Making Your Home Office a Tax Deduction

Making Your Home Office a Tax Deduction The home office deduction is a great tax break for the millions of Americans who are now working from home, either occasionally or full-time. But there’s one huge catch…you can’t be an employee! That’s right, if you’re working...

Maximizing Work From Home

Maximizing Your Working From Home Opportunity Flexible working arrangements appear to be here to stay. But the benefits of working from home also come with the challenge of maintaining an appropriate work-life balance and a high level of productivity. Here are several...

The Benefits of Being a Sole Proprietor

The Benefits of Being a Sole Proprietor Many start-up businesses move from hobby status to a business when they start to make a profit. The tax entity typically used is a sole proprietorship. Taxes on this business activity type flow through your personal tax return...

Business Metrics that Have Impact

Business Metrics that Have Impact At the end of the year it is easy to compare revenue, gross margin, and profitability to the prior year and to your business plan. Here are a few ideas of other metrics to consider. Customer acquisition cost. Divide the total amount...

Home-Based Business Tips

Home-Based Business Tips Home-based businesses can be financially rewarding and provide a certain amount of flexibility with your day-to-day schedule. Here are some tips to keep your business running at full steam. Stay on top of accounts receivable. It’s easy to get...

Small Business: Coping with Shortages and Delays

Small Business: Coping with Shortages and Delays As we enter the New Year, businesses continue to be hampered by a near-unprecedented lack of supplies and materials. Besides items that have received widespread national attention like toilet paper and computer chips...