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6 Things Freelancers Should Do Before the End of 2022

The end of the year is a crucial time for organizing your finances and assessing the state of your work. Despite the holiday rush, December is the perfect time for reflection on the past year and planning for the year to come. On top of the regular planning, reviewing, and other things freelancers should do, there […]

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Why NCAA Student-Athletes Need 1-800Accountant

We’ve entered a new era of college athletics. After stunning shifts in NCAA policy in the middle of 2021, the door has been opened for countless college student-athletes to make money with sponsorships and advertising based on their name, image, and likeness.  This is a dramatic change for schools, advertisers, and, most of all, student-athletes. […]

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What Do Rideshare Drivers Pay in Taxes?

Rideshare driving is one of the most popular industries today. It’s a convenient way for many people to make a living, all while dictating their own schedules. Rideshare drivers are self-employed individuals, like other workers in the gig economy, and therefore must pay their own taxes.  While rideshare services like Lyft and Uber provide tax […]

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5 Budgeting Tips for New Small Business Owners

Every business owner wants and needs to make money, but no one wants to have to think about money and cash flow every day and all the time.  You need money to keep building and growing your business, and success means you continue to earn back your investment and more in profit. Ideally, however, you […]

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What is burn rate?

Expenses and profits are two of the most vital things small business owners can track. There are at least two ways small business owners can measure funds used to determine business expenses and profitability, which is known as burn rate. You can use the burn rate to establish your business’s economic standing, whether it’s a […]

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How Do I Calculate My Home Office Deduction?

Some people have been working out of their homes for many years, while others have had to establish a home office recently. Working from home has gone from a luxury to a necessity due to the coronavirus pandemic. Working from home brings its own opportunities and complications as well. It can be a challenge to […]

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5 Email Marketing Tips for Your Next Campaign

Email marketing is one of the best ways to connect directly with your audience, whether current customers or prospective clients. However, the email inbox is a crowded place, and you may be wondering how you can make your email marketing campaigns stand out from the clutter. Here are five email marketing tips to consider when […]

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How to Apply for a Small Business Credit Card

It’s no secret that funds are what keep a business going. You need money to stock your shelves and take care of your employees so that the wheels keep turning. Ideally, your business will have a healthy cash flow where there’s always enough money to pay those everyday business costs, but sometimes it doesn’t work […]