When you start your venture, you have a number of decisions to make. What are you going to offer? What market are you going to target? Are you going to run your business solo or have a helping hand? If you don’t want to run your business alone, you might consider forming a partnership. Read […]
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Is your business structured as a partnership or multi-member LLC? If so, you must file Form 1065 annually. Read on to learn what is Form 1065 and what kind of information you need to fill it out. And, find out how to file the tax form, including where to send it and when it’s due.
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If you’re a small business owner, you know how important it is to keep your financial information in order. But to keep your finances organized, you have to know about the four basic financial statements and how you can use them to grow your small business.
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Unless you want IRS penalties and audits, you know you have to do it. Without it, you wouldn’t know your business’s financial health. Your business decisions would be shots in the dark. We’re talking about accounting, of course.
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Even though you aren’t a professional accountant, you’re still responsible for keeping your business’s books in order. And if you’re the one handling your small business books, you need to follow ethics in accounting. Read on to learn about the importance of ethics in accounting and consequences your business may be subject to if you […]
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Your business is unique. It’s one of a kind. Without you, it would cease to exist. But wait, why’s your business’s name on an email you didn’t write? Why are customers upset with something “you” said that you didn’t say? Unfortunately, there are only three words to describe these two scenarios: Business identity theft.
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As a business owner, you’re going to run into a few accounting mistakes from time to time. Some of the biggest blunders you can make involve your business balance sheet. If you want to avoid balance sheet problems, learn about the most common errors you can make on your balance sheet and how to avoid […]
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For many businesses, the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping has come to a close. You’ve probably noticed a decrease in customer sales and an increase in returns and exchanges. But fear not. This just means that it’s time to give your post-holiday sales some love.
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When you start your business venture, you choose what type of business structure you want your company to be. Maybe you chose to be a sole proprietor and handle business on your own. Or, maybe you decided to structure your business as a corporation. But, what happens if you’re not too keen on the structure […]
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Obtaining certifications can open a lot of doors for professionals. But, what about a certification for your business? What kind of benefits come from obtaining a small business certification? What kind of certifications are even out there?
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