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Self-Employed Bank Accounts: How to Manage Separate Bank Accounts

For many people, self-employment is the ultimate dream. Working for yourself provides many benefits, including flexible schedules and more control over your creative goals. Not having to deal with office politics is also a nice bonus. However, there are many aspects of running a business that requires a great deal of time and attention, including […]

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What Influencers Need to Know About Their Accounting

The influencer industry was valued at a whopping 21.1 billion dollars in 2023, and it will only continue to grow as more brands turn to influencer marketing. Influencers, even ones with smaller followings, can make a ton of cash via YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, or blogging. It’s clear that, regardless of the medium, influencer accounting is […]

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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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7 Things to Do at Your Mid-Year Tax Check-Up

Tax season can be stressful. When you finally submit your returns in April, you may want nothing more than to set it all aside and stop thinking about taxes until the following year comes around.  Unfortunately, forgetting about your tax obligations sets you up for more panic and disaster the following April. If you take […]

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Types of Financial Statements for Small Businesses

Financial statements serve several purposes for small businesses. While there is more than one financial statement, you may not know which is most appropriate to use for your specific financial calculation. There are also a few limitations to be aware of as well. Here’s an overview of financial statements and the types of financial statements […]

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What Are Accounting Services?

Running a business involves a lot of accounting. It’s an essential part of business operations. You do it every day, even if you’re not aware of it. Every time you record a transaction, prepare tax paperwork, or plan an expense, accounting is involved. You have to do some degree of accounting to run a business, […]