Cash Flow Concepts That Can Save Your Business
Cash Flow Concepts That Can Save Your Business A sad and oft-repeated truth is that half of all new businesses fail within the first five years. Although many factors contribute to business failure, a common culprit is poor cash management. All businesses, large and...
Managing Student Debt
Smart Tactics to Managing Student Debt According to the Federal Reserve, U.S. student loan debt is now $1.5 trillion with more than 44 million borrowers. Only mortgage debt currently has bigger numbers among types of consumer debt. Even worse, more than 10 percent of...
County Fair Spending Traps
County Fair Spending Traps If you've ever attended a state or county fair, you know it's really easy to spend a lot of money, and fast. The best way to avoid overspending is to know the problem areas and be prepared. Here are five typical fair spending traps (and tips...
I Owe Tax on That? — 5 Surprising Taxable Items
I Owe Tax on That? — 5 Surprising Taxable Items Wages and self-employment earnings are taxable, but what about the random cash or financial benefits you receive through other means? If something of value changes hands, you can bet the IRS considers a way to tax it....
Basic Customer Retention Questions You Need to Answer
Basic Customer Retention Questions You Need to Answer Your business’s ability to retain customers is one of the most important components to sustain growth and profitability. Here are the three customer retention questions every business owner should be able to...
How To Protect Your Social Security Number
How To Protect Your Social Security Number Very few things in life can create a higher degree of stress than having your Social Security Number (SSN) stolen. This is because, unlike other forms of ID, your SSN is virtually permanent. While most instances of SSN theft...
Make Setting Salaries Easier With These 5 Steps
Make Setting Salaries Easier With These 5 Steps Whether you are hiring for the first time, filling an open position, or conducting annual performance reviews, finding a salary range that attracts and retains valued employees can be a difficult task. Here are some...
What You Need To Know About IRS Audits
What You Need To Know About IRS Audits The IRS recently released its 2018 Data Book, including information on its audit activities for the last fiscal year. This details what you need to know regarding your audit risk, how to prepare for and what to expect for IRS...
Can’t Miss Stops for Your Summer Road Trip
Can't Miss Stops for Your Summer Road Trip School is out, the weather is warm, and it’s time to head out on a summer road trip! Tired of the same old locations? Every state has a number of unique destinations for the every day explorer. Here are some free ideas for...
Effective Tax Planning Starts Now!
Effective Tax Planning Starts Now! With summertime activities in full swing, tax planning is probably not on the top of your to-do list. But putting it off creates a problem at the end of the year when there’s little time for changes to take effect. If you take the...