Pickin’ Wildflowers
It’s still warm enough for long walks but the wildflowers are mostly gone. We should see what ones are still surviving, meanwhile here is what we found on an adventure over the summer.
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Video Introduction
If you are going to hold meetings remotely it’s a good idea to test the audio/visual components of your home studio. If you’re streaming from your phone or tablet, kudos. For me, a desktop works best. I may regret this but here is an off-the-cuff introduction. I’d rather you see “me” not some rehearsed, over-produced…
To Whom It May Concern
DOUGLAS R. BAYLISS I am currently seeking a remote opportunity where I can utilize my accounting and well-developed business skills to support small businesses in need of some help. Simply put, I have over 20 years of experience in small business accounting including: To support this endeavor, I have a quiet home office, high-speed Internet,…
My Wedding Day Monodrama
From the Toastmasters’ “Interpretive Reading” Advanced Communicator manual, there is an assignment to write and perform a 5-7 minute Monodrama. A Monodrama is a dramatic composition written for one performer. Introduction Host: “From standing at the altar to when he heard the words “You may now kiss the bride!” Doug will relive for us, the…
‘Chelle
In the 1980’s I serenaded my girlfriend with a song from the musical, “Mame.” She must have liked it because shortly afterward she married me! Recently, I wrote a parody for her for her birthday and sang it at an open mic night to a backing track. Same song, different words. I’m trying to learn…
Where Am I Gonna’ Live When I Get Home?
I should write a parody and call it “What Am I Gonna’ Do When I Retire?” Before then, here is me singing a Karaoke cover of the original, made famous by Billy Ray Cyrus. This is how I relax when I’m not working!
My Crash Course in Information Technology
Surviving A Mid-Life Crises After a sudden turn of events around 1997 (after 20 years as a bookkeeper/finance manager), I took a crash course in computer networking and became a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). For the following 22 years, I was embedded in the emerging and exciting new field of computer technology. In my…
Uses of What-if Projections in Excel
“What-if” scenarios in Excel refer to the process of changing the values in your spreadsheet to see how those changes affect the outcome of formulas or calculations. This can be a powerful tool for decision-making, planning, and analysis. I’ve depended on spreadsheets to deliver results in nearly every aspect t of my career. Cash flow…
Full-Charge Bookkeeping & Financial Management
DOUGLAS R. BAYLISS 114 Oriole Drive, Carlisle PA 17013-8769 | 717-462-6851 | doug@bayliss.com Professional Summary Talented professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 40 years of valuable expertise to advance company objectives. Experienced with, A/R, A/P, H/R, Payroll, General Ledger, and job cost/cash flow reporting. Work HistoryFinance Department Assistant …
Income Forecast for Residential Housing Managers
Here is a solution I came up with to forecast rental income based on variables unique to the rental community. It can be adapted to almost any type of business. The Forecast Model A good forecast model provides an input area that is easily updated and an output area to view and print results. As…