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When should you start planning for your year-end?

You feel anxious about your taxes. You want to know ahead of time what your profit will be for the year. And you want to plan the strategy for your profit. When should you even start planning for your year-end? The good news is that by planning ahead you can both estimate and control your profit for […]

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Do I need to file 1099s?

Beyond even knowing how to file a 1099, you just want to know whether you even need to file 1099s. We prepare hundreds of 1099 forms each year and can share with you some of the areas to consider to determine whether you need to file 1099s. Who needs to file 1099s? Almost every business […]

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What is the 1099-NEC Form?

Have you seen the 1099-NEC form? Maybe you saw it and wondered: What is the 1099-NEC form for? Should I have been filing this all along? What about the 1099-MISC? We are here to shed some light on the changes that this form has brought to the 1099 filing process. In 2020, the IRS introduced […]

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QBO QuickTips: The QBO Dashboard

You’re totally overwhelmed by QuickBooks Online (QBO). But guess what? You’re already doing the right thing. Asking questions about how to use it means you’ve made the good decision to move to cloud accounting. In this and coming articles, we will be discussing some of our favorite features in QBO and share some helpful tips […]

Coping with COVID Burnout

In the past six months, all of our lives have changed. A year ago could you have imagined needing to wear a mask when you go outside? Could you imagine not being able to visit your family or go on a vacation? It is safe to say that really none of us could imagine the new ways […]

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Take Control of Your Cash

Do you ever feel like holding onto cash in your business is like trying to hold sand in your hands? If so, you are far from alone. Cash is a big concern for many people. The good news is there are steps you can take right now to take control of your cash. Focus on […]

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Four Steps to Increase Your Revenue

Many business owners are anxious about the future. In previous articles, we discussed how cash flow management can help you take control of the cash during a crisis. However, how do you take control of your revenue? In this article, we discuss four steps you can take right now to increase your revenue. 1. Know […]

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Getting Started with Managing Your Cash Flow

You want to better understand where your business is heading with regard to cash, but you do not know where to start. While getting started with managing your cash flow can seem daunting, don’t let that deter you. Starting down this path will help you know whether you can purchase new equipment, hire a new […]

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Forecast for Success

You work hard and your business is stable and growing, but in these uncertain times, it feels like no business is safe. Forecasting helps alleviate anxieties about the future security of your business. Our founder, Cindy Hovig, recently gave an interview on forecasting and how small business owners can benefit. Understanding Forecasting Jess: What exactly is forecasting? […]

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What is Cash Flow?

You worry sometimes about whether you have enough cash in the bank to cover an upcoming expense. You know you can cover this week or this month, but you want to know if your cash balance in the future will become an issue. At what point will you run out of cash? These concerns are […]

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