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What is depreciation and why should I care?

You often hear about depreciation in reference to your taxes. What exactly is it though? Is it important? How does it affect your business? In this article, we will discuss what depreciation is and why should you care about it. Our goal is to make this mysterious accounting term easier to understand. What is depreciation? […]

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What to know before you enter a partnership

Starting a business is an exciting, if not overwhelming, venture. Starting a business with another person doesn’t have to be daunting. We discuss what you should know before you enter a business partnership. Just follow these steps and you can enter a business partnership with confidence. Ensure your values and goals align The will to […]

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How do I create a budget in QBO?

One of the best goals for a new year is to plan a budget for your business. You already know the reasons why a budget is a good idea. You may even have a draft budget ready to go. But adding the budget into QBO (QuickBooks Online) seems overwhelming and difficult. How can you create […]

When should I create a budget?

When should I create a budget?

You want to operate your business with less uncertainty and stress. A budget is a simple yet effective way to plan for your company’s future. When should you create a budget? This article discusses three common scenarios where budgets can be the most useful. When planning for the next year You may be asking yourself, […]

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How do I manage employee advances?

You trust your employees and want to help them in times of need. In some cases, that may mean extending to them a payroll advance. However, trust is a two-way street. While you want to be helpful, you also want to trust that your employees will pay you back. What is the best way to […]

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When should I use classes in QBO?

Most business owners do not like reading financial reports. That is why they hire us! You know your financial statements will help you make better decisions, but they are so difficult to understand. Is there a way to see the parts of the business that matter the most to you? One way to solve this […]

How should I pay myself?

How should I pay myself as an owner?

When you work as an employee, things are simple; receive a paycheck and file your taxes at the end of the year. When you own a business, compensation becomes more complicated. How should you pay yourself as an owner? Let’s discuss four important questions to help you decide. What is your business type? Depending on […]

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How do I manage credit cards in QBO?

Your team can be spread out over multiple job sites when working in construction and trades. It’s common practice to give employees access to business credit cards for purchasing materials or paying one-off expenses. It may seem convenient – until it’s time to process those expenses in your accounting. Capturing receipts and managing multiple cardholders […]

Should I use Amazon Business?

Should I use Amazon Business?

You make dozens of purchases from Amazon for your business. But tracking and organizing those purchases is often a challenge. After all, you can purchase almost anything from Amazon! You know there must be a better way to manage your Amazon purchases. Amazon offers a Business Edition. What is Amazon Business? Is it a better […]

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How do I track projects in QBO?

You are running multiple jobs simultaneously in your construction business. You want to: Organize and track costs by project Bill reimbursements to your customers with ease Ensure you are charging enough for your services But project management software seems complicated to learn and expensive to purchase. Did you know that you can track projects in […]

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