Author: Josh Keppen
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5 Lessons on Going Digital (From a Brand That Has Done It)
Small-business processes are colliding with digital tools at breakneck speed — and with good reason. It doesn’t matter what your small business is, implementing digital tools in your processes can improve multiple areas of your business — from how you operate to how you provide value to customers. But despite it being necessary to stay…
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Small Business Tax Deductions Worksheet (Part 2)
We’re back with more small business tax deductions! You might remember that in the first part of the series, we talked about how business tax deductions work — and what the IRS considers deductible. We spent a lot of time on what business expenses are deductible (which was fair enough, since you want to pay…
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You’re Doing Small Business Bookkeeping Wrong (But So Is Everyone Else)
As a small-business owner, you’re a jack-of-all-trades. You can confidently switch your “business operations” hat to “chief marketing officer” hat in the blink of an eye. But when it comes to bookkeeping, a feeling of dread grows in the pit of your stomach. You’re not alone. “I [expletive] hate it — the worst part of…
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Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist (2020)
If you’re like most small business owners, you’re looking for ways to save money and avoid potential problems with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Whether this is your first time filing taxes for your small business or you’re a seasoned business owner interested in maximizing business deductions, we’ve got you covered. In fact, if you’ve…
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WTH is WFH? 5 Tips for Remote Work
If you’re a small business owner working from home during Covid, you may be feeling pulled in different directions. After all, as we’ve been reminded recently there are plenty of ways for working from home (WFH) to go wrong like: Although working from home looks a bit different for everyone, it doesn’t have to be…
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COVID-19 Resources Available for Small Businesses. Your Questions, Answered
If you’re running a small business, the last few weeks have likely been intense and stressful. COVID-19 has had a major impact. In March, the majority of the top 10 most shared articles on LinkedIn were about the coronavirus. More than a month since the first stay-at-home orders it’s still the main topic of discussion.…
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7 Ways to Grow Your Business During Social Distancing
Small business owners have always faced big challenges, but they pale in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. A survey found nearly 7.5 million small businesses may be in danger of closing permanently over the next five months, and 3.5 million are at risk of closure in the next two months 80% of small employers…
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Living With Less Stress During COVID-19: The Busy Business Owner’s Guide
The Problems That Are Stressing Us Out Everything You Need to Know About Stress: A Short Guide More Money, More Problems: An Inside Look at the Struggles of a Small Business Owner How To Reduce Stress Like A Boss Final Thoughts With issues like COVID-19, healthcare, and business taxes, all weighing heavily on the mind…
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Deduction Tips for Tax Day
Mark your calendars, April 15th will be here before you know it. Looking ahead for ways to prepare for Tax Day, keep in mind there are a few write-offs that are often overlooked. Claiming deductions is a great way to reduce your income tax bill come tax time. Claiming deductions can free up additional money…
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Three tax tips to help you get ahead
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” – Ben Franklin Ben Franklin famously stated that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. But as we find ourselves in the new year, with tax time quickly approaching, you can go ahead and add stress to that list. Even though we know…