“Our small business needs an accountant!” We certainly agree, though we admit to being a little biased. But it’s also not that simple. Some businesses need more accounting help than others. And the type of accounting help you need...... More »
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t exactly evoke the warm fuzzies. But while some might view it as some sort of taxation boogeyman, the agency does try to be helpful — and amongst its most valuable offerings are a...... More »
If you’re a small business owner, you know just how precious a new influx of financing can be. And technically speaking, there’s no quicker way to get those funds than the “elevator pitch.” The “elevator pitch,” for the uninitiated,...... More »
Small business owners never lack for things to worry about in running their companies. Innovation. Budgeting. Marketing. Running payroll. And right now: a high-inflation, possibly recessionary environment. And on top of all of that, entrepreneurs have to keep their...... More »
Properly managing one’s small business finances is, in truth, pretty mundane. Sure, you might need to make a few critical decisions across your company’s life. But for the most part, you can do wonders with your small business by...... More »
Every year since 2022, economists and strategists have been raising alarms over a potential recession. However, so far, so fortunate, as the U.S. has managed to avoid any sort of sustained contraction. Will we be so lucky in 2025?...... More »
Amid a 2022 wrought with inflation and economic uncertainty, you might be surprised to learn that at least by one measure, small businesses are booming. But that measure is just one brushstroke in a complicated picture for America’s small...... More »
Small business owners are used to seeing money go out the door. Rent. Internet service. Materials. All the necessities. You can’t run a business without any of those things, of course. But none of them help you grow. So...... More »
Most Americans are unfortunately familiar with rocketing costs for securing a place to live. Home prices, as well as rental rates, have rapidly surged over the past two-plus years. But inflation isn’t limited to the residential space — small...... More »
Oops! You never want to hear that word in any walk of life. But it’s a particular downer when it pertains to your new small business. That’s because most mistakes have a financial cost attached: lost time, lost customers,...... More »