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Are you still using a spreadsheet for your business bookkeeping? Find out whether it’s time to move on to a different system.
Business taxes can be complicated, especially for entrepreneurs. Read on for the essentials of sales, income, and other business taxes.
Is it possible to have stable revenue, income, and other business finances when world or life events affect your business? Yes! Here’s how.
While it may seem tough to keep your business and personal finances separate at first, it’s not as hard as feeding two cats different food. You can do it! Here’s why and how.
Welcome to KIS’s new online home. It took me a couple of years to do a complete revamp, but it’s now ready. We all have our strengths and can lean on each other to cover our weaknesses. Otherwise, this website wouldn’t be here today.
Managing your business finances is like managing your personal finances. Nonetheless, it trips many people up because it sounds scary. Let’s put that limiting belief to rest, shall we? Because if you can add and subtract, you can master this.
After the holidays, people get focused on their New Year’s Resolutions. Especially entrepreneurs and planning-lovers! We’re ready to get started and make this the best year yet. We’ve got the new fitness equipment, books, or thrown out all the sugar. It’s an exciting time!
After a few weeks though (say by the middle-to-end of February), the appeal starts to wane. Sugar sneaks back in. The equipment and books gather dust. We’re losing our motivation.
Before we jump into the mechanics, you should know why the extra complexity is worth it.
If your business makes a lot of profit, you may be a good contender for S-Corp status. If the profit is more than what you would pay somebody else to do your job, then I recommend you look into it.
If you've ever worked for someone else and received a paycheck, your taxes are withheld. The employer deducts that money from your paycheck and sends it to the government. With a few exceptions, you pay taxes on everything you receive. But businesses are different.
Fri-nally! It's the weekend! It was one heck of a week and now all you need is a break. You spun several pieces of fine china in the air to orchestrate all the to-dos and deliverables every day. You've earned some downtime!
When I was a freshman in high school, my first assignment was to read a book by Stephen Covey. The book was, “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Students.” It was a play on his NYT best-seller, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”
When we talk about sports numbers aren't scary. Many fans know all the stats for their favorite team. For those that play in a fantasy league, they may know the main stats for every team and all-star player. When it comes to accounting, most people hit a mental roadblock. Business numbers are abstract compared to sports. All too often people tell me it's too difficult.
It's that time of year again when people go crazy at doorbuster sales, shop online during cyber week at work, and spend lots and lots of money. The holiday decorations brighten up every public space, people are in the holiday spirit, and Mariah Carey is all over the radio.
Every April 15th is a gut punch for so many Americans. you work super hard to earn a living, yet it feels like half of it goes to taxes.
The business is going well. You have lots of customers, you're making a profit, and all signs point to growth. At this rate, you'll need to expand. But when? And how?
Entrepreneurs could handle their own finances, but in time they will need a financial pro to handle the books and taxes. Here are four questions to ask yourself if you’re unsure if you need one yet.
How often do you wish you could clone yourself? Just imagine how helpful it would be as a busy business owner to have a mini-me or a twin. Gone would be the days where you're frazzled and feeling behind, right?
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