Author: Josh Keppen
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Getting the most from your small business tax deductions
As a small business owner, you are the backbone of the US economy and should get the most from your small business tax deductions. As tax day rapidly approaches, millions of small business owners, independent consultants and 1099 employees around the country will be scrambling to find as many tax deductions as possible to ensure…
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Neat featured on the QBOShow talks about new accounting program
The Neat Company, creators of Neat software for small business is thrilled to be sponsoring the popular QBOShow this year. Neat focuses on helping small businesses and accounting/bookkeeping firms collaborate and work together in a more efficient manner through its cloud and mobile software. Stephanie Mozzillo from Neat had the opportunity to guest speak on…
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Seven steps to Audit-Proof your small business
As the year comes to a close, small businesses should begin thinking about cleaning house and getting their finances in order so they can hit the ground running in 2018. Regardless of the type of small business you operate, getting your financial house in order can go a long way to ensure you maximize your…
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How to Optimize Your Office Real Estate
Not unlike the housing market, office real estate is valuable and comes at a steep price. Larger businesses often have the luxury of off-site storage facilities to store their documentation. But for small-to-medium sized businesses, this isn’t a readily-available perk. Read on to find out why and how digitizing your database can allow you to…
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Resources to Check Out for Your Woman-Owned Business
Women make up 38 percent of all businesses in the U.S. but tend to be underrepresented in the business world. The many hurdles they face, especially when it comes to receiving financing, make them have to fight harder than other entrepreneurs to succeed. If you’re a woman in business, there are a myriad of resources for women…
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4 Must-Dos to Safeguard Your Business Against the Elements
With the thick of winter approaching for much of the country, there are things SMB owners must do to ensure that the most important aspects of their businesses are safeguarded from the elements. These to-dos vary from region to region and industry to industry. While most people maintain insurance on their home or apartment to…
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4 Tips for When Your Business is Strapped for Cash
Running a small business can be unpredictable. Sometimes a client may be late in paying an invoice. Sometimes you hit an unexpected low season. Obviously, cash flow can be a huge problem for smaller businesses. In fact, according to a U.S. Bank study, 82 percent of businesses that fail do so because of cash flow…
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Year End Are You Ready?
Year end is defined as year’s end, the end of the calendar year. Translated for all of us business owners that means “YEAR END” – the end of the fiscal year – that is if your year runs from January 1st to December 31st. “YEAR END” is not as easy as it may sound! In…
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The Top 5 Topics Your Clients Will Ask You About Tax Reform
On November 2, 2017, the House released The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It is the most comprehensive tax legislation since 1986. Its intended tax reform may very well affect each American taxpayer. The Senate just announced it will release its own tax reform legislation by the end of this week, so soon we’ll be…
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Why a Business Should Implement a Digital Workspace
Business owners, CTO’s and CIO’s all around the world are facing the same challenge: how to optimize their IT infrastructure and get their workforce to start working on the go. In this article we will briefly explore the changing working conditions in modern day offices and why it is important for a business to start…