Common Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners

Common Tax Deductions for Small Business Owners

  They say that knowledge is power, but in the world of taxes, it’s more like knowledge is money!  Take it from us. As professional accountants, we’ve seen small business owners lose out on thousands of dollars in tax breaks because they didn’t know they could deduct certain expenses. We don’t want to see that…

Eye-Opening Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Their Bookkeeper

Eye-Opening Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Their Bookkeeper

  Did you know your bookkeeper can be one of your greatest assets when it comes to growing your business?  And yet, so many business owners underutilize their bookkeeper because they view bookkeeping as a means to filing taxes. But it’s time to change that perception once and for all, because as we’re about to…

Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Businesses

Bookkeeping Checklist for Small Businesses

  As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Not only are you the CEO, you’re also the head of marketing, finance, sales, customer service, and human resources. With so many responsibilities to juggle, it’s easy to let bookkeeping fall to the wayside.  And that’s understandable—to an extent. After all, there…

How to Get a US Credit Card if You’re Not an American Citizen

How to Get a US Credit Card if You’re Not an American Citizen

  If you’re a foreigner looking to get your hands on a U.S. credit card, you’re in luck.  In recent years, U.S. banks have made credit cards a lot more accessible to non-citizens. That’s the good news. Ready for the bad news? There are a lot of predatory banks out there looking to exploit foreigners…

Why Every Company is Looking for Professional Bookkeeping Services

Why Every Company is Looking for Professional Bookkeeping Services

Having worked with numerous business owners in various industries across the globe, we can tell you exactly why every company is looking for professional bookkeeping services.  Simply put: because doing your own bookkeeping is a pain in the you-know-what. And there’s scientific evidence to prove it! A TD Bank survey of more than 500 small…

10 Best States for Starting a Small Business in 2021

10 Best States for Starting a Small Business in 2021

This is the year. This is the year you’ll stop talking about starting a business and actually launch one. And to that we say, congratulations! You’ve made the first step towards turning your dream into a reality.   If you’re like most first-time entrepreneurs, you’re probably terrified right now. Terrified of failure. Terrified of losing all…

A Case for Keeping Your Small Business Small

A Case for Keeping Your Small Business Small

As Americans, we tend to favor large sizes—whether that be houses, meals, or vehicles. But when it comes to running a business, there’s actually a pretty compelling case for keeping your operations small. Now don’t go thinking that a small business equates to small earnings. No, no, no. Get that association out of your head…

PPP Round 2: Everything You Need to Know

PPP Round 2: Everything You Need to Know

  If you’re a small business owner struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, hang tight because help is on the way. The U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) have reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but with some notable differences this time.  Officials have introduced new terms and conditions that are designed to…

How Much Should You Be Spending On Payroll Processing?

How Much Should You Be Spending On Payroll Processing?

  Finally, an article written for the budget-conscious small business owner who wants a simple answer to the question, “How much do payroll services cost?” Sort of… We hate to break it to ya, but as is often the case, the answer is not so simple.  That’s because payroll processing fees depend on multiple factors…