How Do I Choose a Legal Structure for My Small Business?

When starting a small business, there are many things that you are going to have to consider and important decisions you’ll have to make in order to get your business up and running. One of these decisions that you won’t want to take lightly is choosing a legal structure. As a small business owner, there …

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What Is a Capital Allowance and Why Are They Important?

As a business owner, you must have heard the term capital allowance. You have been wondering what it is and how you can enjoy it. Educate yourself on what a capital allowance is and why it’s so integral to so many businesses. What Is Capital Allowance?This is an expenditure that you can claim against your …

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How to Grow Your Business into a Larger Business

Learning how to grow your business isn’t just a worthy goal; growing your business is often a necessity for your business’s survival and your economic well-being. What can you do to get your business beyond the bare sustenance level? What can you do to turn it into the income-generating powerhouse you envision? Try one or …

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Why Tax Projections are Important for Your Small Business

We often see individual taxpayers and business owners caught by surprise with an unexpected large tax bill which they were never prepared for. This situation can result in significant stress and cash flow issues both on a personal and business level. There is often very little that can be done at the end of the …

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The 8 Most Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes

Thanks to the huge range of accounting applications available for today’s small and medium-sized businesses, it’s easier than ever to keep an accurate record of where your business’s money is going. While accounting software has made bookkeeping and accounting easier for small businesses, it’s also made errors and accounting mistakes—from incorrectly categorizing a transaction to …

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1099 vs. W2 Employee: Which Is Better for Your Business?

1099 vs. W2 Employee1099 and W2s are the different tax forms used to deduct payroll taxes on different types of employees. 1099 employees are self-employed independent contractors. They receive pay in accord with the terms of their contract and get a 1099 form to report income on their tax return. A W2 employee receives a …

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5 Discussions you should have with your Small Business accountant

If you have an accountant, chances are good that they’re making life a lot easier – but chances are also good that you’re not making the most out of your relationship. For instance, you know to go to your accountant to, say, file your taxes or get help with things such as making financial statements. …

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The Top Accounting Challenges Small Businesses Face

Small business owners face a number of challenges every day, and accounting is a big one. Here's how to stay on top of your finances as an entrepreneur. As a small business owner,you need to wear several hats. Your tasks will range from marketing your brand to hiring the right people to maintaining relationships with …

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Why should I keep records?

Everyone in business must keep records. Keeping good records is very important to your business. Good records will help you do the following: Monitor the progress of your business Prepare your financial statements Identify sources of your income Keep track of your deductible expenses Keep track of your basis in property Prepare your tax returns …

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