Three tips for small business cash flow problems
No matter what type of business you own or operate, there is one essential that is common to all—cash! That’s right. You need a dependable cash flow to keep your business operating smoothly, efficiently and at a profit. Here are three tips you may find useful as a small business owner to manage your cash […]
Small business optimism is climbing
Optimism among small business owners is reaching new highs. According to a recent USA TODAY/Allstate survey, 64 percent of companies with 100 or fewer employees say their businesses are doing well, up from 61 percent in late 2015. Looking forward to the future, 72 percent of the respondents believe the next year will be a […]
A fundamental business decision
If you are considering starting a new business, one of the first and most important decisions you will make is business entity selection. There are many types of business entities with advantages and disadvantages to each. Business entities are subject to the laws of the states where they are established, but there are some general […]
Easy ways to promote employee wellness
Nearly three-quarters of companies in the most recent Society for Human Resource Management’s employee benefits survey said they offer some type of wellness program or plan. It’s easy to see why: Research shows a strong link between wellness initiatives and lower health care costs, greater productivity and employee satisfaction. Employees participating in wellness programs, for […]
Trying to get more done each day? There’s an app for that!
Are you trying to find ways to be more productive and do a better job keeping track of important dates and appointments and how much you’re accomplishing? A quality task management app can help you do just that. Here are three great ones. Todoist. Todoist is probably the most well-known productivity app, designed to help people […]
Insurance premiums and tax deductions
Did you know that if you have a home-based business, you may be able to deduct some of your home and auto insurance premiums from your 2017 taxes? To deduct an insurance premium from your taxes, you’ll have to use the long form 1040 rather than the simpler 1040A or the 1040EZ. You’ll also need […]
How does refinancing a home mortgage affect your income taxes?
Everyone is looking to save as much money as possible, and this can include refinancing your home mortgage for a lower interest rate if the opportunity arises. You may wonder how this will affect your income taxes, since mortgage interest may be deductible if you itemize your deductions on your tax return. The truth is […]
Are your employees putting your business at risk for a cyber attack?
Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common at small- and medium-size businesses. The source of many of these attacks? Employees. In many instances, employees unknowingly grant hackers access to their company’s system. That’s why it’s so important to make sure your employees understand their responsibilities to help keep your computer system safe and secure. Start the process by: […]
The role of a quality accounting firm in the franchising process
It’s estimated that on average, one new franchise concept is being created each day this year. That’s hundreds of new franchise concepts annually, which could lead to thousands of new business locations nationwide. And it’s not just food-related enterprises — businesses in all industries are electing to grow via franchising instead of opening their own […]
How storytelling can help your business grow and succeed
Who’s the greatest storyteller you’ve ever met? Maybe it was your grandfather telling you stories from long ago or maybe you’ve been at a party and watched a natural storyteller in his or her element control the mood of the room. Either way, good stories have a way of immediately commanding our attention, leading us […]
