Finance
What’s Your D&B D-U-N-S® Number?
“What is your D&B D-U-N-S ® Number?” is one of the first identifying questions we ask as we help a business owner start this process. Oftentimes, business owners are not only unsure what the D-U-N-S Number is, but they’re also unaware of the many ways they may be able to leverage it.
Why a Business Line of Credit May Be Right for You
It is not unusual for start-up companies to encounter difficulties in managing cash flow. If you are worried about being caught short of funds, a business line of credit may be the perfect option for you. Here’s why.
Tax Tips If You Are Starting a Business
If you plan to start a new business, or you’ve just opened your doors, it is important for you to know your federal tax responsibilities. Here are five basic tips the IRS provides that can help you get started.
Maximize Tax Deductions Now to Save on 2013 Taxes
Tax deductions can be quite valuable, because they reduce taxable income for the year. For example, a self-employed individual or independent contractor in the 25% tax bracket can save $25 in income tax for every $100 in deductions, while also saving as much as $15 in self-employment taxes for every $100 deduction from taxable income.
How Can an Entrepreneur Qualify for a Bank Loan?
Many entrepreneurs are convinced that banks are not worth the effort for startups, especially early-stage ones that still don’t have a revenue stream, or collateral to back up their financing needs. A question I get all the time is, “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity?”
Guide to Smart Pricing: What Are You Really Worth?
Getting your pricing just right is tricky. There are big downsides to keeping your prices too low. But it’s easy to raise them too high for people to buy anything anymore.
Ready to Offer Mobile Payments? Find the Right Service
After an extensive amount of research, you’ve finally decided that accepting mobile payments will benefit you and your company. Congratulations! You’ve made a great decision. You are joining a growing number of small businesses taking advantage of this advance in technology.
How to Market with Your Prices
Pricing strategies will help your small businesses make more money. Nothing affects your profits more than the price you charge for your products. But in reality, pricing can be a challenging part of an overall marketing strategy
3 Surprising Ways a Government Shutdown Hurts Small Business
At first glance, it might seem that the government shutdown will affect only those small businesses that sell products or services to the federal government or one of its agencies. According to Gary Milkwick, CPA and Vice President at 1800Accountant, there are three surprising ways the government shutdown is likely to affect small businesses.
How to Get the Hard-to-Get Clients, Part 3
Now that you have something worth their attention, how do you make contact? By phone? By mail? Before you decide, it helps to first understand how effort and resistance determine which contact methods work best and why.