Accounting Blog

Being a business owner means tracking profits, losses, annual business revenue, and more. But beyond knowing how to track these, how do you calculate the figures you need? And, how do you calculate your annual business revenue? Read on to learn the ins and outs of annual business revenue.

You’re driving late at night, exhausted. You can’t see anything, and you don’t know where you are. Before you run out of gas, you pull up your GPS, and ah! There’s the path. Now you know where the path is again. Likewise, you can get lost in business ownership if you don’t have a “roadmap” […]

When disaster strikes, you have a lot on your mind. Your first thoughts might be of repairing damages and getting your business back up and running. But then, it hits you … Oh no, my taxes are due soon. Thankfully, there’s tax relief in disaster situations. Tax relief isn’t the only type of government assistance […]

When learning how to calculate the valuation of your company, you probably learned about EBITDA. The information in the EBITDA formula is important when calculating your profitability and overall financial performance. But earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (aka EBITDA) hit a snag regarding the specific taxes you should include. And, what taxes you […]

Just like other business owners, self-employed individuals also have to report income and pay taxes to the IRS. So, how do you report self-employment income? What steps do you need to take? And, is there a special form you need to fill out? Get answers to these self-employment income questions and more below.

When you open a business, you decide what business structure you want to have. And, that decision determines what the legal requirements are for your company. But, is your business a separate legal entity (SLE)? And, what is a separate legal entity?

Let’s face it: Juggling multiple loan or credit payments can be a burden. But if bootstrapping your business isn’t an option, it might be necessary to make your entrepreneurial dream come true. One way to limit multiple monthly payments is through business debt consolidation.

Whether you’re a new startup or you’ve been in business for decades, your company needs capital to grow and thrive. And, having a solid understanding of capital and how it can benefit your company can help you regardless of what stage your business is in. So, what is capital?

Whether you’re a startup or have been in business for years, you may be considering applying for outside funding. This could include receiving small business loans, obtaining investors, or applying for grants. Small business grant funding can be the most complex, but most desirable, option. So, what are small business grants, and what should you […]

As a business owner, you typically control your own salary. And if you see a rise in business income, you may think it’s time to give yourself a raise. But, how do you go about giving yourself a raise? What are some signs it’s time you increase your income? Keep reading for answers.