Owning a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. More than half (53.5%) of U.S. small business owners lose sleep over their business at least a few times a week. Nearly a third of new owners say it happens almost every night.
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The Ultimate Guide to Conducting Effective Business and Payroll Audits
A nerve-wracking visit from the IRS isn’t the only type of audit out there. There are several audits you can, and should, conduct regularly. To do that, you need to know how to conduct an audit.
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2026 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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Signs You Need to Hire an Accountant for Your Small Business
Accounting, taxes, and financial planning are tricky tasks to navigate, plain and simple. Thankfully, there are tools, like accounting software, you can use to streamline your responsibilities. But at some point, you might decide to hire an accountant for their professional guidance.
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How to Open a Second Business Location
As you dive into expanding your company, you enter new, unfamiliar territory. Consider some of the following points on how to open a second business location.
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Looking to Expand? Here’s How to Open an Online Store for Your Brick-and-mortar
It’s no secret that there’s been an increasing shift towards digital buying, which COVID-19 helped further speed up. So if you want to digitize your brick-and-mortar, learn how to open an online store.
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How to Change Your Business Structure
The business entity you chose when starting your business might not be appropriate when you add on a partner, hire additional employees, or introduce new offerings. Learn how to change your business structure to adapt your small company.
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How to Run a Food Truck: Where Fine Dining Meets the Open Road
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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How to Create a Business Budget: From Planning to Profit
People are budgeting more than ever, 86% of Americans, to be exact. And they’re budgeting for a good reason. Eighty-five percent of people said budgeting helped them get out or stay out of debt. Whether you’re a budgeter in your personal life or not, one thing’s for certain: Budgeting for your business is a must.
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How to Increase Net Profit
Would you like your business to earn more? Of course you do! When you learn how to increase net profit, your business will have more money after expenses and become more stable.
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