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NOVEMBER 10, 2017
November is the newly anointed National Veterans and Military Families Month. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and commemorate the people who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. But what often goes unacknowledged is how veterans continue to serve our society once they return home from their military service—including contributing to our growing economy by starting businesses and employing other veterans.
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NOVEMBER 16, 2017
We examine some of the challenges faced by small fitness businesses as they aim to scale and provide helpful tips to get your fitness business started on its journey to growth.
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NOVEMBER 25, 2017
One of the most important parts of running a business is keeping your finances in order. If you’re making major mistakes on your tax returns or regularly going over budget, it doesn’t matter how wonderful your product or service is or how qualified your employees are. You and your business are in trouble. Hiring a person or a team of people to work with you on keeping diligent financial records, filing taxes, applying for loans, and planning for the long term is one of the best decisions you ca
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NOVEMBER 4, 2017
Do you hire, manage, and pay employees? If so, you’re probably aware of how tough payroll and HR can be. There are forms to fill, checks to sign, taxes to pay, regulations to comply with, paid time off to track, and so much more. And if you make even a single mistake, you could wind up paying off those fines and fees. ( 1 in 3 business owners experience this, in fact!).
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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Balance sheets? Cash flow forecasts? Business debt schedules? Debt service coverage ratios? Finding a loan? That stuff is easy …. At least, compared to small business health insurance. Figuring out small business health insurance is notoriously one of the most difficult, complicated, frustrating, and stressful parts of running your own business. Everyone needs it—but nobody understands it.
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NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Business credit scores are vital to a business’s health and success. If you own a business and have any sort of open credit, then you certainly have a corresponding credit score. What’s a Business Credit Score? A business credit score is similar to a personal credit score. Credit reporting agencies use various methods to calculate creditworthiness—including your number of trade experiences, outstanding balances, payment history, and more—and that number ranges from zero to 100.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2017
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is one of the largest and most respected independent business review organizations in North America, and their A+ rating is a fantastic testament to a business’s success and longevity. It boosts consumer confidence that your business has ethical and fair practices, and when things go wrong, you can rely on them to fix them.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Did you know that the average CEO reads one book a week? While the average American reads one to two books a year, most CEO’s and executives consume an average of 4-5 books a month. That’s a big leap! One study examined the habits of 1,200 of the world’s wealthiest people and found that they all shared the trait of being voracious readers. As any bookworm will tell you, there are countless benefits to reading.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Accounts receivable turnover sounds like one of those complex accounting concepts that can make your head spin, but understanding and using the concept to improve your business isn’t really that hard. We’ll uncover what you need to know about accounts receivable turnover below. Accounts Receivable Turnover: The Basics. First, let’s start with what it is: Accounts receivable turnover is a ratio used to measure how effectively a company uses customer credit and collects payment on the result
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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
California wild fires. Hurricanes devastating the coasts of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Cyber security threats that hit every level of our local and national governments, corporations, and, yes, even small businesses. When those breaking news headlines hit our television screens—what seems to be an almost daily occurrence—we think and talk about the people who are affected, the homes, the schools, often the hospitals.
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NOVEMBER 21, 2017
A business budget template is one of the most important tools you can use to run your small business. Unfortunately, many small business owners skip this vital business management step. There are a lot of misconceptions about budgeting. It seems difficult and time consuming. But with the business budget template, the process can be much less daunting.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Managing human resources is one of the most challenging aspects of small business ownership, and staffing costs usually comprise the largest percentage of a small business’ expenses. Because of this, many small business owners choose to utilize the services of independent contractors rather than hiring employees outright, but is this always the best choice?
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NOVEMBER 19, 2017
In 2017, Officevibe.com released an infographic on coworking statistics you might not know about. The infographic stated that by 2020, 40% of the current workforce will be made up of freelancers, solopreneurs, and independent contractors. That’s less than three short years away! While there’s no way to know yet where all of those independent workers will be conducting business from, it’s safe to assume many will be setting up shop in a coworking space.
