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5 Legal Documents You Absolutely Need for Starting a Small Business

Feb 6, 2021 By Smith and Eulo

Whatever may be the scope and scale of your startup, having the proper legal documents is critical. With the advice of a civil lawyer, make sure to get the mandatory federal and state permits according to the nature of the business you’re establishing. You must also get licenses and valid business identification tax numbers to […]

Filed Under: Startup Tagged With: Business Documents

How to File Schedule B for Form 941

Sep 18, 2019 By Wagepoint

Starting your own business and hiring employees means dipping your feet into the deep, dark pool of payroll tax filing. Making a filing mistake that may lead to extra penalties and fees is daunting to think about. However, knowing which forms you’re required to file and when they apply is a big part of getting things right, […]

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Business Documents, Payroll Tax, Taxes

Small Business Recordkeeping 101

Jul 23, 2019 By 1800Accountant

Maintaining business records is a must for any small business. Keeping good records ensures that your business runs smoothly and efficiently, and that you’re prepared when tax time rolls around. Many businesses have experienced crippling issues that compromise business success when they ignore basic recordkeeping practices. Here’s a primer on small business recordkeeping and why […]

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Bookkeeping, Business Documents, Recordkeeping

How Long Should I Keep My Tax Records?

May 24, 2019 By 1800Accountant

Now that you are filing away your business or personal tax records for the year, you may be wondering just how long you need to keep those records. After all, your filing cabinets and storage boxes can only hold so much stuff, right? The IRS offers some specific guidance on this subject. Here’s a look […]

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Business Documents, Records, Taxes

What’s the Minimum Information to Give Your Investors?

Apr 26, 2019 By Dave Berkus

Every investor wants regular information from companies taking their money. And most of us investors are frustrated by the lack of regular communication—unless, of course, the company needs more money. On the other side, entrepreneurs and CEO’s usually have a natural fear of giving too much information to us investors after the initial investment is […]

Filed Under: Finance, Working with Investors Tagged With: Business Documents, Data, Investors

3 Financial Statements Companies Need to Understand

Apr 23, 2019 By TaxConnections

There are three financial statements that every company needs to understand, review and produce, on an annual basis, at a minimum. These consist of the Profit and Loss statement (P&L), Balance Sheet (BASH) and the Cash Flow statement. The profit and loss statement, also commonly known as the income statement, shows the changes in the […]

Filed Under: Finance, Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Accounting, Business Documents, Financial Statements

10 Types of Paperwork You’ll Need to Create for Your Business

Sep 24, 2018 By Jenna Cyprus

Nobody likes to think about the paperwork and documentation necessary to run a business, but your company won’t get far without these practical necessities. Thankfully, for most types of paperwork, this is a one-time process; once you have a core template in place, it will only take a few minor modifications to make it work […]

Filed Under: Strategic Planning Tagged With: Business Documents, Invoicing

Documents Required for Corporate Entity Formation

Sep 6, 2018 By 1800Accountant

Forming a corporation can be an exciting time in the life of a business. It can also be lots of work. In order to become a corporation, your business will need to file documentation in the state of your choosing. You can file documentation for your corporation in any state you want. Some states have […]

Filed Under: Making Your Business Official Tagged With: Business Documents, Incorporation

Covenant to Non-Compete: What Are the Rules?

Dec 7, 2017 By Robert Steinberger

As a general rule of thumb, every franchisor will want to build a non-compete into their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Once you give a franchisee the complete playbook to running and operating your successful business model, you don’t want them to turn around and start running their own offshoot. Which is where the non-compete comes […]

Filed Under: Franchise Center Tagged With: Business Documents, Franchise Business, Legal Issues

Red Flags in the FDD: What to Watch Out For

Aug 24, 2017 By Robert Steinberger

So you’ve found a franchise you want to buy into and are eager to jumpstart the process. Then comes navigating all the paperwork. At this point, you’ll be introduced to the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). If you’ve never studied law, this is likely the most legalese you’ve ever seen. Despite the complexity, this document is […]

Filed Under: Franchise Center Tagged With: Business Documents, Franchise Business, Franchisee, Planning

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