When you run your own small business, you are always looking for new money-saving strategies to boost your bottom line. One of the ways you may be leaving money on the table, however, is by not taking some of the tax deductions for which you are eligible. This oversight is easy to do because the …
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7 Tips to Get Your Small Business Accounting Practices in Order
You’ve recently launched a new business and it’s started to grow. Now is the best moment to get organized and pay some attention to all accounting related issues. Every business owner has to make a detailed to-do list and stick to it at all times. That way, all emerging challenges can be taken care …
Buying a Business: Forget Trust – Understand Due Diligence
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 50% of start-up businesses fail within five years. This is a staggering statistic and one that should bring concern to anyone seeking to start a new business venture. An alternative to starting a new business is to purchase an existing …
4 Professionals Who are Critical to Startup Success
Having a unique product or idea is not the only key to creating a successful startup. It is almost impossible to create a viable business by yourself, so you need to build a team with the right types of professionals. You should find people who will supplement your own skills and knowledge to create …
Should Your Small Business Donate to a Charity?
In 2014, over $358 billion was donated to charitable organizations, associations, and causes, $17.8 billion of which was given generously by corporations versus individuals (source: Charity Navigator). This amount represents a 13.7% increase over previous years, which shows that businesses are …
Seven Accounting Solutions for Your Small Business
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And to that, many a small business owner can add accounting. As a small business owner, you naturally want to spend your time making your product or service the best it can be, not crunching …