Accounting

Hiring an accountant is widely considered best practice for small business owners.  But delegating financial analysis and reporting doesn't mean completely checking out of the process each month or quarter. On the contrary, it's recommended that business owners work closely with their accountants throughout the year to better understand their financial position,...

There are some things in life that go together well and others that definitely do not. Business and personal finances are in the category of items that should not be mixed. Although it may seem like a headache to keep them separate—who wants to manage all those bank accounts?—your life will be...

Since 1986, lawmakers have limited business meal deductions: first to 80 percent, and then to 50 percent (unless an exception applies). But on December 27, 2020, in an effort to help the restaurant industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers enacted a new, temporary 100 percent business meal deduction...

Are you one of those business owners who hates looking at their bank statements? If you’re in business to make money, why wouldn’t you want to look at your numbers? Have no fear: you’re not alone. Money is a huge stressor for business owners, in part because they get confused over the...

Numbers are boring. I get it. You’re driven by the thrill of making sales, out-maneuvering your competitors, and putting together the perfect product. What doesn’t drive you, on the other hand, are the mind numbing hours spent staring at Excel trying to debug a formula you don’t understand. This is completely normal. If you’re not...

In their landmark decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) just radically changed the sales tax landscape for online sellers. But don’t panic! This blog post will take a look at what has changed and how online sellers can determine next steps to remain sales...

When it comes to creating a budget, it's essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are five budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses and some tips for avoiding them. 1. Not Setting Goals. It's almost impossible to set spending priorities without clear goals for the coming year. It's important to identify, in...