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, […]