The Best Accounting Software for your U.S. Business
2017 UPDATE: please note this article and section was written in 2016, and while much of the information is still relevant, my latest review can be found HERE. Last year, I did a side-by-side comparison of the most popular U.S. accounting software systems for U.S....
Licensed Tax Professionals & Small Business, Part II: How to Choose a Tax Filer for Your Small Business
(Part II of a II Part Series on Professional Tax Filers and Small Businesses) Hello again! Last post, we talked about the advantages of using a CPA or EA for your business tax filing. Now comes the hard part: how do you choose who to hire?! Here are my tips for how...
Why I Recommend My Clients to Hire a Licensed Tax Professional!
(Part I of a II Part Series on Professional Tax Filers and Small Businesses) I offer coaching & educational services that help entrepreneurs, solopreneurs & small business owners understand their accounting & taxes, maximize their tax savings, and increase...
Do Something Nice for Your Employees – the RIGHT way this year
Okay, so you want to show appreciation and do something nice for your employees and subcontractors during the holidays this year? Kudos! One thing to keep in mind, however, is how employee gifts affect both the giver and receiver in the business setting. For instance,...
The Top Three Accounting Tasks You Should Never Put Off
A stitch in time saves nine. For those unfamiliar with this expression, it comes from an era when people used a needle and thread to mend their own clothes. The idea was that a little preventive maintenance now can eliminate the need for major repairs later (only one...
4 MAJOR Reasons Why Business Owners Should Engage with their Accounting
You’re probably passionate about whatever product or service your business offers. (After all, that’s likely the reason you went into business for yourself in the first place!) At the same time, you’re probably far less passionate about your business finances and...
1099 Contractor Reporting for Your Small Business
Last week two of my clients expressed some confusion over 1099 contractor payments, and I thought, Hmmm, this discussion would probably be relevant and helpful to many of my readers. Plus, the end of the year always comes quicker than you expect... so if you haven’t...
What’s the Best Accounting Software for Your Small Business?
2017 UPDATE: my 2017 review can be found HERE. If you're truly interested in understanding the user experience, however, I would highly suggest reading (or at least skimming) this article to get a more thorough understanding. Once upon a time, the vast majority of...
The Overlooked Perks of Being Your Own Boss
You finally did it! You left your 9 to 5 job and started your dream business. After much blood, sweat, and tears (and wondering if you would ever succeed) you finally got your business off the ground and developed a steady income stream. Kudos! Things are going okay,...
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