Every year at this time my accountant asks me who I paid more than $600 to over the course of the year. Every year I cross my fingers and hope that I had already created a list with each of their names, addresses, and Social Security #’s (or EIN’s). And each year I search in vain for that list.

But a week ago I bit the bullet and created a spreadsheet to carry me through this tax season and forward. I looked through my Quicken records and came up with my list. Then I went through my database and got their addresses. In a few cases, and I congratulated myself here, I had recorded their SSN or EIN. I still have some calls to make for that info. But I will now have it forEVER moving forward.

Even though it was tedious and time-consuming, the thrill at the end came from seeing the great team I have working for me. I’m grateful I don’t carry a payroll of employees, but am delighted to share my list of subcontractors who keep me totally professional:

• Steve – Webmaster
• Valerie – Virtual Assistant
• Jennifer – Writer
• Farah – Graphic Designer
• Sean – Computer Guru
• Michele – Coach
• Tonya – Marketing
• Lena – Blog Maven
• Laura – PR
• Louise – Writer

Thanks, Team!