Not Using QuickBooks Online? What You're Missing Out On

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If you dread every minute of the time you spend on accounting, you should know how QuickBooks Online can change your outlook.  How long would it take you to determine: What your total expenses for this quarter are? Whether or not…

Kiddie Tax No Longer Based on Parents’ Tax Rate

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Article Highlights: Parents Attempting to Shift Income to Children Kiddie Tax Tax Reform Changes Tax on Child’s Unearned Income Tax on Child’s Earned Income Some years back, it was not uncommon for parents to put…
10 Mistakes Most Small Business Owners Miss When Starting Out

10 Mistakes Most Small Business Owners Miss When Starting Out

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The process of starting a small business can be an arduous one; there are numerous steps that need to be taken — and often in a precise order — to legally establish a business. As a result, the process can be overwhelming. Unfortunately,…
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Preparing for Taxes for 2018 and Beyond

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Article Highlights: Increase In Standard Deduction Loss of Personal Exemptions Changes to Itemized Deductions Bunching Strategy Employee Business Expenses Business Expensing 20% Flow-through Income Deduction Change…
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A New Study Says Business Loans Help Startups Grow. Personal Loans Don't

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Article by Rob Mandelbaum | Found on Forbes Business 101 teaches that entrepreneurs must begin almost immediately to build company credit. That advice has always rankled a certain breed of DIY business owners, the ones who find debt of any…
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9 Best Ways to Start a Business Budget to Spur and Guide Growth

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Building a business is a process that requires careful attention to many individual points, all with the goal of increasing customers, improving products, and building profit. There are many elements that contribute to the ability of a company…
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Oops! Top Leaders Share Their Worst Career Mistakes

Article by Betty Liu | Found on INC.COM We are told mistakes happen and that we should to get over them as soon as they occur which is pretty sound advice. But some career mistakes can haunt us for years and cause severe damage. So why not…
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7 Smart Budgeting Tips for Small Business Owners

Article by Sammi Caramela | Found on Business News Daily Running a small business often means having small budget, too. With startup costs, loans and other expenses, it can be difficult to get your feet planted. According to Annie Scranton,…
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Why Networking Is The Key To Your Business Success (Even In 2017)

Article by Yitzi Weiner | Found on Forbes I find that people still struggle to understand how crucial networking is in 2017. I believe that in the contemporary business world, networking is more important than ever. I was shocked, and this…
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5 Productivity Practices to Help You Stress Less and Do More

By Shimon Brathwaite | Featured on Business News Daily Organization is something many people strive for but find hard to achieve. However, it's a good goal to have: Being organized and efficient at work not only makes you a more valuable…