As a CPA I help many small business owners with tax planning and filing. That means I see the businesses that succeed as well as those who don't. My advice is that if you’re a
small business owner, you need a business plan. To write a successful plan you must know everything about your company, your product or service, and the market competition.
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You are ready to dive into your new business venture, but you have one question that is holding you back. Do you need a business advisor? Small business colleagues have differing points of view. Here are some questions to consider that will help you decide if you should hire an advisor for your small business.
Tax season is the time when CPAs and other tax professionals are fully engaged in preparing client returns. The professionals know that for small businesses taxes are always challenging and require constant attention. Consider how the changes to the tax law that apply to the 2108 returns increase the complexity of the process. Here is some advice from tax professionals for small-business owners to help them respond to the changes brought by tax reform and navigate the perennial tax burdens they always face.
If you are investing in rental properties, then you’ll become well-acquainted with the Schedule E tax form. The Schedule E is where you’ll report all of your expenses and income for the year, and take advantage of any deductions you may want to claim.
The end of the year is always a busy time for business owners. While juggling holiday planning, you also have to take care of some important business duties so you will have a successful year when the calendar flips over. Solid year-end tax planning helps you know where you stand in 2018 and how to prepare for 2019.
At some point, every small business owner will need to make an important decision: should they use cash or accrual budgeting for their company? Businesses use both the cash basis and full accrual basis of accounting and budgeting in their operations. There are advantages and disadvantages to both of these options, and you should consider talking with an accountant to learn about how these methods will impact your business.
Cash flow management can make-or-break a company, and if you aren't properly managing the flow of your money, then you are setting your business up for failure. If you want to achieve long-term success with your company, then you need to make sure that you have cash available at all times.
If you’re like most small business owners, you have a serious problem on your hands. You don’t know how much your business is worth. You have so much of your own money and your own assets tied into it that it is impossible to get a value. Actually, you can get a business valuation, but you will need some help.
As a real estate investor, accounting is part of your daily life. You have to monitor the cash flow in, and make sure you’re managing your outflow in a profitable manner. For many investors, a paper accounting system is the one they know and use. However, if paper is holding you back, do what other successful landlords have done and make the switch to an accounting software program.
It is easy for small business owners to get stuck with questionable business practices, especially when they are in the early stages of development. Sometimes in the zeal to achieve profitability and success, the employees and management take shortcuts. Here are ten frequently overlooked secrets about small business management that will help your company achieve success: