With my small business clients, one of the scariest terms seems to be the dreaded “business plan.” And I get asked regularly, “Why do I need one?” Well, to be honest, you don’t, unless you plan an asking for funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA) or other entity. I successfully started a business from READ MORE
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Stay On Top of Due Dates With IRS Tax Calendar for Businesses & Self-Employed
As a small business owner, there are so many IRS tax due dates to remember, and forgetting can cost you in penalties and interest. We recommend using QuickBooks or setup your calendar app to alert you to upcoming due dates. If you do not use a software, you can setup a manual calendar or spreadsheet READ MORE
Free and Low-Cost Small Business Consulting & Training
As a small business owner, you know you need to wear many hats. Areas of importance to any business include: inventory management, bookkeeping, financial analysis, financing, human resources, information technology…and the list goes on. The challenge is when you are a “one man/woman show.” Many of these areas are not our forte, but that does READ MORE
The Crucial Question for Marketing Your Small Business
The term “marketing” is used in almost every industry and organization. There are plenty of books and blogs that tell us how important marketing is for business growth. But, what is it and what does it mean for your business? The dictionary defines marketing as “the action or business of promoting and selling products or READ MORE
It’s Almost the New Year – Small Business Year-End Taxes & Planning Guides
The holidays are coming, which is a busy time for all of us. It is hard enough to find time for all the holiday preparations and events, but it is crucial for small business owners to set aside a few minutes a day, over the next month, to get year-end business in order. Of course, READ MORE