Small business is often considered the backbone of America, employing tens of millions of professionals in virtually every possible industry. Every day, new companies open their doors, provide jobs, and drive local economies, helping to sustain the functions that our nation needs most. However, not all small business ideas are made equal, and some are…
Accounting For Beginners
So, you have started this new and very exciting business opportunity. How do you keep track of it on paper? Like it or not, every April 15th, we have to account for our actions the year before to our friends (or foes depending upon your mindset) at the Internal Revenue Service, or the IRS. […]
Financial Intelligence For Small Business Owners
Small Business Bookkeeping – What is that really about? Many business owners ask: “Why do I need an accountant? I already have someone who does my books. Besides, we have QuickBooks.” Small business bookkeeping has always been viewed as basic and unavoidable, but I don’t think it has been used as a tool it […]
Tally 9 Eases The Load of Small Business Owners
While Quickbooks may dominate the realm of small business accounting software in the US, Tally 9 is quickly becoming a fierce competitor, especially in the international market. As a small business owner, it is important to find a software solution that can not only manage the accounting aspects of the business, but integrate related […]
25 Entrepreneurs Share Best Business Advice
As an entrepreneur, I’ve painstakingly learned the importance of heeding the best business advice I’ve received from many of the world’s top entrepreneurs. The bottom line: It takes a lot to start a business and grow it to profitability. Funny enough, the most impactful lessons have come from my biggest failures though.All in all, despite receiving great business advice and…
Interesting Myths That Proves QuickBooks®In The Cloud Is Beneficial For Your Business
From past few decades, QuickBooks®has been gaining recognition from the business world including CPA’s, financial advisors, and owners. Some beliefs on its proven practices i.e. result businesses showing after integrating with the software whereas some are still allowing the software into their business by believing in interesting myths. The real power of cloud QuickBooks®can […]
Essential accounting tips for small businesses
For many business owners, managing finances is the scariest aspect of owning a business. If you don’t know how to keep your finances in order, you could run into dire financial difficulties. Fortunately, ace money management skills can be learned, even if you’ve never balanced a checkbook before. Here are a few of the…
25 QuickBooks®Tips To Simplify Your Life
QuickBooks®is one of the most comprehensive accounting software packages on the market, and thousands of busy business owners use it every day. The software is popular for ease of use, a simple UX, security features and rich accounting features from banking integration to employee management. However, getting up to speed on QuickBooks®can be…
Ten Steps to Get Your Startup on Track
If you’ve just launched or are about to launch your online store, congratulations! It takes uncommon passion and perseverance to get to where you are today. However, as you know, business ownership is a constant flood of satisfying milestones coupled with expanding to-do lists. With your launch, you’ll need to get on top of the…
6 Weird But Successful Small Business Ideas
Tough economic times can inspire a lot of creativity when it comes to new business ideas. For example, though a recession was in full-swing, 2010 saw the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity in decades, according to the Kaufman Foundation.But it seems counter-intuitive. After all, starting a new business is incredibly risky. According to the Small…
Top Business Tips for Starting a Small Business
Starting a business for the first time and worried about failure? Give your new enterprise the best chance of success with these top business tips, the best advice I’ve collated from other entrepreneurs and developed from my own experience of more than 20 years of having “been there and done that” as a small business…
Top 25 Bookkeeping Tips From the Pros
A solid bookkeeping system is an essential aspect of running a business. No matter how small your business is, you should make sure that your books are updated, accurate, and readily available, as it provides you with crucial information on your business’ financial standing. Check out these expert bookkeeping tips to help you along the…