Sitemap | Website Organization
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Sitemap / Website Organization Overview:
Most of this Website is self explanatory. There are sub-pages linked to parent pages in the main navigation menu, but the posts and post categories, under the Resources Category and main menu item and the sub-categories below the first-tier Articles Category deserves some clarification.
⇑ In addition, each post has a category drop-down menu in the right sidebar under the contact information block that shows the relationship between categories and sub-categories. ⇑
Screen Shot – Resources Categories and sub-Categories
Resources Category (Main Menu Item) and First Tier Categories/Posts:
Under the Resources Category and Main Menu Item
- Articles Category and Articles by sub-Categories
- Business Problems and Solutions Category
- Links to Additional Small Business Resources Post
- News Category
- Newsletters Category
- Prospects Category
- Videos and Podcasts (under construction) Category
First Tier Categories Explained:
For the first tier categories, the Articles Category simply lists all Articles and is further broken down into second-tier sub-categories (explained below) to help you (the user) find your topic of interest, quicker.
The Business Problems and Solutions Category is for those users whose businesses have more severe financial or operational issues that require immediate attention.
Links to Additional Small Business Resources are a collection of internal and outbound links to articles that address:
- Relevant and trending Small Business Topics as well as,
- External links to Personal Finance and Tax “asset” information designed to assist and provide answers to individuals for common, frequently asked questions.
The News Category captures announcements made by Engineered Accounting Solutions.
Newsletters are published (“periodically,” need to do a better job here) for the benefit of clients, friends and prospects that are meant to be fun and informative, and light on accounting, and tax technical detail.
The Prospects Category was meant for those potential clients that may have questions re: what we do and if we can help.
The Videos and Podcasts Category is under construction – this represents a placeholder.
Second Tier sub-Categories for Articles:
The Articles Category which lists all Articles is further broken down into the following sub-categories:
Articles sub-Categories
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Financial Concepts
- Advisory and Equity
- Advisory and Profitability
- Budgeting
- Pillar Articles
- Tax Debt Representation
- Tax Issues and Solutions
Second Tier sub-Categories Explained:
Articles are further divided by topic and type of content –
Accounting and Bookkeeping is a general (foundation) category that discusses the distinctions between accounting and bookkeeping, why accuracy matters in accounting and some helpful tips/hints regarding bookkeeping. The posts here emphasize the importance of keeping accurate records.
Accounting and Financial Concepts discusses the importance of being able to discuss these topics confidently with creditors, customers, and investors. These groups will form perceptions of you and your business based on your understanding of some basic concepts.
Advisory and Equity focuses on building wealth and discusses common misconceptions about taking money out of your business.
Advisory and Profitability is a broad category that demonstrates the importance of pricing your products and services, the importance of maximizing gross profit through case studies, strategies and tactics to fight inflation, and profitability relative to difficult clients and customers.
Budgeting introduces a cash management plan for small businesses to try and constrain behavior to focus businesses toward those activities and initiatives that satisfy goals and targets within an operating period.
Pillar Articles are in-depth articles that have enough detail, ideas, and specifics to help businesses formulate their own solutions.
Tax Debt Representation concerns the intricacies about dealing with the IRS and the importance of choosing the right representation to ensure the best possible outcome for you, the client.
Tax Issues and Solutions is a general category with several topics including, tax planning, those activities or tax positions that may raise IRS red flags, the difference between stock and debt basis – what they are and why they’re important, a newsletter that discusses different types of business entities, tax deductions and pricing, and EIN numbers – what they are and why they’re important.
