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 Octavia Conner, @SayYesToProfits. Octavia is the #1 Virtual CFO and Strategic Business Advisor to 6 and 7-figure businesses. She is […]
21 Tips for Managing Your Small Business Finances
Every small business owner must stay on top of one thing: managing the money. Cash flow is all about how money moves in and out of your business. And your goal should always be to keep cash in your business operating account as long as possible. Managing your small business finances requires a specific skill […]
Are You Ready for ACA Reporting for the 2017 Tax Year?
Guest Article Are you scratching your head about the status of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) … and whether you’re still responsible for reporting health plan coverage on your tax return? You’re not alone! The ACA was the target of much debate in the new administration’s first term, leaving a lot of questions in its […]
How to Handle an IRS Audit?
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 Dawn Brolin, Certified Public Acount on how best to handle an IRS Audit. She is Chief Executive Officer and Managing […]
IRS Tax Alert: The Deadline for W-2s and 1099s Has Moved Up
As if we weren’t already scrambling to get our paperwork ready in time for tax season, the government has moved up an important deadline that you need to know about as a small business owner. If you have payroll employees or contractors, you are required by law to file either a W-2 form (for full-time […]
5 Obstacles Facing Your Small Business Right Now
It’s no secret that small business owners face obstacles that perhaps don’t faze their larger competitors. A big company with its own legal department can stay apprised of EEOC and Department of Labor rules, and a company with its own HR department will know how to determine the salary to offer a new entry level […]
How to Deduct Everything in Your Small 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 Eva Rosenberg, EA @TaxMama. Eva is the publisher of TaxMama.com, where your tax questions are answered for free. Eva is […]
5 Tips for Small Business Owners at Tax Time
It’s tax season and if you operate a small business, it can be an even more stressful time, especially during the first year or two after starting your company. What many people don’t realize is that there are actually a lot of tactics that make tax time a little easier, and even work in your […]
Tax Planning 101 for Small Business Owners
I’m willing to bet that thinking about your business taxes ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and cleaning under your fridge. And yet, we can’t escape them. But burying your head in the sand will only cost you money. Instead, be proactive in your planning so that you’re more efficient, pay your taxes on […]
5 Finance Secrets to Make Your Small Business More Successful
Being an expert in finance is not usually a top priority for someone starting or running a small business. Here are five tips to make sure you’re handling your finances according to best practices: 1. Record-Keeping There are two main reasons to keep track of the finances of your business. First, you need to maintain […]