Business Documents Archives

The Marketing Plan: Essential Elements

By Will Adams | Dec 21, 2012

Have you thought about your marketing plan? To compete in a crowded marketplace, you have to go in with a plan that you’ve thought about and put together carefully and intentionally. No matter what stage your business is at, you should have a plan for your marketing efforts.

Ten Tips for Buying Insurance

By Rebecca Kincaid | Dec 20, 2012

Have you ever been frustrated over the process of buying insurance for your business? While it’s a time-consuming, difficult task, but doing it right is worth the effort. To make the process as smooth as possible, pay attention to every detail and provide as much information as you can to the underwriter.

Email Security

By Shugo | Dec 20, 2012

There are an alarming number of ways that email can be intercepted or hacked. When you are transmitting personally identifiable information, such as social security numbers, bank accounts, credit card information, and more, you must take important precautions.

Document Your Philosophy

By Edwin Bevens | Dec 20, 2012

Do you know what your business stands for? Do your team members? Do your customers? A great corporate culture is an important contributor to a business’s success, and documenting your philosophy is a foundational step. Then you need to communicate it to everyone and make sure you uphold it.

Improving Your Business Credit Score

By Kevin Sasser | Dec 19, 2012

Your business’s credit score is based on the same principles as your personal score. But there are scenarios where your credit score may not accurately reflect your business’s financial stability. If you feel that is the case, here are some steps you can take to improve your score.

3 Ways to Make Your Business More Attractive to Investors

By Deborah Sweeney | Dec 19, 2012

Small businesses looking to expand are often looking for investors—but don’t know what they should do to make themselves more attractive to those investors. To make your business more investor friendly, follow these 3 key steps.

How to Deal with an IRS Audit

By Rick Gossett | Dec 18, 2012

Do you know what to do if the IRS decides to audit you or your business? If you’re prepared and know what to expect, things will go more smoothly. There are important things you can do starting during your regular filing all the way through your official report.

Financial Statements for Small Businesses

By Rick Gossett | Dec 18, 2012

Your financial statements offer many benefits to your business. Practically speaking, they help you file your tax returns, find additional funding, or draw in buyers and investors. But they also help you run your business by translating your decisions into dollars and cents.

What Are Some Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions?

By Bill Wortman | Dec 18, 2012

You know that there are a lot of deductions you could claim for your business, but are you doing what you can to claim all of the deductions you are eligible for? Many tax deductions are commonly overlooked by small business owners, but they can save you a lot of money.

Documentation Required When Applying for a Business Loan

By Kevin Sasser | Dec 18, 2012

Finding and applying for business funding requires patience, time, and a lot of documentation. Depending on your financial situation, the amount of paperwork you need will vary. It will also depend on whether you are getting a conventional loan or an SBA loan.