Once upon a time, users only accessed the internet from their desktop computers. These days, you can log on from your laptop, tablet, mobile phone, or even your watch. Not only are more users surfing the web from smart devices – they’re also making more purchases with this medium. In fact a study revealed that […]
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Small business owners have to make numerous decisions, not the least of which is determining the best method to handle accounting. Typically, businesses use one of two principal accounting methods, known as cash method and accrual method a (also referred to as cash basis and accrual basis accounting respectively). IRS defines an accounting method as a set
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A boost to your website’s SEO is a boost to the revenue of your business. Having your company’s website rank high in popular search engines, will bring a lot of potential clients to your site. You’ll have to focus on improving your site’s SEO if you want to stay ahead of the competition. The good
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As a small business you can increase your profit in 2 ways. You can either increase the amount of money coming in or you can cut down on costs. There are several ways to lower the costs without much effort. We’ll explain 5 ways to reduce your expenses so you can make your business grow
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Tax day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean SMBs are in the clear for another 12 months. As the owner of a small business, you are responsible for making estimated tax payments throughout the year, and failing to pay the IRS what you owe can result in serious penalties. To avoid losing their
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A recent Huffington Post article revealed a startling statistic: as of 2013, self-employed individuals paid the highest income tax rates of any group in the U.S. One reason for this is the undue burden these workers face as a result of the self-employment tax. Whether you freelance occasionally or own your own small business, you
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It’s no secret that most small business owners are operating with limited budgets. If you aren’t taking advantage of mileage deductions, you might be missing out on a valuable opportunity to slash your tax bill this spring. Whether you drive your personal vehicle to meet with clients, attend trade shows, purchase supplies, or pursue continuing
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At accurants, we are passionate about protecting our customers’ data and helping them maintain the privacy of their small business clients. To that end, we have spent hundreds of hours researching and identifying the latest techniques in data security. Here are 5 steps crucial for protecting yourself and your data online: 1. Create a Bulletproof
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When it comes to succeeding as a small business owner, the fact is that there’s no one secret to success. However, after spending 30-plus years in the business world, much of it coaching other small business owners, I have realized that there are a few actions guaranteed to spell failure for your SMB. Here are
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If you want to stay on the IRS’s good side in the coming year, it’s important to keep up to date on the latest small business tax requirements. Below is a brief primer about the 1099 form and what it means for your SMB this year: Understanding the 1099 Form Contrary to popular opinion, the
