Small business owners put their hearts and souls into their work. It takes dedication and vision to build up your business and produce something valuable for your customers. However, product development is only half the battle. You might have a unique good or service that people need, but your business isn’t going to survive and […]
When the New Year rolls around, many people start to consider their goals for the next 365 days. Of course, there are the classic resolutions: go to the gym, eat healthily, lose weight. But many people also take the opportunity to resolve to chase their dreams and start a new business. Working toward starting a […]
Small businesses – no matter what you’re selling – all have one thing in common. Bookkeeping. Scrambling to organize every receipt, log every mile driven, tracking each expense, and feverishly downed cups of coffee as you meet with a client. At the end of each quarter, it’s time to figure out exactly what you owe […]
Attendance at Major League Baseball games this year is reportedly down a little more than five percent over last year’s numbers. While there may be a number of reasons for this, including poor weather and competition with other forms of entertainment, is it possible that the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has something to […]
1-800Accountant CEO Michael Savage has received a 2018 Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award honoring the Top CEOs in the category of small and medium-size businesses (SMB) in the U.S. Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites, annually recognizes CEOs rated highly by employees. Savage received an impressive 96% approval rating based on the […]
Going to be late filing your personal or business tax return this year? Maybe you had an illness or family emergency. Maybe you don’t have all the documentation you need, or maybe your business is going through a transition that caused you to be late in getting your numbers together. No matter your reason, if […]
While being a business owner has its rewards, it also spawns a laundry list of strenuous duties and responsibilities. It’s no wonder entrepreneurs shove some crucial matters, such as disaster preparation, to the back burner. In fact, 68% of small business owners don’t even have a written disaster recovery plan, and 21% of these owners […]
Do you serve up hot subs, fresh salads, and sweet treats around town in your decked-out food truck? If so, you’re part of the rapidly growing mobile cuisine industry. While it can be quite rewarding to prepare delectable edibles for hungry consumers looking for a quick bite to grab, there are several IRS tax rules […]
There are several electronic devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones you can deduct as a small business owner. Look around your house, your office, your school, or even the grocery store. There is a high probability you will see someone using a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone – maybe even all three at once […]
As technology and various marketing methods continue to evolve with each passing day, it can be quite difficult to keep up with what’s new and what works best at a given time to spread the word about a small business. 1-800Accountant recommends the following cutting-edge small business marketing strategies: 1. Blogging You might not be […]
