Razors Edge Consulting LLC, Puyallup WA
Dawn Appelberg from Razors Edge Consulting LLC

Dawn Appelberg

Razors Edge Consulting LLC

Graham, WA
Accountant Bookkeeping Payroll Services
Accountant Bookkeeping Payroll Services
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About Us

Over 25 years in Accounting on all levels. Handled taxes from individual taxes to large multi corporations. Payroll administration for civilian, individual, self employed, federal, and military functions. Extensive knowledge of fiscal laws both civilian and military. Dealt with nonprofit as well as for profit entities.

Over 25 years in inventory management from small mom and pop stores to entire hubs for military theatres. Extensive knowledge of databases, distribution policies of all materials , Quality Control, and storage off all materials to include hazardous.

Over 10 years of facility management to include renting, leasing, and overhead requirements.

A fierce go getter who never hears the words "can't," "quit," or "impossible." Only time "won't" is heard is when it is unethical.

The products and services we offer

Bookkeeping Payroll Services Accounting
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"Good quality, reasonable price"
"Professional with a case by case approach to your needs"
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Dear Abel and Sofi: How Can I Stop My Competitor From Stealing My Ideas?
Dawn from Razors Edge Consulting LLC Answered this on January 03, 2019
Market yourself in such a way he cannot omit you. Your face, your name, make sure they are all over your marketing. Depending on what your trade is there are ways to actually utilize Mr. Grinch's bad publicity by responding in upbeat and fun ways. Trade wars get ugly....but people remember the... (more) Market yourself in such a way he cannot omit you. Your face, your name, make sure they are all over your marketing. Depending on what your trade is there are ways to actually utilize Mr. Grinch's bad publicity by responding in upbeat and fun ways. Trade wars get ugly....but people remember the fun reactions more than the snarks.
If I was looking for a NEW Tax professional, could I expect full time services or is that an overreach today?
Dawn from Razors Edge Consulting LLC Answered this on July 10, 2018
I actually have a CPA on retainer. I do the main paperwork, he checks it for accuracy and legality. Less expensive for the client. (more) I actually have a CPA on retainer. I do the main paperwork, he checks it for accuracy and legality. Less expensive for the client.
How are you protecting the PII (Personally Identifiable Information) of your clients, customers or members?
Dawn from Razors Edge Consulting LLC Answered this on June 06, 2018
I go old school...kind of. My info is not stored on the computer. I store it on an external hard drive. What the client has on the internet I have no control over. (more) I go old school...kind of. My info is not stored on the computer. I store it on an external hard drive. What the client has on the internet I have no control over.
What kind of interview questions do you ask applicants?
Dawn from Razors Edge Consulting LLC Answered this on May 05, 2018
Depends on the industry I am interviewing for. For instance, office environment I ask things like " what is the most annoying thing a coworker can do?" Or "describe what you think a typical day looks like." (more) Depends on the industry I am interviewing for. For instance, office environment I ask things like " what is the most annoying thing a coworker can do?" Or "describe what you think a typical day looks like."
A survey showed video and blogs have thought leadership value, but likes and comments don't convert to anything. What do you think?
Dawn from Razors Edge Consulting LLC Answered this on March 21, 2018
Yes and no. I think likes are more acknowledgement of the fact someone took time to notice...however comments can engage and be utilized to further networking or potential clientelle. (more) Yes and no. I think likes are more acknowledgement of the fact someone took time to notice...however comments can engage and be utilized to further networking or potential clientelle.
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What is the biggest misconception about your particular industry?
Dawn from Razors Edge Consulting LLC Answered this on February 26, 2018
To be honest I think most see accounting and bookkeeping as something they have to do personally or be a failure as a business..especially small businesses. Most do not realize for between 100 and 400 a month average they can save themselves a ton of time and headache...freeing themselves up to... (more) To be honest I think most see accounting and bookkeeping as something they have to do personally or be a failure as a business..especially small businesses. Most do not realize for between 100 and 400 a month average they can save themselves a ton of time and headache...freeing themselves up to do what they love....their actual business. We are not as expensive as some think.
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