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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8 Fast Facts to Make Giving Charitable Donations a Smooth Process
Do you enjoy contributing to your favorite nonprofit organizations? If your business makes charitable donations, you’re automatically eligible for the joy of giving. And, you may qualify for a tax deduction.
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The Average Cost of Living by State, and Why Ignoring it Could Sink Your Business
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?
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Resilience During a Recession: Strategies for Business Survival
For months, the looming recession has been on everyone’s mind. In October 2022, 91% of CEOs said one would occur within the year. And in December 2022, Forbes found that large tech companies, banks, and manufacturers had laid off nearly 125,000 employees to prepare.
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The Best State to Start a Business [According to Research]
Ah, location, location, location. Choosing where to open up shop is one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make when starting a business. But, location isn’t just about picking a building on a popular street corner. It’s also about selecting a state to do business in—the best state to start a business.
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Where Fine Dining Meets the Open Road: How to Run a Food Truck
Chances are you’ve eaten at a food truck before. A food truck is a mobile restaurant, often selling food at designated areas, street corners, or festivals and special events. Food trucks may be a great way to turn your dream of owning a restaurant into a reality. If you’re considering running a food truck, you’re […]
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Leasing a Commercial Space? Here’s What to Know
Maybe you started out running your business from your home or garage. Or, maybe you’re getting ready to launch a new business. Whatever the case may be, there might come a time when you need to rent an office, retail space, or warehouse. And if you do, you need to know the ins and outs […]
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E-commerce Accounting: The Small Business Owner’s Guide
Brick-and-mortar stores are still thriving, but small businesses’ online footprints expand every year. In 2022, 98% of business owners had a company website, compared to 50% in 2018. And more than 60% had an e-commerce business, meaning they sold products or services online. If you’ve been thinking about an online business, you need to know […]
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Startup Checklist: List of Things Needed to Start a Business
If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’ve probably seen the business startup checklists online and already know them like the back of your hand. Make a plan. Choose a business structure. Secure funding. Register your business name. But what about the tangible things you need to start a business, like a storefront or startup […]
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What to Do When Your Business Runs Out of Money (Besides Panic)
Cash flow problems happen—often. It’s why 82% of small businesses fail. But if you have issues with your cash flow, you’re not doomed to close up shop. Instead, it’s like coming to a fork in the road. Turn right to power through, or turn left to call it quits. To get out of the red, […]
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