When you’re running a small business, the payroll schedule might not be your first concern, but it is critical to carefully consider the different schedules available and choose the one that works best for you, your business, and your employees…. Read More
Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
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What’s the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee?
These days, it seems that you can’t go two minutes on a job board without finding a posting that’s searching for a contractor instead of an employee (and not the type that remodels your kitchen). Independent contractors, also sometimes called… Read More
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Is it Time to Upgrade Your Accounting Software?
Tax season can be an annual nightmare for small and large businesses alike. Tax season can be even more stressful with outdated accounting software. One oversight many small business owners make is not taking eligible deductions because they don’t have… Read More
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3 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Professional Accountant
Taking the chance on a small business idea is both thrilling and terrifying. There is always a lot of work to do and a lot at stake, making it that much more important that your small business’s bookkeeping and accounting… Read More
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The Importance of Forecasting Your Small Business
Forecasting any business is vital. However, many small companies don’t partake in this process. Business owners tend to the logistics of running their company and solving issues. Therefore, forecasting a small business can be challenging, if not seemingly impossible. When… Read More
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Tax Tips: Claiming Travel Expenses
When you need to travel for business, it can be difficult to determine which expenses you can claim on your taxes. It’s important to do your research by checking out the official IRS website for rules and guidelines, but you… Read More
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Overview of Small Business Structures
Starting up your own small business comes with a lot of decision-making, and one of those necessary decisions is choosing the right structure for your business. In the world of small businesses, there are three available structures that each come… Read More
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How a CPA Saves Your Business Money
Most small businesses, and large businesses too, are usually looking for ways to cut costs and improve profit margins. While it seems counterintuitive, often, hiring an outside vendor for a process can actually help you cut your costs overall. Yes,… Read More
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Which is Better: Cash Basis or Accrual Accounting?
There are two different types of accounting: cash basis and accrual. These methods differ in some ways, but both will give you some kind of overview of your business finances and the health of your company. Which one is right… Read More
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Profit Margins (and How to Fix Them)
As long as you’re not running a non-profit, for most businesses, profit is the name of the game. It’s never a good idea to live in the red, and for most business owners, until they start seeing comfortable profit margins… Read More