Before you can begin looking into your business’s profit, you need to understand and know how to calculate cost of goods sold (COGS). So, where do you begin? Start here by learning all about COGS, including the cost of goods sold formula and what you can use it for.
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How to File a Business Tax Return in 4 Simple Steps
Filing taxes can be a bear. Between deadlines, line items, and completing forms, there is a lot of information to know. And whether it’s your first time filing taxes for small business or you’re a seasoned business owner, you may have some questions. So if you’re looking for answers on how to file a business […]
Read More How to File a Business Tax Return in 4 Simple StepsHow to Calculate Annual Business Revenue 101
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.
Read More How to Calculate Annual Business Revenue 101How to Write a Business Plan That Outlines Goals, Secures Funding, and Beyond
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” […]
Read More How to Write a Business Plan That Outlines Goals, Secures Funding, and BeyondTax Relief in Disaster Situations
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.
Read More Tax Relief in Disaster SituationsWhat Taxes Are Added Back to EBITDA?
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 […]
Read More What Taxes Are Added Back to EBITDA?Report Your Self-employment Income in 3 Easy Steps
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.
Read More Report Your Self-employment Income in 3 Easy StepsWhat Is a Separate Legal Entity? A Guide for Business Owners
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?
Read More What Is a Separate Legal Entity? A Guide for Business OwnersBusiness Debt Consolidation: Is it Right for Your Business?
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.
Read More Business Debt Consolidation: Is it Right for Your Business?What Is Capital in Business, and How Does it Work?
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?
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