Your manager breaks her leg playing softball and will be out for a month. Or your receptionist’s husband lands his dream job, but it’s out of state so they’ll be moving. When you own a small business, learning to expect the unexpected comes with the territory. Yet, you don’t have to stand idly by and […]
The Top 3 Reasons to Outsource Your Accounting
While you may think it’s better to take care of your small business accounting tasks in-house, you may be surprised to know that your business can benefit from having a professional accountant or CPA handle the job for you. Here are the top three reasons to outsource your accounting. 1. Peace of Mind The number […]
How to Create Estimates in QuickBooks Online
Whether you sell products or services, you may need to create estimates in QuickBooks Online. Here’s how it’s done. It would be nice if you could just instantly invoice every sale. But sometimes your customers need to know what a particular purchase will cost before they make the decision to buy. So you need to […]
Why a Succession Plan is Important for Your Business
You’ve devoted time and money and poured heart and soul into building a successful family business. But do you have a succession plan? If not, you should. Without a plan for transferring your business to the next generation, anything could happen. Deciding on Your New Role Start by deciding how much or how little you […]
The Most Common Payroll Errors Small Business Owners Make
Paying employees seems easy enough. Their hours are logged, and you sign the checks; however, there’s more to payroll than that, and overlooking these critical aspects of paying your employees can have costly consequences. Here are five common payroll errors small business owners make and how to prevent them. 1. Not Paying Taxes Year-Round Not […]