People are budgeting more than ever—86% of Americans, to be exact. And they’re budgeting for a good reason. Eighty-five percent of people said budgeting helped them get out or stay out of debt. Whether you’re a budgeter in your personal life or not, one thing’s for certain: Budgeting for your business is a must.
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How to Leverage Strategic Pricing for Your Small Business
Businesses depend on their profits to survive. As a small business owner, you need to be diligent in your efforts to turn a profit for your company. One way your business can make money is through strategic pricing.
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S Corp vs. LLC: Which Is Better for Your Business?
When you start a company, there are several business structures. Two popular types of business structures are an S corporation and LLC. Are you choosing between these structures? Find out the key differences between S Corp vs. LLC and learn which is best for you.
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Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Is Required for LLCs, Corps, More
A new rule, known as company beneficial ownership information reporting, took effect on January 1, 2024, impacting small business owners nationwide.
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Activity-based Costing (ABC) System: Finding Where Your Money Goes
Not sure what activities your overhead costs are going towards? With activity-based costing, product-focused businesses can get into the nitty-gritty details to better allocate expenses. That means you can more accurately analyze your spending—and price your products.
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Trade Name vs. Business Name: Do You Know the Difference?
One of the first things you do as a business owner is choose a business name. Your business can operate under your legal business name. Or, you can operate your company under a trade name. So, what’s the difference? Read on to learn more about business names vs. trade names and how they contrast.
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How to Conduct an Audit of Your Small Business
A nerve-wracking visit from the IRS isn’t the only type of audit out there. There are several audits you can—and should—conduct regularly. To do that, you need to know how to conduct an audit.
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Debits and Credits 101: Definitions & Example
In accounting, there’s one thing you can’t ignore: how debits and credits work. To keep accurate books, learn and understand the difference between credit vs. debit.
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Common Tax Scams in 2024: IRS “Dirty Dozen” Highlights
Although the 2024 “Tax Day” is over, tax scams live on. The IRS compiles an annual list of common scams known as the “Dirty Dozen” list.
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How to Calculate Profit Margin for Your Small Business in 3 Simple Steps [Formula]
To grow your business, you need to track financial information and measure performance. One metric you should be keeping an eye on is your business’s profit margin. Read on to learn how to calculate profit margin for your company and ways to improve your margins.
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