Jena Glover

Jena creates informative and useful content for Patriot's marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2021.

Why Is Bookkeeping Important for Small Business?

Small business owners have a lot on their plates. That’s why it can be a little scary to realize that bookkeeping is yet another task you have to complete to keep your business running. After all, why can’t you skip it altogether and pass it on to an accountant? Well, there are a few reasons […]

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Let’s Get Down to Brass Tacks. How Does Accounting Software Work?

By Jena Glover

The fact is, business owners should know a little about accounting. And yes, hiring an accounting professional is a tremendous help. But, what about the day-to-day cash flow of your business? What about invoicing, bill payments, data entry, and other accounting tasks? That’s where accounting software can help. So, how does accounting software work?

Anti-money Laundering: How it Can Protect You and Your Business

By Jena Glover

The idea of money laundering can be scary to employers. Illegal transfers of funds can harm businesses, after all. So, be on guard and aware of different protections meant to prevent money laundering. One of those protections is anti-money laundering.

New York independent contractor on the job.

New York Independent Contractor Law Gets a Big Update

By Jena Glover

Businesses that contract out work in New York have a new law to put on their radar: The New York independent contractor law. But, what is the new law? What businesses are impacted by the new law, and how? Keep reading to get the scoop on the New York independent contractor law.

The Employer Guide to Oregon Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax

By Jena Glover

Oregon employers have a new tax to add to their payroll radar: the Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax. So, what is the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax? Who must pay the tax? And, what does it fund?

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Running S Corp Payroll for an Employer’s Wages

By Jena Glover

If you’re an S corporation owner, you need to run payroll for yourself. Part of S Corp ownership is listing yourself as an employee to pay yourself a salary. But, how do you run S Corp payroll? And, what do you need to know about the process before you write yourself your first paycheck?

Ease Your Tax Burden: An In-depth Guide on Employment Tax Returns

By Jena Glover

Employer responsibilities are countless, and taxes are arguably the most important. You need to know which taxes to calculate and withhold from employees, how much to contribute as an employer, how to file employee taxes, and more.

What Is Transaction in Accounting? An Easy Guide

By Jena Glover

Keeping your books in order throughout the year is important. So, you track every item, line by line. And, you record every transaction. But, what is transaction in accounting? What, specifically, do you need to track and record?

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Minority Business Enterprise and MBE Certificate: Your Guide

By Jena Glover

Although you may have a minority-owned business, you must meet specific criteria for formal recognition as a minority business enterprise (MBE). And if you meet the criteria, there are business benefits to receiving an MBE certificate.

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What Is Sunk Cost, and How Does it Impact Your Business?

By Jena Glover

Running a business means spending money. And, starting a business means spending money before you begin earning money. That’s where the saying, “You have to spend money to make money,” comes from, after all. The idea of spending money to earn money comes into play with sunk costs. So, what is a sunk cost?