Payments and Collections
5 Ways to Create a Professional Invoice Template
It is important for small business owners to have a developed invoice system and know how to make an invoice. An invoice is just a form that represents who you are as a business. An…
How to Handle Sales Tax
If you sell goods or services, you may have to collect sales tax from buyers or clients. But determining the amount to collect isn’t always easy. Each taxing authority sets its own rates and rules…
How to Handle Outstanding Invoices
If you own a business, it’s likely you’ve encountered a customer or client who’s late in making a payment for goods or services you provided. Late payments can sometimes drag on for months or even…
Internet Sales and South Dakota vs. Wayfair Inc.
On June 21, 2018, in a highly anticipated ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of overturning its 1992 decision in Quill, which set a standard requiring substantial physical presence before a state could…
Going to Collections: A Big Step with Big Benefits
When working with customers, we want to do everything possible to maintain positive relationships and provide quality customer service, whether that means creating personal connections, responding promptly to inquiries, or using data to determine how…
How to Find the Best Point of Sale Systems in 2019
It can be overwhelming to research and choose the right point of sale system for your company. With so many different point of sale systems available, it’s not easy to know which one is ideal…
4 Ways the Wayfair Tax Affects Retailers
When the Supreme Court decided in June 2018 that states could now require online retailers and other remote sellers to collect sales tax from customers, even if the retailer didn’t have a presence in that…
What Can a Cloud-Based POS System Do for Your Business?
By definition, a POS (point of sale) is the system from which you conduct sales. Different versions of them exist, all of which have varying features and strengths. But when it comes to improving customer…
What is the Relationship Between Fintech, Blockchain, and the “Unbanked”?
There has been a great deal of discussion about fintech and blockchain and how it may be helpful for simplifying payments for clients. Fintech can be useful for bringing fiscally banned individuals worldwide into the…
5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Company’s Finances for the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, initial visions of sugar plums dancing in your head have likely made way for long shopping lists and travel plans, and I bet your wallet’s already feeling it….