Online shopping is now a common part of everyday life for most Americans. Thanks to online retailers like Amazon, customers are now used to receiving free shipping on their orders. Can you compete? For small business owners, offering free shipping can be a powerful tool to boost sales and compete with the e-commerce giants. However, …
The COVID-19 pandemic has people in many different professions working remotely, in some cases for the very first time. If you have bookkeepers or accountants on staff, they’ll need remote access to your QuickBooks to stay on top of all transactions and financial information. You should know that the desktop version of QuickBooks is not …
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in millions of Americans working from home, many for the first time. Maintaining productivity during a global pandemic in an unfamiliar work environment while sharing the space with other people (including children, for parents) can be a difficult prospect, but there are some strategies you can implement each day to …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a sudden, massive international shift of companies suddenly having to operate with most or all of their employees working remotely. This has, of course, created a logistical challenge for many companies that have neverdone more than dip their toes into the water of remote work. As a business owner, …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of sudden shifts in the worlds of business and finance. One of the big changes that affects all Americans is that the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service jointly announced it would extend the federal income tax filing due date from April 15 to July 15. Here’s what …
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If you’re a “solopreneur” – someone who runs your business without partners or employees – you likely still appreciate a team. Just because you’re the only name on your business doesn’t mean you have to do it all by yourself. It’s important to understand when to ask for help, and how to find the right …
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If you run a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC, you’ll file your business income and expenses as part of your personal tax return. Because your business finances are tied up in your personal finances, taking care of your taxes early is an important part of managing your company. Not excited about tackling those taxes? Here’s …
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January 1 is an important date, and not just because it’s a holiday. January 1 is often the date when new laws go into effect. Because payroll is a critical component of managing your business’ finances, we know how important it is to stay up to date on the latest local, state and federal labor …
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Small business owners are motivated by much more than their bottom line. They are committed to giving back to their community by being an important piece of the local economy and by meeting the needs of their customers. While the business’ services provide plenty to the community, many business owners want to do more by …
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but tax season is just around the corner. December 31 is an important deadline for your business’ taxes and finances. Before you start ringing in the new year, make sure your business is ready to close the year successfully. Review your year Use your accounting …
