You hear about it all the time in the news—Cost of living rising! Maybe you think about it on a daily basis—Do I earn enough to cover my standard of living in my state?
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April 17, 2025
What Is a Financial Statement? [+ Examples]
Business owners need to have a pulse on their organization’s financial performance and cash flow for decision making and obtaining business financing. You can learn how your business is doing holistically by preparing different financial statements. So, what is a financial statement?
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April 17, 2025
Will Tariffs Hit Small Businesses the Hardest?
In April of 2025, President Trump announced a 10% tariff on all countries, plus a higher reciprocal tariff on select countries with large trade deficits. Although Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on April 9 (except China, who now has a 145% tariff), one important question remains: How do tariffs affect small businesses?
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April 4, 2025
What Does An Accountant Do? Behind-the-scenes Business Heroes
You may know accountants are experts at crunching numbers, and that their knowledge could be useful to your small business. But, you may not be aware of everything an accountant brings to the table. What does an accountant do, exactly?
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April 2, 2025
How to Fill Out a 1099-NEC: Your Complete Guide
Did you make payments to independent contractors during the year? If so, you must use Form 1099-NEC. For accurate reporting of contractor payments, learn how to fill out a 1099-NEC.
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March 24, 2025
BOI Reporting No Longer Required for Businesses Created in U.S.
BIG NEWS: On March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced that all domestic reporting companies—businesses created in the United States—are exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN.
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March 19, 2025
How to Calculate Weighted Average (and Why It Matters in Business)
From inventory valuation to sales forecasting, there are plenty of times you may need to calculate a weighted average in your business. And you don’t have to be a mathematician to find it. Learning how to calculate weighted average is a relatively easy process.
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March 17, 2025
2025 Sales Tax Holiday Dates: Ready, Set, Go! Mark Your Calendars
For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday.
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March 17, 2025
What Is an IPO? The Process of Going Public
At some point, you may consider going public if your business is private. When you “go public,” you go through an IPO process. So, what is an IPO? Read on to learn the ins and outs of an IPO, what the process entails, and the pros and cons of going public.
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March 13, 2025
How to Calculate Sales Tax to Meet Your Small Business Requirements
For many businesses, collecting sales tax is a mandatory part of selling goods and providing services. After collecting sales tax from customers, you are responsible for remitting the tax to your state or local government. But before you start collecting, you need to know how to calculate sales tax.
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