If your new year’s resolution is to build your business in 2019, an excellent place to start is improving your website’s content and functionality. Here are 10 proven elements that will boost your website—and your […]
Let me just say this: I love my body. Albeit short and still (relatively) young, this body has managed to run half-marathons, create a baby, and get down at dance classes with the best of […]
Do you stress when you receive a sales tax notice? The good news is that not all notices are bad news. When dealing with any agency notice there are generally 4 steps to follow to […]
If you can’t identify all of your project costs, how can you determine the profitability of the engagement? You can’t. Company owners that conduct business on a project basis may be a difficult time tracking […]
Any small business owner knows that time is money. So why are you throwing it out the window wasting it on these top common time wasters? There’s a reason that these particular activities are insidious, […]
As a business owner, you may find it increasingly difficult to file an accurate tax return. The tax code is complicated, and it’s not unusual to a mistake when filing your business taxes. However, if […]
Will the start of a new year mean the start of a new business for you? If so you will likely have some questions. Where do you begin? Starting your own business is a large […]
Believe it or not, 43% of employees would like to change jobs within the next two years, according to a recent survey by QuickBooks Payroll. Think about that. If you have 10 people on your team, four […]
Small business owners filing their 2018 taxes as the April 15 deadline looms are hoping to cash in on one of the biggest changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – a 20% deduction […]
The dark web gained worldwide attention when Ross Ulbrict was convicted for the sale of illegal drugs and illicit goods on his dark web site, Silk Road, in 2015. Since then, the dark web has become synonymous […]
When you’re serious about growing your small business it makes sense to get the best advice possible. You can do that even if money is tight by tapping the expertise of Small Business Development Center […]
Many small businesses dream of having a global business—and until recently, it’s been a challenge for companies to participate in international markets. But there’s been a major shift in the last several years: technology has […]
Social media has evolved. It’s not just about an interesting personality posting status updates, and interesting pictures anymore. It’s about catching attention in a fraction of a second. It’s about monitoring, measuring, and adjusting. It’s […]
As a small business owner, your employees are among your most valuable assets, and creating a culture where they feel engaged and motivated to work hard should be at the top of your priority list. Employee […]
Sometimes — particularly in business — you just need someone to tell it to you straight. There are a lot of tips to sift through when you first get started, and let’s face it: Not all of […]
Perhaps one of the most frustrating things about small business management is the seemingly endless list of “statements” you should prepare. And the fact that all kind of sound alike. How is a cash flow […]
The new year is full of celebrations, resolutions, and new beginnings, but those aren’t the only things happening in Q1. Tax season has officially begun, and like your grandmother, the IRS would love to hear […]
Do you remember the thrill of first starting your business? The flushed cheeks, the racing heartbeat, the butterflies, the promise of anything being possible? Do you still feel that same way? Or has the shine […]
Working from home is a dream for many full-time employees. Meanwhile, that dream has become very real for at least 43% of the U.S. workforce, according to the latest Gallup poll on remote work. In addition […]
One of the easiest ways for a business to get into financial trouble is to take on too much debt. That’s especially true when the economy is stagnant and there aren’t enough sales to compensate […]
Like personal credit, it’s important to regularly monitor your business credit. Having a business solid score can help you in a number of ways, including: Obtaining a business loan or line of credit more easily and with […]
The benefit of getting a tax refund is pretty clear for most business owners — it means money that can be tucked into savings or reinvested in your company. But there are a couple of […]
For freelancers, productivity is an asset. The more efficient you are, the more money you can earn. It’s the fastest way to better rates and bigger projects. But when you’re working mostly by yourself, it […]
Picture a business as if it was a credit score. You want to keep it in good shape, which requires planning, diligence and hard work. Business owners need to prepare 100% for what could happen — […]
Considering all of the information, receipts and files that business owners must gather in order to successfully complete their taxes, it’s no wonder that tax season sends some of them into panic mode. Even more […]
Are you a professional seller on Amazon? Or maybe you sold off a few personal items last year? Either way, you may be wondering if you need to report those earnings to the IRS this […]
Many entrepreneurs start a business with the goal of one day running a large company. While you might start small, you can dream big and create a plan to expand — or scale — your […]
As you grow your small business, you may need more people on your team to help you achieve your goals. The employees you hire set the foundation for your company’s success, noted Joanne Markow, founding partner of Boston-based […]
As a small business owner, you want to take every legal tax deduction you can to lower your tax bill. But lingerie? A petting zoo? Daily breakfast eaten at your desk? As it turns out, […]
If you got started early and Uncle Sam approved your returns, you might be lucky enough to be holding a nice little check (or direct deposit receipt) from the government. Your heart might already have […]