Author: kdbarnes89
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Top five small business tax mistakes that can come back to haunt you
It’s fall and Halloween is upon us, so who doesn’t like a good scare? Well…when it comes to tricks and treats, small business tax prep doesn’t sit well in the trick category. When doing your taxes, there are plenty of different methods that can be used to create the most favorable outcome possible for your specific…
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When Should Your Small Business Hire a Bookkeeper?
What is Bookkeeping? Before deciding on whether to hire a bookkeeper, it’s important to fully understand what bookkeeping is and how you should use it for your small business. The books of a business are all of the transactions that occur, including every sale and expense the company makes. A bookkeeper is someone that inputs…
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How to Scale an Accounting or Bookkeeping Practice
When is the right time to scale my accounting practice? Usually, accounting and bookkeeping practices start with one person running the show as the professional is gaining clients. There will come a time when the professional has accumulated enough clients to fill all of their time. At this point the professional will have a choice…
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September is National Preparedness Month
The Best Time to Prepare for Disasters is Before They Happen In the days immediately following Hurricane Harvey, the whole world watched as volunteers went from building to building in small private boats to rescue citizens and pets from the dangerous floodwaters. After nearly 40 inches of rain poured down upon one of the nation’s…
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How to maximize small business tax deductions
Tax time can be daunting for all small businesses and here at Neat, we know that to be true. As we move out of the summer into Q4, many small business owners are starting to think about closing out the year. It’s a good time to begin getting your small business organized so that the beginning…
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Simplifying Accounting and Bookkeeping Software for Small Business
Today, Small Business owners have a wealth of cloud-based software and technology at their fingertips that allow them to do more with less, operate more efficiently and compete with bigger companies. This is very true of the category of software known as Accounting and Bookkeeping Software. Accounting and Bookkeeping software for small business can be…
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How the 2018 tax reform act will impact small business
Small Businesses Need to Keep Detailed Records Under 2018 Tax Reform Act With the government introducing a new tax act in 2018, small businesses will need to familiarize themselves with a couple of differences that may affect their operations. The new tax act is generally viewed as a win for many small businesses, but the…
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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…