Archive for the 'Smart Choices' Category

5 Last Minute Tax Savings Tips

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

The major tax deadline of April 15th is quickly approaching for non-corporation businesses (sole proprietorships, partnerships and LLCs). Here are five quick tax-savings tips you don’t want to forget before the deadline arrives in all its glory.
1. Home Office Deduction
Generally, you can deduct business expenses that apply
to a part of your home if that part [...]

How to Get Paid Faster – Online

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Most businesses have at least a few ways to accept payment from their customers. It may be in the form of collecting cash, debit or credit cards, or by check, either up front, at the time of delivery of the product or service, or sometime after the sales transaction has been completed.
But more and more [...]

How to Find a Good Bookkeeper

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Q: “Gabrielle, I’m in the market for bookkeeping services. Any suggestions for what to look for and what to expect in pricing?”
This is a typical inquiry I receive through my website. And for good reason. It’s a great question! Let me tell you why.
Doing the bookkeeping in your business won’t make it an amazing, profitable [...]

Five Year-End Business Cash Boosters

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

This year is quickly coming to a close. It’s been a choppy one for most small businesses, especially in the cash flow department. How about you? Well I’ve got some good news for you.
There’s still time to make this year go down easy and pull in some fast cash. Here are five fast-results tips to [...]

Starting a Small Business: How to Avoid a Common Yet Deadly Mistake

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Most entrepreneurs give little thought to the legal structure of their business, especially in the early days. But not knowing the risks of just “winging it” can come back to take a painful bite out of your bottom line. Even worse, it could put you at very real risk of losing more than your business, [...]


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