Not sure what activities your overhead costs are going towards? With activity-based costing, product-focused businesses can get into the nitty-gritty details to better allocate expenses. That means you can more accurately analyze your spending—and price your products.
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A Rise in Unemployment Fraud Requires Quick Employer Action
Notice something fishy about an unemployment claim that you receive? If so, one of your employees might have fallen victim to unemployment fraud … which means you could, too.
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Apr 15, 2021
What’s the Scoop on Business Tax Credits?
If you’re like most taxpayers, you look for every possible deduction when filing your tax return for business. One way to lower your tax liability is to claim business tax credits. And due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are also a number of temporary tax credits for employers to claim.
Read More What’s the Scoop on Business Tax Credits?Apr 14, 2021
What Is a W-4 Form, and What Is It Used for?
When you hire an employee, you need to have them fill out new hire paperwork. One form you must have new employees fill out and keep in your records is Form W-4. So, what is a W-4 form? What is the purpose of Form W-4? Read on to find out the answers to these W-4 […]
Read More What Is a W-4 Form, and What Is It Used for?Apr 13, 2021
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.
Read More Cashing in on Crypto: Your Guide to Crypto Payments and AccountingApr 12, 2021
What Is E-Verify, and How Do You Use it?
As an employer, you’re responsible for collecting certain forms from new hires, like Form I-9. Form I-9 is a form that confirms your employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. To help confirm the eligibility of your new employees, you can use E-Verify. So, what is E-Verify exactly?
Read More What Is E-Verify, and How Do You Use it?Apr 08, 2021
Increase Efficiency With a Routine Supplier Evaluation
As a business owner, you likely evaluate your employees’ performance from time to time. But, your employees aren’t the only ones you should be assessing. If you have suppliers you go to for inventory and materials, you need to evaluate their performance, too. To learn more about supplier evaluation and how to evaluate a supplier, […]
Read More Increase Efficiency With a Routine Supplier EvaluationApr 07, 2021
Hiring Teens This Summer? Here’s Your Homework on Labor Laws for Minors
The closer summer gets, the more teens begin looking for jobs—and, they might be applying to work for you. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules for hiring teens and children. Know the minor employment laws before you take on a minor employee. To learn more about the labor laws for minors seeking […]
Read More Hiring Teens This Summer? Here’s Your Homework on Labor Laws for MinorsApr 06, 2021
How to Apply for a Business Loan in 7 Simple Steps
Just starting your entrepreneurial journey? Been in business for over 10 years? Regardless of if you’re a veteran business owner or just starting out, you may need to get a business loan. So, where do you start? Let us walk you through how to apply for a business loan.
Read More How to Apply for a Business Loan in 7 Simple StepsApr 05, 2021
Unhappy With Your PPP Forgiveness Outcome? Here’s How to File a PPP Loan Appeal
After submitting Form 3508, Form 3508EZ, Form 3508S, or a lender equivalent, you wait for a verdict. Will your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan be fully, partially, or not at all forgiven? If you’re not happy with the result, you may be able to submit a PPP loan appeal.
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