Irrespective of the industry your small business falls into, you cannot understate the value of a good accountant. You can get a bookkeeper for basic accounting services, an accountant who has a degree in accounting for more complicated accounting and payroll services, or a certified public accountant who can help with tax planning and also […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Into a Franchise
Owning a franchise allows you to go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. A franchise owner operates by selling an established product or service which often has significant brand recognition (think McDonald’s or Orange Theory). A franchise includes not only a product, service, and trademark but also the complete method to conduct the business […]
What If You Lose Your EIN Verification Letter?
I recently decided to change business banks. And, as I discovered, when you decide to do this, you must have your personal ID, your articles of incorporation, and your EIN verification letter. I know my EIN number by heart since I’ve been in business 20 years, but that’s not good enough for the bank. In […]
How to Raise Capital for Your Business Using a Self-Directed IRA
Raising capital for your business is always a challenge. The eligibility criteria in the business lending space are stringent, and investors are quite picky too. The lack of funding options may, at times, frustrate you. But there is a way. You can use your investment IRA assets to raise money for your business. Your self-directed […]
How to Successfully Scale Your Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Leslie Hassler. Leslie Hassler is a dynamic author, speaker, and business strategist guiding women-owned, service-based businesses into more profits, cash flow, and […]
Protecting Your Small Business from Fraud
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Tiffany Couch, @TheTiffanyCouch. Tiffany is CEO and founder of Acuity Forensics, a nationally recognized forensic accounting firm. Her book, “The […]
Business Tax Issues to Consider with the New Tax Law
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Eva Rosenberg @TaxMama. Eva is the Internet’s TaxMama®. She answers tax questions, provides a TaxQuips podcast and a wealth of […]
How to Recession-Proof Your Small Business
The economy is slowing down, and interest rates are going up. Is your business ready for what is going on in the marketplace? With the current stock market volatility and former Fed Chair Janet Yellen doing numerous interviews about the recession that’s on the way, it’s time to get ready. No one will forget the […]
Best Ways to Avoid Common Cash Flow Problems in 2019
We’ve all heard it a million times “Cash is KING!” But proper financial management is the difference between surviving in business and being put out of business. You must understand the time value of money and manage your finances carefully. Just like you should have an emergency fund for your household, you need one for […]
Why It’s Important to Use Professional Invoices as a Freelancer
When you first started freelance, you were likely asking all sorts of questions such as how do I find clients or what is an invoice? Luckily, over time you’ve learned the tricks of the trade and know the ins and outs of being a successful freelancer. But, there’s always room to grow and learn. One […]
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