Category: Running a Business

How to Find the Right Accountant for Your Small Business

January 22, 2019 Jennifer Lobb

With a variety of accounting apps and tax resources available at your fingertips, it’s easy to overlook the importance of an accountant when it comes to your business. Why pay for someone’s services when you can secure them for yourself for a fraction of a fee? But new and seasoned small business owners will admit that the right accountant can save your business thousands of dollars, help you avoid costly legal and tax mistakes, and offer strategic advice that can… Read More

Rocket Lawyer Review: Worth the Cost for Your Small Business?

January 21, 2019 Linsey Knerl

Business owners are busy. They don’t have time to learn every aspect of the modern business world, and that includes contract law, articles of incorporation, and property leasing. Unfortunately, hiring a lawyer isn’t always in a small business’ budget, especially during the first few years of business, where you might not have the cash flow to justify the expense. Then, there’s the matter of the independent contractor, who rarely needs more than a few one-off documents and certainly won’t be… Read More

6 Ways to Level Up Your Business in 2022

January 17, 2019 Linsey Knerl

Business and leadership mastermind groups are full of people promising to help you “level up” your company with the newest inspirational trends, products, and tools. The fact is, however, that many of the best-proven tips to kick your business up a notch have been around for years – even decades! Before you spend one penny on programs or courses, check out this list of expert hacks for growth that you can start putting into practice right away. We bet you’ll… Read More

8 Reasons to Start Your Business in 2024

January 15, 2019 Gerri Detweiler

Do you want to start your own business, but find yourself debating if now is the right time to launch? If so, you’re not alone. Many future entrepreneurs face the same concern, never quite sure if now is the right time. Despite the challenges for many small businesses in the past couple of years, 2024 shows strong signs of promise. This is particularly true when you consider the following reasons why there's not time like the present. Why You Should… Read More

8 Tools to Make Your Small Business More Efficient This Year

January 14, 2019 Linsey Knerl

“Productivity” is the buzz word on everybody’s mind, as we strive to be better with our time in both our personal and professional lives. Beyond the simple acts of ditching mindless social media scrolling and spending less time binging Netflix, what can an effective individual (and business owner) do to make the most of their already-busy day? When it comes to workplace efficiencies, these solutions are among the best-loved. Which ones can you use to perfect that demanding work schedule?… Read More

Tools to Get Your Small Business Taxes Rolling Early

January 8, 2019 Jennifer Lobb

Taxes may not be due until April, but for many small business owners, getting them done early delivers some real perks. In most circumstances – baring a government shutdown, that is – submitting your taxes early can get you a faster return, but that's not all. Starting your taxes now can give you more time to pay, if you owe. Similarly, it can also give you some much-needed buffer time in the case that you find you're missing paperwork, receipts,… Read More