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ConnectWise and QuickBooks – Integrate ASAP and Reap the Benefits in 2024

By WSE_WP_MainAdmin | January 9, 2024

For Managed Service Providers (MSP’s), often times, managing company finances comes second to managing client success. Enter Next Level Now – a trailblazing financial transformation firm whose controllers, CFOs, and accountants are not only adept at their craft but have…

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Taking ABA Organizations to the Next Level: The CentralReach® and Next Level Now Partnership

By josue | November 21, 2023

Next Level Now has been working intimately with ABA providers using ABA data collection software for years, providing financial consulting and hands on work with their transactional accounting systems. CentralReach is the go-to system for ABA providers, and Next Level…

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Outsourced Accountants: Next Level Now has a New Website, Same Expertise!

By WSE_WP_MainAdmin | July 17, 2023

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new website at Next Level Now! As your trusted financial advisory partner, we strive to stay at the forefront of innovation to better serve our clients. While our website may…

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Outsourced Accounting Services vs. In-House Accountants

By josue | June 14, 2023

Running a successful business requires efficient financial management. Because of this, many executives employ support to ensure accurate bookkeeping, timely tax filings, and insightful financial analysis. When it comes to managing such finances, there are two options: utilizing outsourced accounting services or…

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Outsourced CFO Service: Dangers of Not Preparing Soon

By josue | May 26, 2023

It is not unusual for early-stage companies to lack a finance chief or other financial professionals, as their primary focus is often on growth. Some startups depend on their venture-capital investors or banks for financial guidance. While there is no…

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Business Budgeting: 4 Steps to Create a Company Financial Plan

By jeni | January 16, 2023

Creating a budget is an important part of running a successful business. However, creating a budget or company financial plan can be difficult. That’s where Next Level Now comes in; our outsourced financial services will help you get your spending…

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How to Improve Your IT MSP Business Model

How to Improve Your IT MSP Business Model

By WSE_WP_MainAdmin | December 27, 2022

Joe Peppard, Principal Research Scientist for MIT’s Sloan School of Management published this article in the Wall Street Journal. In the article, he argues that businesses should consider getting rid of their IT department. While IT helps companies stand out…

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Dream Team Week 2022

Dream Team Week 2022

By WSE_WP_MainAdmin | November 29, 2022

The dedicated employees of Next Level Now met in Portsmouth, NH from September 12-16th for the company’s annual “Dream Team Week”. Dream Team Week is a company meet-up for both work and play. The team got together in Portsmouth, NH…

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Security Service Provider Getting Financial Pain Point Addressed

Client Success Story: Security Service Provider

By WSE_WP_MainAdmin | August 3, 2022

As a small Managed Security Services Provider, 1440 Security could not afford a full-time CFO or controller. Their CEO was performing many of those functions, while an office manager/bookkeeper was handling Accounts Receivable and Payable with QuickBooks. Once they learned…

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2 People Discussing an Outsourced Accounting Firm & Outsourced Accounting Solutions for Financial Success

What to Look for in an Outsourced Accounting Relationship

By josue | May 6, 2022

Handing over your company’s financial books and records to a firm can sometimes be intimidating. You’ll want to make sure the outsourced accounting firm is trustworthy and dependable. Plus, there are other qualities that you’ll want to identify beforehand. To…

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Outsourcing vs. In-House Accounting Services

By jeni | October 29, 2021

Every business, at one time or another, experiences either tremendous growth or tremendous uncertainty. During these moments, it’s important that they rely on a trustworthy CFO for success. Learn why breaking away from traditional in-house bookkeeping and accounting services can…

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Financial Technology that Can Help Your Company Succeed

By jeni | October 20, 2021

Accounting technology has transformed the profession entirely. Now, complex audits and financial processes are more accurate and efficient than ever before thanks to automations and innovations. Discover the key financial technologies that we recommend and how they can help your…

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4 Important Tips for Managing a Business

By jeni | September 16, 2021

A little while back, we were working with a client that had to close its doors. It sucked for us, it sucked for management, it sucked for the employees, and it sucked for the board and the investors. As we…

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Five Metrics that Predict Success for Professional Service Organizations

Five Metrics that Predict Success for Professional Service Organizations

By jeni | August 16, 2021

Professional Service Organizations (PSOs) often face a distinct array of challenges to foster success and growth. And predictability is key in ensuring that you meet stakeholder’s expectations to support the goals of your organization. Learn how to create a profitable…

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Next Level Now’s 2021 Conference Schedule

By jeni | May 21, 2021

Next Level Now will be attending a variety of conferences this year to network, learn, and take part in the ever-evolving discussions around finance, applied behavior analysis, and information technology. We are excited to see everyone virtually and in person!…

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Filling Your Sales Pipeline After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Filling Your Sales Pipeline After the COVID-19 Pandemic

By jeni | May 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many businesses’ sales pipelines to dry up. So, our CEO Ken Peterson spoke with John Barrows, CEO of JBarrows Sales Training about how businesses can get back on track in a post-pandemic world. Restocking Your Business’…

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The Inaugural Executive Series Event With Brandi Bonds CFO

The Inaugural Executive Series Event – A Big Success!

