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 […]
As an entrepreneur, you should be aware that your personal credit can affect your ability to secure a business loan or other types of financing. Many lenders—especially financial institutions—review personal credit scores as part of their decision on whether or […]
When you think of American companies, Amazon, Apple or Google likely come to mind. But the vast majority of the companies in America are small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration defines a small business […]
It’s very helpful for small business owners to have good personal credit and a strong business credit profile. Business credit matters, and there are steps you can take to improve your business’ credit score. Why business […]
My eyes darted between my calendar and my to-do list, and I immediately felt overwhelmed. I had one week left until I was scheduled to set off on my first vacation in a long time. Hiking, kayaking, […]
Unless you live in a single rate state like Massachusetts, where you calculate sales tax at one rate (6.25%) for every address in the state, the total sales tax rate for a given address could […]
As a business owner, time tracking may not be top-of-mind. After all, tracking your work and your employees’ work by the hour can feel tedious. But, here’s a rude awakening. Letting time slip through your […]
When starting a business, you might think you need a big-time investor to infuse your startup with a large amount of capital. You may even have your “Shark Tank” pitch ready to go. But for many […]
Minority entrepreneurs have a major presence in the U.S. business landscape, as there are about 8 million minority-owned businesses throughout the country. However, not all of these business owners are succeeding. Several factors could be […]