Make Online Reviews Work for Your Business
Make Online Reviews Work for Your Business Many factors play into a potential customer’s decision to buy your product or service, but one thing is clear — online reviews are at the top of the list. A recent study by BrightLocal reveals that 91 percent of people read...
How to Save When Attending a Wedding
How to Save When Attending a Wedding Planning on attending a wedding or two (or three or four...) this summer? If you’re not careful the costs will add up fast, especially if travel is involved. Here are five tips to survive the financial cost of wedding season: Give...
Never Take on the IRS Alone
Never Take on the IRS Alone Sleuthing your way through a tax audit by yourself is not the same as fixing a leaky faucet or changing your oil. Here are reasons you should seek professional help as soon as you receive a letter from the IRS: IRS auditors do this for a...
Payroll Fraud Schemes Every Business Should Know
Payroll Fraud Schemes Every Business Should Know According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, nearly 30 percent of businesses are victims of payroll malfeasance, with small businesses twice as likely to be affected than large businesses. Here are four...
Get Your Life Back! Ideas to Unplug
Get Your Life Back! Ideas to Unplug With endless movies, TV shows and video games available to us 24/7, it’s become too easy to spend all our free time on electronic devices. If you and your family are looking for ways to unplug this summer, consider these ideas: Turn...
5 Summer Tax Savings Opportunities
5 Summer Tax Savings Opportunities Ah, summer. The weather is warm, kids are out of school, and it’s time to think about tax saving opportunities! Here are five ways you can enjoy your normal summertime activities and save on taxes: Rent out your property tax-free. If...
Digital Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
Digital Marketing Mistakes to Avoid The keys to successful digital marketing practices are often learned through failure. But you don't have to make digital marketing mistakes! The wise business owner learns from the travails experienced by others. Here are some...
The Casualty Loss Problem
The Casualty Loss Problem What you can do to help Tax laws severely limit who can deduct losses on their tax return caused by a catastrophic event. Now unless a loss is in a presidentially declared disaster area, victims are on their own to pick up the pieces. This is...
4 Key Elements of Great Business Bookkeeping
4 Key Elements of Great Business Bookkeeping Your bookkeeping system is the financial heart and lifeblood of your business. When set up and operating properly, your books help you make smart decisions and seamlessly turn your financial data into useful information....
7 Hidden Vacation Costs That Sneak Up on You
7 Hidden Vacation Costs That Sneak Up on You Going on vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy new experiences. But if you don't pay close attention, hidden vacation costs can sneak up on you like tiny money-stealing ninjas. Here are seven sneaky vacation costs...