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Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
It’s never too early to think ahead, so now—the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2022—is a great time to begin year-end planning. The goal ... -
Repair or Replace? That Is the Question!
When you have machines that are continually breaking down, do you fix them or get new ones? When your vehicle experiences problems on a regular ... -
10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality, nothing will do, and ... -
Tips for Improving Your Business Credit Score
As well as loyal customers, money is the thing that makes all businesses turn over. So, as a business owner, you know that your credit ... -
New and More Effective Ways Startups Can Successfully Use AI Features
We are in the 21st century right now and artificial intelligence is more than simply a trendy term. Small and medium businesses, startups, and enterprises ... -
Profile of Small Businesses in the U.S. in 2022
Each year the SBA’s Office of Advocacy releases a Small Business Profile showing information about small businesses in each of the states, U.S. territories, and ... -
Writing Off Casualty or Disaster Losses for Your Business
September is National Preparedness Month and the theme this year from Ready.gov is prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your ... -
How To Get Started With ACH Payments
Customers are looking for a frictionless experience when shopping on your website, which means providing a speedy checkout process with plenty of payment options. This ... -
Less Is More in Recessionary Times
The saying “less is more” is attributed to Lugwig Mies Van Der Rohe, one the founders of modern architecture. He promoted simplicity of design. The ... -
Is Now the Time to Buy an EV for Your Business?
Most small business owners use their personal vehicle for business driving. And some small businesses own vehicles used exclusively for company driving. If your current ... -
Reward and Punishment on Your Tax Return for Being a Pass-Through Owner
If your business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or S corporation—all pass-through entities—you report your share of business net income or loss ... -
Startup Ideas: Getting the Right Advisers
Big corporations have departments for various aspects of their business, such as departments to handle legal, accounting, IT, and HR. They also have a board ... -
Thoughts on Labor Day 2022
This year Labor Day in the U.S. falls on September 5th. It is a federal holiday created in 1894 in response to unions’ urgings. This ... -
Multiple Businesses: Thorny Tax Traps
Today, many go-getters aren’t satisfied running one business. They pursue multiple ventures at the same time. There may be various reasons for this, including having ... -
Start Your Holiday Marketing Plan Now
The temperature outside in many places is sizzling, but it’s not too early to picture snow and the holiday season. This year, it’s particularly challenging ... -
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
It’s been 32 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. Several years ago, we had a blog that addressed the problem of making ... -
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in the Inflation Reduction Act
On August 12, 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (I.R.A.), a $739 billion measure intended to bring down inflation, encourage green energy activities to ... -
Xero vs. QuickBooks: An Accountant's Review
Which is the better accounting software - Xero or QuickBooks Online? Both Xero and QuickBooks have positive feedback from customers - the ratings for Xero ...
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