash flow<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-Skills-tutorials\/Forecasting-Using-Financial-Statements\/608997-2.html\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Forecasting using financial statements<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"3-01-3 orange\" data-id=\"65853\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-01-3-orange.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"#4-01\" data-id=\"64420\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-01-3.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#4\" data-id=\"64419\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-3.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 748 \/ 800;\" width=\"75\" height=\"80\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"80\" data-init-width=\"748\" data-init-height=\"800\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">4<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Payroll outsourcing<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019re beginning to feel out of your depth with internal payroll management, it may be time to consider outsourcing the process. And while the idea of handing over such an important task (not to mention all that sensitive information!) to a third party may be nerve-wracking, there are some tips to help ease the transition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/outsource-payroll\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Tips for outsourcing your payroll<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketingconsultant.com\/limiting-future-not-automating-outsourcing\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Are you limiting your future by not automating and outsourcing more?<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/scale-small-business-efficiently\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">Tips for scaling your business efficiently and effectively<\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paychex.com\/articles\/payroll-taxes\/is-payroll-outsourcing-right-for-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Is payroll outsourcing right for your small business?<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paychex.com\/articles\/payroll-taxes\/small-business-top-5-payroll-outsourcing-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Small business owners&#8217; top 5 payroll outsourcing benefits<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2017\/02\/outsource-payroll-small-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">4 reasons small businesses should outsource payroll<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/\" title=\"How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"51868\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/domenico-loia-hGV2TfOh0ns-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"website\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/domenico-loia-hGV2TfOh0ns-unsplash.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/domenico-loia-hGV2TfOh0ns-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/\" title=\"How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing\">How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your website is the heart of your online marketing presence. It\u2019s the one place on the internet over which you <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/#more-51868\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/\" title=\"The Small Business Guide to Podcasting\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"51685\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"podcast\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/\" title=\"The Small Business Guide to Podcasting\">The Small Business Guide to Podcasting<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The term podcasting has become mainstream these days and interest in this medium is on the rise and, rightfully so. <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/#more-51685\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/\" title=\"Small Business Guide to the Google Universe\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44685\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe.jpg\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/\" title=\"Small Business Guide to the Google Universe\">Small Business Guide to the Google Universe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>While Google has a lot of different products and services, to me, the following are what truly make up Google&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/#more-44685\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/\" title=\"Content Tips to Help Your Professional Services Business Stand Out\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44594\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services.jpg\" alt=\"marketing professional services\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/\" title=\"Content Tips to Help Your Professional Services Business Stand Out\">Content Tips to Help Your Professional Services Business Stand Out<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Professional services cover a wide variety of industry, from law to accounting, and beyond. What makes these businesses unique is <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/#more-44594\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/business-growth-professional-service\/\" title=\"Keys to Business Growth for Professional Services\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44491\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business.jpg\" alt=\"grow professional service business\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/business-growth-professional-service\/\" title=\"Keys to Business Growth for Professional Services\">Keys to Business Growth for Professional Services<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Sure, people in professional services need to be good at what they do, but\u00a0their audience hopes that&#8217;s a given. Sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/business-growth-professional-service\/#more-44491\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/business-growth-professional-service\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/lead-generation-professional-services\/\" title=\"Perfecting Your Lead Generation Efforts: A Guide for Service Professionals\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44462\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/professional-service-leads.jpg\" alt=\"professional service leads\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/professional-service-leads.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/professional-service-leads-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/professional-service-leads-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/lead-generation-professional-services\/\" title=\"Perfecting Your Lead Generation Efforts: A Guide for Service Professionals\">Perfecting Your Lead Generation Efforts: A Guide for Service Professionals<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you own a professional services business, odds are you&#8217;re trying to get leads in the door. 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