Amanda Cameron

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Cloud Accounting Software: Questions to Consider

Key Takeaways − Cloud accounting keeps your books online so you can access them anywhere, collaborate in real time, and reduce manual work. When choosing software, evaluate budget, time savings, ease of use, business fit, features, support, security, and data protection. Compare cloud vs. desktop by accessibility, updates/maintenance, backups, integrations, and internet needs. Prioritize core […]

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2026 Sales Tax Holiday Dates: Ready, Set, Go! Mark Your Calendars

By Amanda Cameron

For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday.

Business owner calculating the cost to hire an accountant.

Signs You Need to Hire an Accountant for Your Small Business

By Amanda Cameron

Accounting, taxes, and financial planning are tricky tasks to navigate, plain and simple. Thankfully, there are tools, like accounting software, you can use to streamline your responsibilities. But at some point, you might decide to hire an accountant for their professional guidance.

How to Open a Second Business Location

By Amanda Cameron

As you dive into expanding your company, you enter new, unfamiliar territory. Consider some of the following points on how to open a second business location.

Business owner calculating invoice factoring.

What You Need to Know About Small Business Invoice Factoring

By Amanda Cameron

A small business loan might not be the best option if your business needs short-term capital. Instead, look for funding solutions that are geared toward fast cash and low rates. Invoice factoring could help you manage cash flow during slow months without committing to long-term debt.

It’s Time to Change Sole Proprietorship to LLC. Here’s How to Do It

By Amanda Cameron

Did you structure your business as a sole proprietorship? Do you want to move beyond your sole proprietorship status? If your business structure just isn’t cutting it, one of your options is to change sole proprietorship to LLC.

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Hiring Your First Employee: Ultimate Checklist

By Amanda Cameron

Hiring your first employee is exhilarating. Instead of remaining buried by your business responsibilities, you can bring employees on board to alleviate some of your stress. But for many, the endless information about becoming an employer can be overwhelming.

7 Must-have Payroll System Features

By Amanda Cameron

Payroll has a lot of moving gears. From collecting time cards to withholding taxes, it can be, well, a lot. To simplify your payroll responsibilities and put more time back into your day for other tasks, you may consider getting payroll software. But, what’re the kinds of payroll system features you need to look out […]

9 IRS Payroll Forms for Small Business

By Amanda Cameron

As an employer, one of the biggest responsibilities you have is knowing which payroll forms to fill out. With so many forms out there, it can be difficult to know which apply to your business. Learn which IRS payroll forms your small business must file, due dates, and where to send each form.