If you think your accountant’s skills are only helpful at tax time, think again. As a small business owner, accounting is vital to your business in various ways you may not realize. A trusted accountant can be one of your top allies in establishing and maintaining a successful business. Read on to learn our top […]
Start 2022 Off Right: Clean Up QuickBooks
Is Your QuickBooks company file ready for 2022? Three things you can do to put things in order. Don’t forget about QuickBooks while you’re catching up on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022. You probably don’t want to put one more item on your to-do list, but any steps you take now to ready the […]
Small Businesses Facing Labor Shortages
Small business owners cite the unavailability of workers as one of their biggest challenges. The labor shortage means that employers cannot, in some circumstances, operate at full capacity and must forgo some revenue opportunities. Businesses may have to delay planned expansions or the addition of new products or services because of the scarcity of workers. […]
How to Overcome Accounting Challenges Most Small Businesses Face
Perhaps the number one action you can take to support the financial health of your small business is to stay on top of accounting. Make sure you’re aware of most small businesses’ accounting challenges and learn how to overcome them. We’ll tell you how here! Banking You’ve been banking for years, and you know how […]
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Differences
The distinction may be challenging to make sometimes, but the IRS has very strict rules about it. Depending on the size of your business, onboarding a new hire can involve a lot of reading and writing for both of you. You may want the new worker to fill out a personal profile. There could be […]
Are You Tracking Absolutely All of Your Tax-Related Business Expenses?
If you’re self-employed, understanding what’s deductible and recording all of your business expenses should be priorities. When you work for yourself, accurate accounting is critical. The IRS pays special attention to tax returns prepared by sole proprietors. Not only does the agency try to determine whether all taxable income has been recorded, but they also […]