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5 Best Practices for Invoices That Get Paid Faster

Jaren Nichols — Fri, 31 May 2019 16:08:04 +0000

Here are 5 best practices for invoices that get paid faster--and keep you doing what you love.

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How to Pay yourself as an S-Corp

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:14:55 +0000

If your business is set up as an S-Corp (or an LLC with an S-Election), you are technically both an employee and a shareholder. Which means you should be paying yourself a salary as an employee, but you’re also able to accept distributions as a shareholder, easing a bit of the employment tax burden. (That’s […]

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Is an S-Corp Right for Your Business?

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:09:32 +0000

With all the recent tax shakeups, more and more small businesses are thinking of leaving behind sole-proprietorship and moving to S-Corporation status. First, let’s look at what an S-Corp actually is. What’s an S-Corp? An S-Corp isn’t actually a business structure. Instead, it’s an alternative taxation option to corporations (C-Corp) and limited liability companies (LLCs). […]

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Estimated Quarterly Taxes Due Soon!

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:19:38 +0000

It’s that time! The deadline to pay your fourth estimated tax payment for 2018 is Tuesday, January 15th. That’s just four days away! Are you tired of worrying about your own bookkeeping and staying on top of these deadlines? Give us a call about our friendly, virtual bookkeeping services for consultants and coaches. We’ll take […]

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Budgeting for 2019

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:24:31 +0000

Many small businesses miss one of the most important parts of building a financially stable business: budgeting. Budgeting may not be sexy, but understanding what income and expenses you can expect in the near future is essential to your business, especially if you find yourself struggling with cash flow. It’s time to start budgeting for […]

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3 Things You Should Ask Your Accountant Before the End of the Year

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:19:14 +0000

There have been many changes to tax law which are effective for 2018, which is why you’re definitely going to want to have a chat with your Accountant before the end of the year. (Don’t have one? Find one today!) Here are 3 questions that you definitely want to ask as soon as possible. What’s […]

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The Curse of Monthly Subscriptions

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:37:43 +0000

Monthly subscriptions are a great option when you’re trying a new service, or you can’t afford to pay for an entire year upfront – but they can end up being a curse if you don’t stay on top of them! Many of us sign up for monthly subscriptions that we don’t actually need, then we […]

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How To Work With Your Bookkeeper

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:28:22 +0000

You’ve decided to hire a bookkeeper – that’s awesome! Get ready for daily processes to be streamlined, organized, and tax-ready. But how exactly is this new relationship going to work – especially if you’ve hired someone who only works virtually? How can you make sure your bookkeeper gets everything she needs to do her job […]

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5 Reasons For Getting A Business Credit Card

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:28:09 +0000

If you don’t already have a business credit card, you’re not going to want to miss this post. One little card can have a large impact on how you run your business, from bookkeeping to enjoying special perks. What important advantages are you missing out on? A Stolen Card Won’t Drain Your Account One day […]

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Pay Yourself Already!

Deb Howard Greenleaf — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:50:36 +0000

One of the best parts of running your own business is paying yourself, but too many small business owners don’t understand how to – or worse, they put their own interests last and don’t pay themselves at all! How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Proprietor As a sole proprietor, you are your business, and […]

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