As a business owner, you are likely very busy. With all the day-to-day responsibilities business owners face in managing and running their business, managing the business’s books can feel tedious and it can be tempting to put off bookkeeping responsibilities...
When managing your business, navigating the financials and federal compliance can feel inundating without proper knowledge or training. When considering partnership with an outsourced financial professional, are you having a hard time distinguishing a CPA from an...
Most small business owners and entrepreneurs juggle every aspect of business management, from administrative tasks to bookkeeping duties. At some point, however, many owners reach a point where managing every task becomes overwhelming, an ineffective use of time and...
Small businesses thrive on the relationships they build with customers and product suppliers. However, at any moment, these relationships can struggle due to the lack of proper inventory management. To prevent a shortage or surplus of your company’s products, managing...
Small business owners who recently opened their doors may feel inexperienced with the operational tasks involving bookkeeping. Quickly, they understand that running a company involves more than selling products or services, growing your client base, and increasing...
Most people can work through filing an individual tax return. However, when responsible for submitting your small business taxes, a lot more is at stake. Though 93% of small businesses confidently believe in their ability to accurately file taxes, almost one-third...
Operating a small business is demanding. Financial management, customer service, excellent communication, negotiation, project management, networking, and leadership are few of the many business skills required to be more profitable. Amidst daily demands, nagging...
Effective vendor management is an often overlooked process. However, it is one of the most critical processes to ensure the smooth running of your business operations while planning for future growth. Building (and maintaining) strong vendor relationships results in:...
As a small business owner, determining the ideal time to administer payroll may sound simple in theory. But the reality is that your payroll schedule must take into account a number of factors including: state regulations, cash flow needs, overtime rules, and the...
The breakeven point shows you how much product you need to sell in order to cover the cost of doing business. It can also be used to determine when your business will start to make a profit. Therefore, it’s no surprise that breakeven analysis is a key component...
According to a LinkedIn survey, 70% of SMBs have hired freelancers in the past, and 81% plan to do so again in the future. These numbers should not be surprising considering the many benefits of bringing on independent contractors rather than full-time employees....
According to the Small Business Administration, only about 50 percent of small businesses survive for a five year period. And, just one third are able to make it to the 10-year mark. While these statistics may not seem particularly encouraging, by identifying 5...
