5 steps to create & launch your small business website
Welcome to the internet! You made it this far, so we’re guessing you have some idea of how this works: Need some information? Go to the internet. That’s why your new business is going […]
What’s a lean startup & is it right for you?
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6 things to know about self-employment tax
6 Things to Know About Self-Employment Tax A 2019 FreshBooks research report called “Self-Employment in America” revealed that the number of self-employed Americans is rising rapidly. Roughly 24 million people in the U.S. now employ […]
A small business guide to identifying & preventing payroll fraud
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon […]
5 homeschooling tips to keep parents sane
Homeschooling your child requires a lot of time and energy, and with the coronavirus pandemic impacting students nationwide, parents are suddenly finding themselves managing a job, a home and a classroom all at once. We […]
What Is an LLC? And How Is It Different Than a Corporation?
I know a thing or two about the complexities of launching a new business. As the owner of several businesses in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, I know from experience that you’ll have a quadrillion […]
Are You Ready to Be Your Own Boss? 10 Things To Consider and Help You Decide
If you have ever wanted to be your own boss, then you’re in the right place. There are plenty of things to consider before branching out and starting your own business, no matter what that […]
7 tips for maintaining mental wellness in the workplace
Whether you’re an employee or a business owner, work-related stress is the most major source of stress for American adults. According to a 2020 Mental Health America survey, nearly 83% of Americans feel stressed or emotionally […]
How accounts payable automation propels your business forward
Let’s explore how the benefits of AP automation translate directly to your business’s bottom line. How much time do you think you or your employees spend each day tracking down information? Maybe 30 minutes, an […]
Does your business need an ERP?
The issue of whether or not to adopt an organization-wide ERP system remains a tricky question for growing businesses—and for good reason. According to Manufacturing Business Technology Magazine, 75 percent of ERP implementation projects end in […]