Business Advice
Surviving Wedding Season Without Breaking the Bank
According to this survey by TheKnot.com, the average wedding in 2023 had a price tag of $35,000. And it’s not just the lucky couple doling out serious money. Wedding guests can also face steep costs between gifts and traveling to and from the big event. If you’re planning on attending a wedding or two (or three…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Being a Sole Proprietor
Many start-up businesses move from hobby status to a business when they start to make a profit. The tax entity typically used is a sole proprietorship. Taxes on this business activity type flow through your personal tax return on a Schedule C. Here are some benefits to consider if you’re trying to decide if being…
Read MoreDigital Skills for Today’s Kids
The digital revolution is changing the way we think about necessary skills. Being so interconnected digitally, navigating technology, and understanding the basics about how it’s built and how it’s intended to be used is more important than ever for the next generation. Here are several of the top tech skills for kids to consider learning…
Read MoreMake Online Reviews Work For Your Business
Many factors play into a potential customer’s decision to buy your product or service, but one thing is clear — online reviews are at the top of the list. Here are suggestions to improve yours: Create an impactful online presence. Unless you just opened your business, there’s a good chance it already exists in…
Read MoreOh No! Your Tax Refund is Now a Bill
Many taxpayers start preparing their tax return with hopes of receiving a sizable refund, only to find out that their actual refund is much smaller than expected — or that they actually owe the federal government money instead! If this happens to you, here are some of the likely reasons: Higher take-home pay. Look at…
Read MoreRetirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners
Offering a retirement plan can be a powerful tool when you’re competing to attract the best employees. And if you’re a sole proprietor, a retirement account can help you save even more money for the future. Here are some of the most popular retirement options for small business owners, along with ways to help with…
Read MoreWatch Out For These Unexpected Tax Surprises!
No one likes surprises from the IRS, but they do occasionally happen. Here are some examples of tax situations you could find yourself in and what to do about them. Kids getting older tax surprise. Your children are a wonderful tax deduction if they meet certain qualifications. But as they get older, many child-related deductions fall…
Read MoreWill That Be Cash or Barter?
How swapping products and services could benefit your business Bartering, the act of trading goods or services with other goods or services instead of money, is more popular than ever. And with many businesses dealing with constrained cash flow, bartering may be a good way to create value for your business. The new world of…
Read MoreUnique Employee Benefits to Differentiate Your Business
New customers aren’t the only group of people you may be trying to attract to your business. It can be as equally challenging – maybe even more so – to attract and retain quality employees. In fact, 40% of business owners say they have job openings they couldn’t fill, according to an August 2023 survey by the…
Read MoreTaxes: Knowing the Basics is Key
It’s the starting point to saving money Understanding how our tax system works can be tricky for anyone. Whether you’re an adult who never paid much attention to the taxes being withheld from your paycheck or a kid who just got his or her first job, the starting point to reducing your tax is knowing…
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