2016 Dec

Year-end Small Business Checklist

2016-12-09T17:06:33+00:00

The end of the year can get a little crazy. People are planning for holiday travel, scrambling to meet deadlines, and trying to get ahead for the upcoming year. As a small business owner, there are likely even more items to cross off on your to-do list before ringing in the new year. It’s easy [...]

Year-end Small Business Checklist2016-12-09T17:06:33+00:00
2016 Dec

How to Set a Budget for Your Small Business

2016-12-08T17:44:21+00:00

You’d be hard pressed to find a profitable business owner who doesn’t set a budget for their business. It’s a vital part of creating a roadmap for success and an easy way to stay on track financially throughout the year. Learning how to set a budget for your small business early on can align financial [...]

How to Set a Budget for Your Small Business2016-12-08T17:44:21+00:00
2016 Dec

IRS, Partners Warn of Online Threats; Protect Personal Computers

2016-12-05T14:58:46+00:00

The Internal Revenue Service, states and the tax industry remind you that online threats and annoyances abound. There are viruses, worms, Trojans, bots, spyware and adware – all fall under the malicious programs (malware) umbrella. How do you protect your computer from hackers and identity thieves? You need security software and to keep it turned [...]

IRS, Partners Warn of Online Threats; Protect Personal Computers2016-12-05T14:58:46+00:00
2016 Nov

What Defines a Professional Bookkeeper?

2018-03-07T17:32:56+00:00

Bookkeepers are not known in our industry to be professionals; however, per the definition, an office worker is a professional. Looking at the key ingredients of what makes a professional, I decided to perform a comparison to give a bit of perspective on the trends of professionalism in the bookkeeping industry. First, look and see where [...]

What Defines a Professional Bookkeeper?2018-03-07T17:32:56+00:00
2016 Nov

Don’t Lose Equity! 4 Reasons Why Borrowing is Better

2016-11-21T17:54:27+00:00

Before you look to investors for funding, consider the benefits of debt to grow to your business. If your business needs an infusion of cash to grow, it may be tempting to take on new investors or ask for additional funding from your current backers. But doing so dilutes the equity you’ve built, which means [...]

Don’t Lose Equity! 4 Reasons Why Borrowing is Better2016-11-21T17:54:27+00:00
2016 Nov

Can Paycards Save Money for Your Business?

2016-11-14T18:43:41+00:00

Replacing paper paychecks with payroll cards can take the cost and hassle out of your payroll process, and make it easier for employees too! Spending too much of your time and money on the payroll process? Small business owners in search of a wage payment method that reduces payroll costs and increases efficiency may want [...]

Can Paycards Save Money for Your Business?2016-11-14T18:43:41+00:00
2016 Nov

Last-minute tax tips for entrepreneurs in 2016

2016-11-14T18:40:33+00:00

If you run a small business, now is the time to shore up your finances and take advantage of available deductions to cut your tax bill. Bear in mind, you're wrapping up this year's books. Advisors say it's too early to see how the Trump administration will shape the tax regime in 2017. "For 2016, [...]

Last-minute tax tips for entrepreneurs in 20162016-11-14T18:40:33+00:00
2016 Nov

4 Secrets to Improving Your Business Credit Score

2016-11-14T18:36:31+00:00

A good credit score can help your business land contracts and get better terms from lenders and vendors. Learn the simple steps you can take to boost your business credit score. If you’re seeking out suppliers, trying to score a contract with the U.S. government, or applying for a low-cost business loan, you’ve probably heard [...]

4 Secrets to Improving Your Business Credit Score2016-11-14T18:36:31+00:00
2016 Nov

New IRS rule could save $20,000 on botched IRA rollovers

2016-11-07T22:59:13+00:00

Rolling over an IRA is a financial maneuver fraught with peril. One wrong step and you could be on the hook for a massive tax bill. Miss the 60-day deadline, and you could face a complicated appeals process that could easily cost $20,000 — that is, until now. On Aug. 24 the IRS changed its appeals process for [...]

New IRS rule could save $20,000 on botched IRA rollovers2016-11-07T22:59:13+00:00
2016 Nov

Ready for New Overtime Rules? 5 Answers to Your Last-Minute Questions

2016-11-07T22:53:50+00:00

Here’s what your small business needs to know about complying with federal overtime regulations before the Dec. 1 deadline. With changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) scheduled to take effect on Dec. 1, you probably have questions about how they apply to your business. The law, which affects businesses with at least two [...]

Ready for New Overtime Rules? 5 Answers to Your Last-Minute Questions2016-11-07T22:53:50+00:00
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