Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about cash flow? And why is it SO important to your business? Cash flow refers to how money moves in and out of your business over a specific period of time, whether over one month, one quarter,… Read More »
You probably already know that losing money is far easier than earning it. Running a business — even a one-person shop — and making money is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of work; you have to love what you do to have a shot at being successful. And when we… Read More »
The short answer is yes, it can be. I work with many solopreneurs who have only one business bank account and it works well for them. However, if you struggle to maintain an adequate balance in that account, or to pay yourself, your employees, or your taxes then opening another account or two may be… Read More »
Most small businesses start out on a budget and the small business owner tries to save money wherever they can, which means doing a lot of tasks themselves. This can seem like cost savings at the time but in truth it can cost the business a lot of money in the long run. Here are… Read More »
If you own a business or are a freelancer/subcontractor to businesses, you are most likely very familiar with the 1099-MISC form. This form has been used for the past 30+ years to report certain payments including payments to subcontractors, freelancers, service providers, landlords and attorneys. As if there haven’t been enough changes in 2020, there… Read More »
I have been working from a home office for over a decade. With the changes put in place right now and so many people being asked to work from home for the first time, cabin fever is going to become a very real thing. There are a lot of articles about how to be… Read More »
As business owners and freelancers, we pay a lot of different vendors for a lot of different things. Most of these payments wind up on our Profit & Loss / Income Statement as expenses. But there are a few that do not. And these are usually the ones I get asked about. “Why isn’t… Read More »
“I haven’t had a vacation in years.”, is a sentence I’ve heard many clients and potential clients state throughout the years I’ve been in business. As a small business owner myself, I understand how difficult it can be, especially if you are a one-person operation, to take time off. You feel guilty that you’re thinking… Read More »
What do you as a small business owner need to know regarding the tax changes that took effect with the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act? Well, lets break down the top 5 changes that you should be aware of. Corporate tax rate has been lowered. If you have a C Corporation the… Read More »
It seems as if suddenly everyone has a side hustle. Your sister is selling essential oils, your brother-in-law is flipping houses, your cousin has a blog, and your kid’s soccer coach is on YouTube. Side hustles can be an excellent way to supplement income, to build a business without quitting your day job, or just… Read More »
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