Recently, I attended a conference! Yes, another one….. There are a lot of smart people to learn from…. This conference was all about building confidence in networking, changing your mindset and too many other subjects to list. One of the breakout sessions I was able to be a part of was a master mind. [...]
When you hire outsourcers to complete tasks for you, it's not enough to simply tell them what you'd like them to do and let them get to it. You need to give them detailed specifications to ensure a high standard of quality. If you don't and the work comes back wrong, you only have yourself [...]
First, I say “dang it”. I hate that when that happens. Second, dont worry! Each year the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Although some people may feel anxious when they receive one, many are easy to resolve (and many times they are wrong). Here’s what to do if you receive a [...]
Ok, I admit it. I am a geek. I love software. I am crazy about the wonderful puzzle that accounting is. I really got excited last year when I found a new software that promises to rival QuickBooks. They call it Beautiful Accounting Software. It’s Xero.com. Yes, its beautiful accounting software and I love not [...]
Here ye, Here ye! We have a new brand…. and it’s cool, chick and awesome. Is that what my new logo screams! I hope so. That’s what every rebranding of a company should do but it isn’t just a new look, it’s a new attitude! When considering a rebrand you should think about a few [...]
I love franchises. Who doesn’t love a business that is completely replicable? They are created to provide the same experience to the customer no matter the owner or location. Franchises spend an exorbitant amount of time and money making sure that they train and prepare the franchisee to create the same experience. As a young [...]
Savvy business owners use a Certified Public Accountant to help with their taxes, knowing that training and experience can help to dramatically boost tax savings. But a good CPA is more than just a tax advisor—he or she is a business expert who can help with a range of financial and business development concerns. If [...]
Well, if you know me, there are a lot of things always going on at GMLCPA,pllc. So, I wanted to update you all on what we have been working on over the summer. As a progressive Next Generation CPA firm, the only thing that stays the same is change and I am proud to say [...]
Small businesses more than ever should be considering new ways and ideas of how they do business and account for it as well. We live in an ever changing world and unfortunately many people remain stuck in old ways of doing things. Why? Because change is never easy and it causes uncertainty and fear that [...]
All tax planning involves looking ahead to reach a specific goal. People are inclined to make careful plans when they consider making a home purchase, accepting a new job, taking a dream vacation, or investing for retirement. But when it comes to taxes, they often leave matters to chance, perhaps not realizing the tax savings that can result. THE GOAL OF TAX PLANNING IS TO SAVE YOU MONEY! Every taxpayer has the right AND the responsibility to lower his/her tax bill using a number of different legal methods. Tax planning is the tool that helps you evaluate your financial situation in light of current laws to make sure that you get the benefit of all deductions you’re entitled to.