As your business grows over time you will probably want to expand and hire people for different roles. Luckily, there are many options available for companies who need to find talented workers. As an employer, there are two main types of workers: employees and independent contractors. What’s the difference you ask? For a new [...]
Starting a small business in the 21st century is common as the appeal for a more individual lifestyle rises. There are several mistakes new business owners can make, here are a few of them and how to avoid them. 1. Having Poor Cash Flow. Uneven, unstable, or nonexistent cash flow is the #1 killer of a [...]
When you’re working in the business world, it is imperative that you are able to manage and access your data at all times. Cloud accounting makes that possible. Without cloud accounting, your data can only be accessed from one point: where you saved it. With cloud accounting, you can access your data from anywhere [...]
In a previous post, we discussed who gets a 1099, and now you need to know how to fill out a 1099. Documents like this can be intimidating at first glance, but when you break them down it is quite simple. Here is our guide, box by box, of how to fill out a [...]
Every business owner’s favorite question is: “How can I make more money now?” There are many ways you can use your wealth of knowledge as a tool to bring in more revenue for your business without using a ton of time and money in the process. Here are 5 quick ways to up your [...]
1099's have proven to be a point of confusion for many clients, so we’ve compiled a list of all the people you need to send a 1099 as a point of reference. Feel free to use this blog as a reference as your prepare to send these out in just a few short months. [...]
Tax checkups are necessary. Just like a beloved vehicle, you need to periodically inspect your tax system to make sure it is operating properly. Knowing that there has been a significant tax reform this year, it is especially important that you are conducting tax checkups. Why is it important? One aspect of your taxes [...]
Outsourced Accounting Many small businesses choose to operate their accounting services on their own rather than hiring an outsourced accountant. What they don’t know is outsourcing these services might be the very thing that pushes their business to the next level. Having an in-house accounting department is not something many businesses can afford to [...]
As an accounting business, we take great pride in our client information security practices. Our team has the ability to work completely virtually. This means that our employees can work from home, their favorite coffee shop, or even while they’re traveling. One of the necessary focus items for all virtual firms, accounting in particular, [...]
Do you usually end the month wishing you had more money to put into bonuses, marketing, or even client freebies? It seems like there just isn’t enough money to do all of the things you want to do; but the thing is, there’s plenty! Creating a budget allows you to guide your money properly [...]