Finance
5 Ways You Could Be Damaging Your Company’s Credit Score
Almost every small company needs to borrow at one point or another, and ideally sooner than later. And when you do, your credit score will dictate who does business with you and at what interest…
2017 Year-End Tax Savings Tips Not to Overlook
With the possibility that tax law changes could go into effect next year that would significantly reduce income tax rates for many businesses, 2017 may be an especially good year to accelerate deductible expenses. Why?…
Payroll and Tax Issues to Be Aware of at Year-End
With an overhaul of the nation’s tax system in full swing, it can be difficult for small businesses to know what to expect when it comes to tax laws and regulations next year. But, if…
7 Reasons Why Investors Won’t Back Your Startup
No, no, no! Toddlers expect to hear that, but when you’re a grown adult with an idea for “the next big thing” and investor after investor tells you no, it’s not only painful, it can…
Best Tax Tips for Small Business Owners in 2018
Doing your taxes is not something people typically look forward to. In fact, if the word “taxes” is even muttered, you can usually expect an audible “ugh” to follow. Whether you’re a small business owner,…
How Does Your Business Shape Your Pricing?
As we head towards the end of the year, we’re going to kick off a series of conversations about money. One of the most overlooked aspects of marketing is your pricing strategy. Over the next…
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Business Credit Card Rewards
Many small business owners have come to depend on their business credit card—and for good reason. Beyond providing a revolving line of credit and a simple way to improve your business credit score, they can also…
Business Tax Provisions: The Year in Review
Whether you file as a corporation or sole proprietor here’s what business owners need to know about tax changes for 2017. Standard Mileage Rates The standard mileage rates in 2017 are as follows: 53.5 cents…
The Challenge of Boosting Growth in a Low-Inflation Economy
For anyone who was around during the hyper-inflation days of Presidents Ford and Carter, the current economic climate as something of an Alice-in-Wonderland feel. I say this because in those days the Fed was continually…
What are the Normal Steps for Angel Investment?
Question: What are the normal steps for angel investment? What’s involved in submitting a business plan? I decided to answer this question here because I see it so often in email and in question and answer…
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