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5 Tax Deductions Small Businesses Shouldn’t Fear Taking

By 1800Accountant | Jul 31, 2013

Every tax-filing season, most Americans go on a quest to find as many tax deductions as possible. At the same time, many small business owners and independent contractors leave money on the table because they fear that certain tax deductions will draw the attention of auditors.

Startup Costs to Avoid During the First Six Months

By Rick Gossett | Jul 3, 2013

During the startup phase of your business, you are likely equipped with a very limited supply of resources, and it is a critical to be aware of how you spend your money.

How to Get Great Business Travel Deals

By Valerie Wilson | Jun 27, 2013

Whether you’re a private consultant paying your own bills (and tracking carefully for tax write-offs) or working for a massive company, you are surely being urged from one source or another to scale back your business expenses.

Safety First. Profits Follow.

By Dave Berkus | Jun 21, 2013

Much of workplace safety is common sense. But there is a natural tension between economy of operation and provision for safety for employees, and the resulting risk to the enterprise must be carefully weighed.

Don’t Miss These Small Business Tax Deductions

By Rick Gossett | Jun 13, 2013

For any small business, it is critical to be aware of available tax deductions in order maximize profit. Surprisingly, many businesses fail to realize some of the deductions that apply to their business. Here is a list of tax deductions shared by the US Small Business Administration that you should be aware of as a small business owner.

Writing Off Automobile Expenses 101

By Outright | Jun 7, 2013

Now that you have started your business, you’ve heard you can write off automobile expenses. So are you ready to buy that luxury sports car and write off the costs of driving around town and run errands?

Cutting Expenses: 4 Reasons Your Business Needs to Capitalize on Discounts

By Outright | Jun 7, 2013

Small businesses succeed, in large part, because of entrepreneurs’ efforts to minimize costs and increase efficiency. Unfortunately, too many business owners become complacent in their daily operations and forget to actively search for the best deal.

In Marketing the Constant Is Change

By Drew McLellan | May 29, 2013

There are lots of ways to stay current but it all starts with the attitude of recognizing that it’s a part of your job and it’s one of the ways you keep your company relevant and profitable.

Business Travel Basics

By Rick Gossett | Mar 27, 2013

A business trip is a good opportunity to do productive work for your business while earning substantial deductions. But it’s important to know the rules and limitations of deductions for business trips. You need to be aware of what constitutes a business trip, what things are deductible, and what you need to do to support your claims. You can combine business trips with pleasure trips, but be careful to ensure your trip still qualifies.