Business Tips

We live in a time when starting and running a home-based business is easier than ever. With a little bit of ingenuity, some seed money and a good internet connection, you can start and run all kinds of home-based businesses. From drop shipping to freelance graphic design to making and selling crafts, it’s all possible.

As a small business owner, you realize just how important your employees have been to your company's success. Since the holiday season is fast approaching, this is a perfect time to show your appreciation for their hard work. But like many business owners, you may be unsure as to the best ways to express your appreciation.

When you own a small business, every dollar counts. Unfortunately, many business owners don't take this philosophy to heart, leading them to make various budgeting mistakes. While some mistakes are relatively small and can be easily corrected, others can have a devastating impact on a business.

Bankruptcy is not only financially embarrassing; it can make a person feel like there is no future, at least in the money sense. Those who file for bankruptcy are often required to face their debtors in open court. Their whole finances are on display for others to critique.

If you were a small business owner years ago, the only methods of payments you were likely accepting from customers were cash, checks, and credit cards. However, today's business world includes cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and many others, and crypto is quickly becoming popular with many consumers.

Whether you are starting a new business or have a business that is already established and in need of additional financing for new equipment or something else, obtaining a business loan can be the perfect solution. However, wanting a business loan and actually getting the loan can be two different things entirely.

When you are facing various types of financial difficulties or are in the midst of undergoing a major financial change in your life, consulting with a CPA you know and trust can make any situation easier.

When the COVD-19 pandemic hit, thousands of small businesses were shutting their doors, laying off workers, and wondering if they would ever open up again. However, once Congress passed the CARES Act, businesses could take out loans that would prop them up and survive the pandemic.

While only a few months ago it may not have seemed possible, most states are now lifting mask and social distancing mandates, meaning life where you live and elsewhere in the nation is slowly but surely returning to normal. However, the COVID-19 pandemic took quite a toll on businesses, yours included.

If you are a business owner and have thousands of customers buying your product or service on a daily basis, this sounds like a great formula for success. However, there’s more to the success formula than sales. You need to pay attention to your customer acquisition cost.