If you’re asking, “When will my business make a profit?”, you’re not alone. Profitability is more than a milestone. It’s the point where your business can pay its own bills, give you reliable earnings, and grow without constant stress.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel creates engaging and informative content aimed to help business owners understand complex accounting and payroll topics.
States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
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Key Financial Metrics to Track Before Your Business Turns a Profit
Key Takeaways − Cash burn rate: How fast you’re spending cash each month. Cash runway: How many months you can operate before running out of cash. Gross profit and gross margin: Profit after direct costs of goods/services. Operating expenses: What you spend to run your business. Break-even point: How much revenue you need to cover […]
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What Happens If Payday Falls on a Bank Holiday? Mark Your Calendar
A whopping 65% of the U.S. population lives paycheck to paycheck. These employees (and likely all employees) count on receiving their wages on their scheduled pay date. But, bank holidays might pose a slight hiccup. What happens if payday falls on a bank holiday?
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How to Perform a Break-even Analysis for Your Startup in 2026
Key Takeaways − A break-even analysis shows when your startup’s sales will cover all your costs. The formula for your break-even point is: Break-even Units = Fixed Costs / (Price per Unit − Variable Cost per Unit) Performing a break-even analysis helps you set smarter prices, decide if an idea is viable, and plan sales […]
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Can a Youth Pastor or Associate Pastor Claim a Housing Allowance?
Key Takeaways − A youth pastor or associate pastor can claim a housing allowance if they meet the IRS definition of a minister and the church properly designates the allowance in advance. A pastoral housing allowance is a portion of a minister’s compensation designated for housing expenses and can be excluded from federal income tax, […]
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IRS Rules for Minister’s Housing Allowances: Documentation and Reporting
Do you run a church, ministry, or faith-based nonprofit? If so, payroll and taxes can feel complicated, especially when clergy housing allowances enter the picture.
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How to Accurately Calculate a Clergy Housing Allowance
Key Takeaways − A clergy housing allowance lets qualifying ministers exclude part of their compensation from federal income tax, up to certain limits. The church or organization must officially designate the allowance in advance. The excludable amount is the lowest of 1) The amount officially designated as housing allowance, 2) The minister’s actual housing expenses, […]
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The Risks of Skipping Workers’ Compensation for Your First Hire
Key Takeaways − In many states, you need workers’ compensation insurance for one employee. Skipping coverage can expose you to lawsuits, medical bills, fines, and criminal charges, depending on your state. Workers’ comp helps cover medical costs and lost wages when employees are hurt on the job. Even “safe” office jobs carry risk: slips, falls, […]
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How Much Does Workers’ Comp Cost for a Single Employee?
Key Takeaways − Workers’ comp for one employee often costs a few hundred dollars per year, but it can be more or less depending on your situation. Your industry risk, state, payroll amount, and claims history drive your rate. Many states require workers’ comp even if you have just one employee. You’ll usually pay a […]
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