Accounting is vital to any business, but it’s especially important for a startup. New businesses have to get off on the right foot as far as finances are concerned. There are a number of reasons why this is the case. While larger corporations are certainly concerned with accounting, some small business owners don’t necessarily think about accounting. Instead, they focus on only tracking income and expenses. While this is a...

As a small business owner, you’ve likely read or heard that you need to always have a detailed business plan in place to guide your company. That is true – a business plan helps you think ahead to where your business is going, how you’ll get there, and what you should focus on. Starting a business without a clear business plan can often lead to disastrous results or, at best, an...

There are many things that a Certified Public Accountant or a Bookkeeper can do for your business. One of these things is to prepare your tax returns for you. Business tax returns, even those done for small businesses, are still more complicated than a standard individual return. Trying to untangle which forms you need to fill out and what information you need isn’t always easy. That’s why many business owners turn...

As a small business owner, you may find yourself acting in several different capacities. While your main job is to run your business, you’re also likely in charge of HR and of doing the budget. There are a number of different tools you can use to handle your finances, but QuickBooks continues to be one of the most popular...