You know that running a business means tracking all of your incoming and outgoing money. So, you write it all down and track every single penny and transaction. But, how do you analyze all of that information? The answer: accounting reports. Let’s dive into the seven accounting reports you should know when running a business.
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How Does Accounting Information Help in Decision Making? The Employer’s Guide
Financial reports and accounting information may seem time-consuming or confusing. But, that data is an essential part of running a business, especially when you need to make big decisions. Do you need to take out a loan? Can you afford to give raises to your employees? What about buying new equipment? All of these questions […]
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The Legalities of At-will Employment: What You Should Know as a Business Owner
When you hire employees, the excitement is high. But sometimes, you get someone in a position that doesn’t quite work out the way you thought it would. So, you make the tough decision to let the employee go from your business or change the employment relationship (e.g., move the employee to another department). When this […]
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What is Payroll Integration, and How Can it Help Your Business?
Running a business can be hard. You have to manage your finances, employees, timesheets, paperwork, inventory, and accounting. With so much to keep track of, things can fall through the cracks. Where did you put last pay period’s timesheets? Are your employees’ new hire information sheets stored safely? Did you add the latest payroll taxes […]
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Sell Your Work: What to Say When Sending an Estimate
Finding new work for your business is exciting. But sending an estimate? That can be a cause for a moment of panic. What to say when sending an estimate is important because you are selling your work and skills to a potential client. Read more about what to say when sending an estimate and how […]
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An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave
When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow. You may also need to provide Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave […]
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Cashing in on Crypto: Your Guide to Crypto Payments and Accounting
The digital world is changing a lot. So, you’re probably wondering how to change with it, especially when it comes to your business. And, that may make you think about the latest buzz in finance: cryptocurrency.
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You Received a Lock-in Letter … Now What?
Notices from the IRS are enough to stop you in your tracks. If you receive what is known as a lock-in letter, you need to take action. Don’t panic, though. Lock-in letters are easy to resolve and prevent in the future. Keep reading to learn more about lock-in letters, what they mean, and what you […]
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General Ledger vs. Trial Balance: What’s the Difference?
Running a business means juggling a variety of financial reports, like your company’s trial balance and general ledger. With so many reports to look through, you may be asking yourself, What do these reports mean, and how do I use them? Take a look at the difference between general ledger vs. trial balance and how […]
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5 Budget Challenges and How to Tackle Them
As a business owner, there are two important things you want to keep: time and money. That’s why you need to create a budget and stick to it. But, budget challenges are common and can pop up throughout the year.
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