Category: Growing a Business

The 3 Best Payroll Software Platforms for Small Businesses

October 22, 2020 Susan Guillory

If you have employees, you have the task of paying them on time, tracking their vacation time, and making sure they have employee benefits. You can certainly hire payroll professionals to manage that job for you, but if you have only a handful of employees, you can likely take the job on yourself and save a little money. The best payroll software for small business is designed for small and medium-sized business owners who don’t have human resources or payroll… Read More

Forming an LLC in Texas

September 30, 2020 Susan Guillory

Have you been told that forming an LLC in Texas for your company would be a smart move? There are plenty of reasons to consider a Texas LLC formation as a business owner, but you may have no clue where to start. This article will explain the benefits of the limited liability company business entity, walk you through the steps to form one, and even explain why you might want to hire a registered agent for the process. Why and… Read More

Learn How to Create and Maintain an LLC in Florida

September 30, 2020 Susan Guillory

If you have a Florida business, you should choose the best business structure for your needs. The limited liability company (LLC) is one to consider, and this article details more about how to form a Florida LLC. With a Florida limited liability company, you protect your personal assets and realize some great tax benefits. Read on to learn more about why you might want to form an LLC formation in Florida. Understanding Business Entities Before we look at the benefits… Read More

The Key Steps in Accepting Credit Card Payments for Your Small Business

September 25, 2020 Tiffany Verbeck

Accepting debit and credit card payments in your business can help you make more money. The more payment methods you offer to customers, the more likely they are to shop with you. But if you’re new to running your own business, you may not know how to accept credit card payments or what your credit card processing options are. How do you process a transaction? What are the fees? In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of accepting debit and… Read More

Solvency vs Liquidity: What is Financial Solvency?

September 24, 2020 Ty Kiisel

It’s a pretty well-accepted fact that a lot of businesses don’t make it past their second birthday and the average lifespan of a small business is only 8-½ years. Understanding that, it makes a lot of sense for many small business owners to ask, “Is my business solvent?” or “What is financial solvency?” It also makes sense for a small business owner to wonder, “What’s the difference between financial solvency and liquidity?” What is Financial Solvency? A business is solvent… Read More

Your Accountant Can Help You Build Your Business

September 22, 2020 Ty Kiisel

As a former small business owner myself, I shamefacedly admit that I didn’t take advantage of my accountant’s expertise and point of view and how it could have helped me ramp up my business much faster than I did on my own. In fact, I’m convinced your accountant can help you build your business—you just need to move from a transactional relationship to a consultative relationship. One of my best friends is a CPA. Although he wasn’t my accountant, we… Read More