With every tax season, many self-employed people and small business owners start to sweat their tax deductions. One of the greatest areas of concern year after year is business expenses and receipt capture. In a recent […]
Data security and fraud prevention are two of the biggest challenges facing small business owners today. When scammers gain access to sensitive personal information such as customer data, log-in credentials, and account information, the results […]
When running a small business, you can’t rely on your gut instinct all the time, especially when it comes to evaluating your company’s financial health. You should be objective rather than subjective when determining the financial […]
Vacation time isn’t just an essential perk for many employees—business owners deserve a break, too! Vacations can be essential for revitalizing and de-stressing yourself, spending much-needed time with your family, and refreshing your mind with […]
Running a business has its ups and downs. Like with many other aspects of your life, it’s not uncommon to have a change in heart/motivation when it comes to running your business. Serial entrepreneurs like […]
If you’re thinking about starting a food truck business, get ready to drop from $60,000 to $250,000 before you sell your first onion burger, grilled chicken wrap or empanada. And don’t count on making a […]
Balanced books may not be sexy, but they provide small business owners with the grounding they need to make smart forecasting decisions about expanding their business, making large purchases, or hiring new employees. While the language of accounting […]
Problems with payroll processing can creep up on you. Mismanage your data—by using spreadsheets or other manual tools—and bam, you could end up slipping on a financial banana peel without even realizing it. No matter how meticulous […]
Sales Tax Holidays are short periods of time, 1-3 days or maybe a week, throughout the year when a list of items is exempt from sales tax. Each state can set its own dates, set […]
Does your small business need to hire? If so, you need to plan how you’ll get around three of the biggest minefields for small employers. According to a recent study, small business owners’ top challenges with […]