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The Plight of the Small Business Owner
Why No One Can Build a Business Alone Anymore The “self-made” entrepreneur is a powerful image, but in reality no business succeeds without support. The belief that you must wear every hat, do every job, and be everything to everyone isn’t just unrealistic, it’s harmful. Even the most successful entrepreneurs have accountants, mentors, assistants, advisors,…Read More
Tax Check Up – Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
Almost overnight, I can feel the difference in the air at night and the heat during the day; summer is starting to wane, and we begin to prepare for fall and winter in Maine. We certainly don’t want to get caught unprepared. The same is true for your taxes: Don’t Get Caught Unprepared. We are now…Read More
5 Accounting Tips To Start Today
This popular quote says, “The people with the best advice are usually the ones who have been through the most.” For me, I like to say, “Learn from the mistakes I have made”. Both mean the same thing- learn from the experience of others who have made mistakes and figured out better ways to accomplish…Read More
QuickBooks Essentials+
Is QuickBooks Online still baffling you? Are you struggling to keep up with the day-to-day transactions? Are credit card and loan balances incorrect? Can you run financial reports for your bankers/investors? Are you ready for tax season? If you are struggling with any of these issues, then sign up for our QuickBooks Essentials+ Course. QuickBooks…Read More
1099s: What You Need To Know
2023… is officially here, and with it comes tax season. For small business owners, preparing and sending 1099s is an annual tax season activity. Do you need to send 1099s? Who do you send them to and when do you send them? Which 1099 do you send? Who Receives It An IRS 1099 form, referred to…Read More
Don’t Forget These Deductions
Whether you’re filing your business taxes as a self-employed business owner for the first time or the 20th, there are certain deductions that can save you thousands of dollars a year. Here, we’ll walk you through the most common — and not so common — tax deductions for the self-employed, and some expenses that are…Read More
So You Want To Start A Business?
So, You Want To Start A Business…. You have a product or a skill You know your audience You’ve done your research Now What?? After all this, there are still several practical steps you must take before you hang out that Open For Business sign. Ensuring you complete these steps will put you on the right footing…Read More
