The question of whether a business should buy or lease an asset is among the most basic in the world of business. Each option has its own tax and income advantages and disadvantages, and the decision must be analyzed in the context of the business’s overall...
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What is the Affordable Care Act and how does it affect your business?
Health care and labor in the United States is a complex web of regulations and policies. For many businesses, particularly small businesses, many of these laws may appear too complicated and can make owners and managers quite alarmed about new costs to their...
3 of the Best Business Credit Cards
Choosing a business credit card can be a daunting task. It often seems like every credit card company has an in-your-face marketing campaign trying to convince you to sign up for their card. How do you decide which one is best? The answer to that question...
Are you ready to start hiring employees?
Every small business has those milestone moments that help to mark progress. There is the first order, the first month with $10,000 in sales, and there is the hiring of the first employee. How does a small business owner know when it is time to bring on that...
Eight Steps to Being a More Productive Person
As a small business owner, the old adage that "time is money" actually proves to be very true. For this reason, it is important for a small business person to employ strategies that enhance productivity. There are eight important steps a small business owner...
Tips to Save Money with a Small Business
Keeping costs low while running a small business can be a challenge, especially when you are just starting out. You want to make sure you have everything you need to be able to satisfy the needs of your customers or clients, but you also can't be so much in...
Things You Should Account for in Your Budget
Income and Expenses You Should Account For In Your Budget From drafting a new one to conducting a daily review that first year or executing quarterly reports, no matter where you are in the business budgeting process, there are income and expenses that must be...
Need Help Paying Taxes? Consider Taking Out a Loan
Borrowing money to pay taxes may seem a bit unusual, but it is an option that some may consider if they are short on funds. Putting of a tax bill is a risky decision to make because there is no room to negotiate the payment terms after the deadline. If you have a tax...
Organization Tips to Save Your Small Business Money
Is your business running on a tight budget? Do not worry as this is a typical problem with many small scale businesses. This issue makes it very rewarding, to scrimp and save every available penny. In case you are at a loss on how to effectively do this, I have come...