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Recoup in January
January 23, 2017 by Ed Becker
January tends to be a slower month for most businesses. There is usually at least a short lull after the rush of the holidays, and consumers are resting from spending. January is a great time to recoup. The holiday season can wreak havoc on organization and the small details of business. Take this lull in […]
2017 Business Plan
January 16, 2017 by Ed Becker
Early in the year is usually the best time to concentrate on your new business plan. The lull after the holiday rush gives you an opportunity to review, research and tweak your business plan for the coming year. As you are working on this task, here are some of the hottest trends expected to impact […]
5 Awesome New Year’s Resolutions for Small Businesses
January 2, 2017 by Ed Becker
Of course, we all make, or at the very least think about New Year’s resolutions. They may be personal, or business resolutions, or both, if you are a small business owner. Many times, these resolutions overlap, if you are a business owner, or if you have a personal brand. Overlapping resolutions are a great option, […]
2016 Filing Year-End 1099’s (Updated)
December 26, 2016 by Ed Becker
December Tips for Small Businesses All businesses are required to give a Form 1099 to any non-employee service provider that the business paid for services provided during the calendar year. The deadline to issue 1099’s is January 31, so now is the time to make sure you have all W-9’s completed with current addresses and tax payer […]
Year End Small Business Accounting Tune Up (Update)
December 19, 2016 by Ed Becker
As a small business owner, you know that December isn’t just about holiday festivities and the holiday season. December is also another year end accounting season. It’s when you need to compile and prepare end of year documents for your CPA, so they can file everything for you before the upcoming deadline. Which accounting documents will your CPA […]
Year End Bookkeeping Checklist (Updated)
December 12, 2016 by Ed Becker
The year has come and gone and now it is time to get information to your CPA for tax return purposes. A small business should be performing all of its essential accounting functions in a timely manner all year to ensure nothing is overlooked. This also could save you in CPA costs, if you are organized […]
2016 End of Year Tax Tips for Small Businesses
December 5, 2016 by Ed Becker
Being near the end of the year, it might seem like you can’t do anything to benefit your company for tax filing, but this isn’t always true. Even if you have not planned for your tax year in advance in detail, you can still do many things that can benefit your filing. This discussion […]
Ideal Customer Avatar
November 28, 2016 by Ed Becker
If you are a small business owner, or a marketing person, or perform any type of business planning and sales; you may be familiar with the concept of an Ideal Customer Avatar. You may also know the power of having a very detailed picture of your ideal customer. Without the avatar of your ideal customer, […]