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NOVEMBER 13, 2017
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) holiday sales can represent 20%-30% of a retailer’s annual sales. The NRF also reports that consumers plan on spending over 3% more this year than they did last year for the holidays. With a string of celebrations around like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, consumerism makes the holidays all the more important for U.S. businesses.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Having a positive company culture sets the tone for a productive, engaging work environment that ultimately affects your bottom line as a business. Company culture is the engine that should boost performance while highlighting company values and philosophies. This company modus operandi (MO), good or bad, governs operations and charts the course of an organization’s future.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2017
There was a time when having a big, luxurious office meant your company was winning. But leasing large amounts of commercial space, like using paper, is increasingly becoming a thing of the past for many successful businesses, particularly small businesses. For one, office space costs money. Depending on where your business is based, you could be paying as much as $14,800 a year per employee in office space (assuming 200 square feet of space per employee, according to The Square Foot in 2015—and
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NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Two of the biggest days in retail are looming on the horizon: Small Business Saturday (November 25th) and Cyber Monday (November 27th). What makes these days such a big deal for small businesses, and how can you take advantage of these holidays to boost your sales? First, some background on the two events: Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 by American Express as a day to support the nation’s small, independently owned local businesses.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2017
The worldwide ransomware epidemic is getting worse all the time. Companies that fail to protect themselves risk losing important business data, including customer files, product designs, supplier contracts, and more. You can take some specific steps to quickly recover digital business files following a ransomware attack—and it can be done without paying the ransom or dealing with cybercriminals.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
Keeping cash flow in check is a challenge for every business owner. In fact, cash flow challenges represent the number one reason that small businesses fail—including businesses that are on track for long-term profitability. No matter how successful your business is on paper, if you don’t have the necessary cash on hand when rent or payroll is due or when you need to make your next inventory order, your business can’t survive.
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NOVEMBER 16, 2017
It’s been a grim couple of years for the retail industry, as many big-box retailers have shuttered their storefronts and announced sweeping closures across the nation. And while there has been plenty of speculation in the news about an oncoming ‘retail apocalypse,’ many financial analysts are still optimistic about the future of main street. [Jump ahead to view the infographic].
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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
On your search for a business credit card, you’ll quickly learn something slightly counterintuitive—your personal credit score is one of the most important factors that will decide if you qualify for business credit card offers. It makes sense, if you think about it. Your personal credit score indicates what kind of spender you are. Since you—as the business owner—are the one doing the spending on your business credit card , issuers will look to your personal credit score to decide if you qualif
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NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Alaska is by far the nation’s biggest, coldest, and most remote state. But, believe it or not, it’s also one of the best states to start and run a business. There are a few reasons why Alaska has gained such a reputation. For one, the Tax Foundation lists the Last Frontier as third on their list of most tax-friendly business states (due to no individual income tax or state sales tax).
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NOVEMBER 10, 2017
In addition to running Kildal Services , I also do quite a bit of QuickBooks Online training on behalf of Intuit. Over the last few months, I’ve been collecting a list of questions from webinars and in-person events. Turns out, a lot of you have the same questions! So, I’ve narrowed them down to answer the most frequently asked questions that I encounter.
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NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Your QuickBooks Soulmate is Out There. . Since launching your business, you’ve been keeping track of your accounting with a spreadsheet (yay you!) and business is booming. (Who doesn’t like laundry detergent with glitter in it?). Got this one here. . But things are starting to really take off – you’re not just selling this stuff to your 14-year-old sister and her friends now.
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NOVEMBER 14, 2017
While political disagreements continue to rage on social media and in real life, one thing all Americans can agree on is that our country has rarely been so divided—or so intolerant of others’ opinions. How can small business owners take a stand against intolerance? One way is by supporting International Day for Tolerance. International Day for Tolerance (sometimes called Tolerance Day) got its start when the United Nations proclaimed 1995 the Year for Tolerance.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
You’ve probably heard of Capital One’s business suite—Spark for Business—as one of the most small-business-friendly business suites in the industry. From Spark Cards to Capital One Lines of Credit , the Spark for Business offers a variety of small business financing solutions. You likely have a general idea of what Capital One can offer your small business in the form of financing , but did you know that Capital One business checking accounts could prove to be the perfect home base for your smal
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NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Having a website is essential for any small business. And thanks to easy-to-use website builders and templates, it’s not always necessary to hire a costly designer. But a word of caution: if you’re planning on designing your own branding, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basic tenets and principles of design. Choosing the right typeface is a major branding decision, that could influence anything from how your potential customers perceive your brand — to whether anyone can read the
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NOVEMBER 20, 2017
If you’re a new user, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all of the QuickBooks terms that you will encounter throughout the platform. Especially if you’re also new to the world of accounting. But don’t worry. Below is a list of the most frequently used QuickBooks terms that every user should know. It’s worth being familiar with these terms when talking to your accountant or QuickBooks tech support, and at parties.
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NOVEMBER 16, 2017
When starting a business, one of the most important decisions is deciding what type of business entity it will be. Depending on your choice, you can face either significant legal liability, high tax burdens, or both. Sole proprietors, for example, can be personally liable on their contracts and debt obligations, while dividends for C corporation shareholders are subject to double taxation. .
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NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Fundbox is in the business of helping small business grow by offering short term business financing solutions that are fast, reliable, and transparent. Fundbox technology is based on machine learning that studies the overall business relationships of businesses in the Fundbox Small Business Graph. Fundbox Small Business Graph is essentially an exclusive network of small business in various growth stages.
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