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You’re probably at least generally familiar with the concept of leasing versus buying from car shopping. But on top of considering whether you want to rent or buy, you also need to think about which one is best for your accounting. Here’s what you need to know. Upfront Cash Flow You generally need more cash …
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An accounting system is how a business plans its operating budget and tracks its expenditures and receivables, or income. An accounting system also may handle payroll, taxes and other business accounts, including workers' compensation, health-care coverage and other benefits. Functions of accounting can be handled in house or contracted out to a certified public accountant. …
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Accounting is an important component of business operations, regardless of the size of the company. However, smaller businesses often face unique accounting challenges that larger businesses may not encounter. Below are some of the most common accounting challenges small businesses can face. 1. Payroll. Payroll is a big job for businesses of all sizes. Every …
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There's no one set formula for determining a business's value. Speaking with a professional business appraiser or investment banker is the best way to get an accurate valuation. A calculated valuation doesn't mean much unless an investor or buyer agrees with your assessment. You should perform at least a basic valuation calculation on an annual …
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No one plans to lose their job. However, when a small business owner closes their doors because of retirement, relocation or poor sales, employees quickly become former employees. Unemployment insurance gives your employees some financial security while they look for a new job. There is a lot of confusion surrounding unemployment insurance, such as who …
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You’re humming along in your business, and suddenly — out of the blue — the unexpected happens. It could be in the form of a natural disaster that destroys your physical office or warehouse location, such as forest fires in California or hurricanes in the southern United States. In such an instance, you could lose …
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The most underused write-offs and tax deduction strategies entrepreneurs should consider. The following excerpt is fromMark J. Kohler’s book The Tax and Legal Playbook. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Entrepreneur Books When I review a client’s tax return, I always try to grab the low-hanging fruit first- -- …
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Dealing with taxes is a fact of life for small business owners. Annual expenditures for taxes for most owners are likely their largest outlay each year, exceeding rent or mortgage payments, marketing costs, and vehicle expenses (the only possible larger expenditure is payroll). Beyond payments to the government for all of the taxes you pay—income …
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For most small businesses, growth is a primary objective. And while achieving growth is wonderful, it often presents issues for companies that are unprepared to scale up. When these issues aren’t dealt with swiftly and effectively, the business will eventually crumble due to scaling mistakes. Managing the Chaos of GrowthGrowth is a topic entrepreneurs love …
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Among your responsibilities as an employer is the requirement to collect, report, and pay payroll taxes as required by federal and state laws. If you are a corporate officer or other "responsible party," as defined by the IRS, you may be personally liable for payroll taxes not reported or deposited as required. If your business …
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