• Independence Day 2024
     

    Independence Day 2024

    Mark Your Calendars: Thursday, July 4th, 2024 That’s right, this year, Independence Day falls on a Thursday, giving you a fantastic opportunity for a long weekend celebration! Whether you’re planning a big barbecue or a quiet day at home, it’s the perfect occasion to gather with your loved ones, decked out in red, white, and…

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    Avoid These 8 Common Small Business Bookkeeping Mistakes

    Avoid These 8 Common Small Business Bookkeeping Mistakes While it’s definitely not one of the more fun parts of the job, bookkeeping is the backbone of any successful small business. Keeping accurate financial records ensures that your business remains compliant with tax regulations, provides insights into your financial health, and helps you make informed decisions.…

  • How to choose the best social media platforms for your small business
     

    How to choose the best social media platforms for your small business

    No matter the industry you operate in or the size of your business, you need to be on social media to reach your target audience. The best part is that it’s a marketing tool that doesn’t have to break the bank. But choosing the right social platforms for your business can be overwhelming — especially…

  • 8 Effective Ways to Get Startup Funding for a New Business
     

    8 Effective Ways to Get Startup Funding for a New Business

    Guest Post by Maya Kirianova When we think about a new business, we believe it is an exciting journey full of innovation, creativity, and prosperity. However, a startup owner must first consider where to get financial backing. According to SmallBizTrends, one-third of startup businesses begin their operation with less than five thousand dollars, and as…

  • New Year, New Business Plan
     

    New Year, New Business Plan

    Your business is always changing, and your business plan should reflect that. This handy document is key to tracking your company’s progress and helping you and your team stay on target. And with the new financial year upon us, now might be the perfect time to take your business plan out of the drawer and…

  • Filing a 1099 for a Single Contractor in QBO
     

    Filing a 1099 for a Single Contractor in QBO

    Did you happen to make a mistake and miss one of your contractors in your 1099 filing or just add a new one and need to send one to them? No problem. Now and again, instead of sending a 1099 out to the entire list of contractors you have during tax season, you may find…

  • QBO vs. Xero: Which Accounting Software Is Right for Your Restaurant?
     

    QBO vs. Xero: Which Accounting Software Is Right for Your Restaurant?

    The tools used in a restaurant are often a make-or-break situation. This is particularly true for accounting software. With a wide variety of choices for the field, business owners need to compare and contrast options to make a wise decision.

  • 5 QuickBooks Online Reports Every Business Owner Should Be Using
     

    5 QuickBooks Online Reports Every Business Owner Should Be Using

    Being a business owner can be overwhelming. The detailed nuances require lots of time and energy, which often leads to a lack of attention to the accounting part of the business.

  • Why is QuickBooks Online the Best Bookkeeping Choice?
     

    Why is QuickBooks Online the Best Bookkeeping Choice?

    Small businesses often find that manual bookkeeping becomes daunting and time-consuming, particularly as sales increase and payroll is part of the equation. Using accounting software allows repetitive tasks to be completed quickly and keeps your company’s books up to date more effectively. Start-ups and small businesses are better able to track expenses, maintain accurate records,…

  • Using QuickBooks Online as a Cash Flow Tool
     

    Using QuickBooks Online as a Cash Flow Tool

    Cash flow is the most crucial aspect of your business’s success. This isn’t just your profit and loss but how money flows in and out. It can result in a negative or positive flow, with negative being where there is more money flow out than in. Understanding your cash flow and how to use the…