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Andrew Freiman

A Small Business Guide to E-commerce Accounting

Brick-and-mortar stores are still thriving, but small businesses’ online footprints expand every year. In 2022, 98% of business owners had a company website, compared to 50% in 2018. And more than 60% had an e-commerce business, meaning they sold products or services online. If you’ve been thinking about an online business, you need to know […]

New Jersey Paid Family Leave (+Q&A)

By Andrew Freiman

New Jersey started its paid family leave plan in 2009 with the New Jersey Family Leave Act. New Jersey paid family leave (PFL) made NJ the second state (after California) to pass a PFL policy. If you’re a New Jersey employer, you need to know about your responsibilities.

Business Tax Deadlines for 2023 to Put on Your Calendar (+ Charts)

By Andrew Freiman

It’s that time of year again when tax filing deadlines bear down on small businesses across the country. Don’t get caught off guard this year. Read on to learn all about the deadlines for taxes in 2023.

New Hampshire PFML: Voluntary Paid Family Leave in the Granite State

By Andrew Freiman

New Hampshire joined 11 other states in early 2023 when it offered employees paid family and medical leave. New Hampshire PFML is unique, though. It’s the only state PFML program in the country that’s voluntary. What does it mean to have a voluntary PFML program? Read on for a Q&A about the new program and […]

Startup Checklist: List of Things Needed to Start a Business

By Andrew Freiman

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’ve probably seen the business startup checklists online and already know them like the back of your hand. Make a plan. Choose a business structure. Secure funding. Register your business name. But what about the tangible things you need to start a business, like a storefront or startup […]

How Many Employees Does a Small Business Have? (+ Industry and State Charts)

By Andrew Freiman

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. The numbers don’t lie: 99.9% of American businesses are small businesses, and almost half (46.8%) of US employees work for small businesses. But what makes a small business small? Read on to learn how many employees a small business has and why qualifying as a small […]

Pay Transparency With Job Applicants: What to Know

By Andrew Freiman

What’s the biggest thing a new job applicant wants to know about the job they’re applying for? You guessed it: Applicants want to know how much the job pays. Generally, employers don’t have to share salary information with job applicants. But pay transparency in the workplace is changing across the country. A growing number of […]

Employees preparing accounting estimates.

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Accounting Estimates

By Andrew Freiman

The accounting world may seem filled with hard facts. Either the money is in the account, will be in the account, or it isn’t … right? Well, that’s not always the case.

Want Your Business to Pay Less in Taxes? Here’s How to Reduce Your Tax Bill

By Andrew Freiman

Running a business also means paying business taxes. Regardless of what you’ve heard, business taxes don’t have to be stressful. In fact, you can actually reduce your tax bill. Read on to learn about business taxes and how to reduce your tax bill as a small business owner. Plus, get five tips for reducing your […]

Three accountants figuring out how to get clients to pay on time.

How to Get Clients to Pay on Time: 7 Easy Steps to Make Sure Your Firm Gets Paid

By Andrew Freiman

You work hard to ensure your client’s businesses do well. But, many accounting professionals struggle with an unreliable cash flow when clients pay late or forget to pay. The good news is your firm doesn’t have to suffer. Want to make sure your firm gets paid? Read on to learn how to get clients to […]