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Minimizing taxes may be the difference between a profitable business and one that is just getting by. You all are probably thinking: “I don’t have extra time do deal with taxes.” Here are seven ways you can tame the stress of small business taxes and hopefully put a little (or a lot)... Read more

While it can be tempting to splurge money on something, saving some of it could be a smarter move over the long run. Here some ways that taxpayers with a household income of less than $75,000 can put that refund to good use. 1. Build up your rainy day fund... Read more

With tax penalties in place that could be as much as 5% a month, filing your taxes late as a business owner can be costly. To make sure you meet the tax deadline this year and every year going forward, you need to stay organized and spend the time it takes to... Read more

In case you weren’t aware, this year’s tax filing deadline is rapidly approaching. You have until April 17 to submit your 2017 return. If you’ve been procrastinating, it’s time to get moving. Here are some tips to help from experienced pros: 1. Decide whether you’ll be itemizing Though itemizing on a tax... Read more

Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day to file income taxes for the 2017 income tax season. The old tax code was replaced by the tax cut legislation passed by Congressional Republicans late last year. This seems like a good opportunity to reiterate the tax changes for the country’s 29... Read more

While for many people the summer is spent outside enjoying the sunshine, for small business owners it’s a crucial time for your business. The life of a small business owner is very different to that of a boss of a large organization. If you happen to be in the earlier years... Read more

What are the challenges that keep small businesses from doing more business? What can entrepreneurs, who already wear so many hats, do to overcome them? Reacting vs. thinking ahead Every business owner knows how important it is to stay on top of day-to-day operations, but survey results suggest “short-termism” is... Read more

Refund season is here! Last year, nearly eight out of 10 people received a tax refund worth an average of $2,895, according to the IRS.  If that average holds up this year, many taxpayers will once again get a nice check from Uncle Sam. CPA experts have some advice on... Read more

The right words of advice can get you closer to your goals. They can also inspire you to be a better leader. Josh Linkner, the author of the best-selling “The Road to Reinvention,” which urges businesses to go beyond the status quo for success shared this list of five books he would recommend... Read more

Memorial Day is traditionally the beginning of the summer season, and for many small businesses, that means customers flocking through the doors. For others, it’s a slow time: Customers don’t come, clients don’t call. Whether you sell surfboards or snowboards, picnic baskets or Christmas baskets, the health of your small... Read more

If you search real estate books on Amazon there are nearly 70,000 results, with more being published each day. Some of which are probably great resources. Others, however, are either vanity projects or written to sell you coaching services. To help navigate this barrage of real estate books, here’s a... Read more

How did Dottie Herman become the richest self-made woman in the U.S. real estate industry? As CEO of Douglas Elliman, she steers the sails of one of the nation’s oldest and largest real estate brokerage firms with approximately $27.4 billion in annual sales volume and a whopping 7,000 real estate agents. From her... Read more

Real estate is a tricky business with a lot of ins and outs that can be hard to understand. Getting informed is the key. Looking for some advice before setting out on your first deal or even after establishing yourself as reputable agent? Consider this advice if you’re in the... Read more

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed our finances and the profitability of investments. Much of the press coverage around the new rules has been on its drawbacks. However, some positive financial opportunities exist for those who educate themselves and act on new breaks. The new tax law both... Read more

Just because you might be the best accountant, plumber, or chef in town doesn’t necessarily mean that you have all the skills you need to open a business.  In fact, leadership itself is a skill – a set of behaviors that can be learned and improved upon. Since we can... Read more

Becoming financially stable so you can live comfortably in retirement is a goal that many small business owners have. Fortunately, according to a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup survey, 82 percent of small business owners said they are currently saving or investing money toward their retirement. 76 percent said they think they’ll... Read more

For many businesses owners, the holiday season is the most profitable time of year. This is nothing surprising. However, many aspects of holiday marketing have changed quite dramatically in recent years. If you’re using older methods, it will be difficult to keep up with the competition. Let’s look at some... Read more

Let’s say your business has grown to a point where you need to consider hiring a finance manager. Maybe your enterprise is now a middle-market company, big enough to justify giving your “numbers person” a bigger title. But how will you make sure that you’re getting what you need out... Read more

Small businesses are lauded as the backbone of the economy, creating local jobs and opportunities. The outlook for these entrepreneurial efforts have been positive in the last few years. The Kauffman Foundation reporting last year that the survival rates of small businesses were at a three-decade high with 48.7 percent of businesses... Read more

If you’re thinking about starting a small business, you’ll want to do everything you can to give it the best shot at thriving. However, many factors contribute to the success or failure of your endeavor. As you consider where to locate your new company, it can sometimes be smart to look... Read more

As a small business owner, you’ve maybe experienced both good cash flow times and bad. And while the hope is that the tight money periods only pop up rarely, sometimes you’ll need a little (or big) infusion of money to keep going. Flower Mound, TX CPA: Managing Your Small Business... Read more

Sometimes getting an invoice paid is more challenging than the work you just completed. After all, it’s not exactly easy to track down late payments. But, what if there was a way for you to receive payments on-time more frequently? This can be accomplished if you stick to invoicing etiquette. With invoicing etiquette,... Read more

Small businesses make a lot of mistakes that could have a major impact on their team members and bottom line. Of course, it is unrealistic to expect any business to operate completely free of mistakes. But if you learn some of the most common ones from other business owners who... Read more

The weather is suddenly getting cooler. Leaves are changing color. Halloween decorations line the store shelves. Suddenly, business is picking up. Welcome to fall, the busiest, most hectic, and important time of the year for many small businesses. How will you make the most of the season in your small... Read more