By jeni | February 6, 2020

The first event of 2020 kicked off on January 29 at Grill 28/Pease Golf Course. The Executive Series Moderator/CFO, Matt Towse welcomed our guest panel of Brandi Bonds, CFO at Next Level Now, John-Michael Girald, Founder of Peloton Advisory, Julie…

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Next Level Now Partners to Create The Executive Series

By jeni | January 22, 2020

We are happy to bring a new business series to the Seacoast. The Executive Series – learning and networking event. Our inaugural event kicks off with an interactive talk with a Panel of M&A professionals. Our inaugural event starts off…

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Outsourced CFO Services: A Case Study

By jeni | August 13, 2019

A client’s controller had resigned from their already understaffed accounting department. They were in urgent need of help and reached out to us for assistance. Learn how our outsourced CFO services helped them recover and thrive. Key Points: Problem: The…

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Fractional CFO Company Next Level Now & Nathan Wechsler & Company Socializing Outdoors

Next Level Now Brings the Party to Nathan Wechsler & Company

By jeni | June 12, 2019

Tax season can be long and hard for CPA firms. In honor of all the hard work, we decided to bring a party to our friends at Nathan Wechsler & Company to celebrate all their great work on behalf of…

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2018

Next Level CFO Brandi Bonds Panelist for TMA Presentation

By jeni | March 8, 2019

The Turnaround Management Association – Northeast Chapter presented an in-depth look at Challenging Times for some US Beer Companies, March 7, 2019 at Rising Tide Brewery, Portland Maine. Panelists; Brandi Bonds, CFO – Next Level Now, Dan Sklar, Partner –…

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DCPA18 Digital CPA Conference 2018 With CFO Leaders

NLN CFOs Attend Digital CPA 2018

By jeni | December 3, 2018

We are always looking for ways to leverage technology to streamline financial processes and help our clients SOAR. CFO leaders, Brandi Bonds and Kenneth Peterson are attending Digital CPA 2018 in Washington DC this week. DCPA is the leading conference…

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Dag Kittlaus speaking at Digital CPA 2018

Dag Kittlaus speaks at Digital CPA 2018

By jeni | December 3, 2018

The week is starting off well with a front-row seat to hear Dag Kittlaus speak at Digital CPA 2018. Dag is the co-founder and CEO of Viv, the global brain. Prior, he founded Siri (acquired by Apple in 2010).

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Chief Financial Officer Brian McGettrick Providing CFO Consultant Service at CFO Firms NLN

CFO Profile – Brian McGettrick

By jeni | July 17, 2018

CFO Brian McGettrick is a Boston native and true New England sports fan through and through. He enjoys tennis, golf and running many 5Ks that benefit our communities. You will not find a more patient and dedicated CFO who is not afraid…

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ABA Client Expands

ABA Client Expands

By josue | March 22, 2018

Kudos to our client Constellations for expanding their applied behavior analysis services to the state of Massachusetts. They show a great commitment to the community and to the children they work with every day.

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First Coworking Space Designed To Meet The WELL Building Standard

By jeni | January 20, 2018

As wellness continues to grow as one of the leading trends in the workplace, our client Workbar, a Boston-based coworking brand, has taken an extra step to further its commitment to wellness and create a human-focused workspace. Workbar recently opened…

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Digital CPA Conference 2017 – San Francisco

By jeni | December 5, 2017

Thomas Edison once said, “There’s a way to do it better – find it.” Always learning with a drive to do things better is why CFO and Leader Kenneth Peterson is attending the Digital CPA Conference. DigitalCPA.com

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Seth Godin’s altMBA

By jeni | December 1, 2017

We are happy to announce, Lori Decato Metz, our Marketing Manager, has been accepted and will participate in Seth Godin’s altMBA January 2018! Learn more about altMBA here.

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Orion Entrance Control, Inc. of NH Launch New Website

By jeni | April 18, 2017

Congrats to our friends at Orion Entrance Control, Inc. on the launch of their new website! Orion is a NH-based, family-owned, global provider of optical turnstile solutions.

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The HUB

By jeni | April 11, 2017

One of our very favorite authors and practitioners, Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group, has announced the launch of The Hub, a website, a portal, a blog and an online magazine rolled into one. It focuses on anything and everything having to do…

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Tech Client Akumina Code on Screen

Congrats to our Tech Client Akumina!

By jeni | March 30, 2017

We congratulate our NH technology client Akumina. In the news again about their latest software release. “What Akumina built in this latest release is what the Microsoft community has been waiting on for years. The ability to provide different experiences…

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Ken Peterson Giving Presentation on Best Financial Practices Being Applauded by Audience

Ken Peterson Speaks to the NGPA in West Palm Beach, Florida

By jeni | January 13, 2017

Kenneth Peterson, founder and president of Next Level Now is presenting a talk about best financial practices to eliminate seasonality in businesses at the National Propane Gas Association’s Benchmarking Council in West Palm Beach Florida, January 12, 2017.

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NLN Supports the Share Our Strength’s Share Your Love Event

By jeni | February 24, 2016

The Next Level Team enjoyed a special night out at the amazing Share Your Love Dinner Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 at the Atlantic Grill in Rye. NLN has been proud to support this great community event and has made it the company…

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Reading Resources

By jeni | January 12, 2016

Knowledge is Power. It controls access to opportunity and advancement. – Peter Drucker We enjoy reading and recommending books to our clients. Below is our ever-growing list of favorites: The Daily Drucker, Peter F. Drucker The Ecological Vision, Peter F. Drucker Good…

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