For many small businesses, late summer is the perfect time to get financial records organized, strengthen cash flow management, and prepare for the final months of the year. Right now, there are two particularly good reasons to act: QuickBooks Online is offering 90% off for three months, and businesses should start preparing now if they expect Read More

To get your new business ready for credit approval, you must establish the business as a separate legal entity and ensure all public records are consistent. Because lenders rely heavily on automated underwriting systems, minor discrepancies in your business name, address, or phone number will cause delays or trigger immediate denials.  Structuring your business correctly from Read More

Summer can be one of the busiest times of the year for many small businesses. Whether you’re managing seasonal demand, coordinating employee vacations, or preparing for growth opportunities, staying organized is essential. The right financial tools can help you as a business owner save time, improve cash flow, and make better decisions. Here are three Read More

By Derek Goodman Before you invest tens of thousands of dollars and two to four years of your life in a college credential, you need to know what the data actually says about whether that investment pays off, and for whom. If you’re a small business owner thinking about going back to school, or weighing Read More

By James Chittenden Businesspeople can get lost and discouraged when looking for their first round of business funding. Surprisingly, they can have greater success if they use a simple but often overlooked key to fast funding approval.  Loans, investment, and other ways that businesses can obtain capital for growth seem mysterious. The overwhelming number of Read More

By James Chittenden Fortunately, AI is still our servant and not our master, at least for the time being.  For a long time, AI was of poor quality and unreliable. Then it rapidly became quite good, and available to everyone with a Wi-Fi connection and mobile device. Its proliferation offers opportunities and hazards. One fantastic development is the Read More

By Jeff Skolnick, CPA The recently passed tax law contains many changes to existing law. The final bill was almost 1,000 pages. I have summarized what I believe to be the key tax provisions of the law. EXTENSION OF AND CHANGES TO CURRENT INDIVIDUAL PROVISIONS Many of the provisions enacted by the Tax Cuts and Read More

Tax season looms large, and if you’re like many small business owners, you might be feeling the pressure. You are not alone. Juggling daily operations, customer demands, and keeping track of finances can make tax preparation feel like a burden. Tax problems, tax requirements and tax solutions will be on your mind until this chore Read More

By James Chittenden Tax season is always a stressful time for small businesses. However, with the right tools and strategies, you can streamline the process and ensure accuracy in your financial reporting. QuickBooks, the leading accounting software, offers several features to help small business owners navigate tax season smoothly. Here are three essential QuickBooks tools Read More

Starting a business in the USA can be a highly rewarding venture, but doing it right requires careful planning and execution using a successful business plan. A well-structured business plan guides you through your venture, helping you through key decisions and ensuring financial stability. Generally, this process requires you to answer questions you may not Read More