You’ve decided to start a business. Er … is it a hobby? How do you know if you’re making a little side money from a hobby or running a full-fledged business? Does it matter? Well, the IRS cares about whether you have a business vs. hobby—so you should, too.
Read MoreBusiness vs. Hobby: Which Is It?
Spring cleaning is a staple in households for a reason. Over time, things get pretty messy—especially when you’re busy. And in business, the same thing can happen to your accounting books. Do your books need tidying up? Use our bookkeeping clean-up checklist to get started.
Read MoreYour Bookkeeping Clean-up Checklist [for Squeaky Clean Books!]
Here’s the scoop. You’re putting together or updating your list of small business accounting services. Nobody knows your expertise and strengths better than you. But … is that enough? Not quite. You also need to know what services resonate with business owners (give the people what they want!). Read on for a list of accounting […]
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Nationwide COVID paid leave may have ended in September 2021, but Californians have another state-specific law to follow. Effective February 19, 2022, employers may need to provide California supplemental paid sick leave.
Read MoreCOVID Paid Leave Over? Not So Fast—If You’re in California
Say you have a PTO (paid time off) accrual policy where employees earn hours throughout the year. One of your employees goes on maternity leave, a type of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-covered leave. She’s gone for 12 weeks. Does PTO accrue during FMLA?
Read MoreDoes PTO Accrue During FMLA?
Think you’re doing too much purchasing and not enough selling? Or, think you’re selling too much and not buying enough? There’s only one way to be sure, and that’s by finding your inventory turnover ratio.
Read MoreOverstocking? Understocking? Calculate Your Inventory Turnover Ratio to Find Out
Advising clients may be your main responsibility, but it’s not your only one. You also need to source said clients. Effective marketing for accountants is key to landing clients and growing your firm. So, do you know how to market an accounting firm? Want more must-have tips for sourcing new clients? Download our FREE whitepaper […]
Read MoreMarketing for Accountants: Getting Started
Ah, the joys of employerhood. Having a team of employees to help grow your business can be a beautiful thing. But, getting the hang of payroll—especially payroll taxes—takes time. Not to mention, a multi-state payroll situation can confuse newbie and established employers alike. What’s an employer to do?
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Got a Multi-state Payroll Situation on Your Hands
Minimum wage law. Overtime pay. Paid sick leave laws by state. The list goes on and on. Between federal and state workplace laws, there’s a lot that employers need to keep track of. But, what about holidays? Are employers required to give holidays off to employees?
Read MoreThe More You Know: Are Employers Required to Give Holidays Off (With Pay)?
More than 60% of workers said they’d consider relocating for a job. But—whether it’s a new city or state—moving from one location to another can quickly get expensive. To sweeten the deal, you can provide relocation assistance.
Read MoreAnswered: Your Top Relocation Assistance Questions