Why You Need a Business Continuity Plan and How to Make One
Unexpected things happen sometimes. It can be scary when anything goes wrong for your business, especially if you’re not prepared. Most small businesses — and even large corporations — are…
What is Freelancing and How to Become a Freelancer
A freelancing career is one of the many exciting options for professionals looking to offer specialized services to clients. It’s essentially a way to run a small business in a…
What is Cash Flow?
Cash Flow is a measurement of the money that is moving (flowing) in and out of your business in a period of time. When it comes to small business, money…
How Does Business Check Cashing Work?
It might be surprising but despite the rise of electronic payments, debit cards and credit cards, checks are still a popular means of payment in the United States. And while…
How to Write a Business Plan for Your Small Business
So you’ve got a business idea! Every great business begins with an outstanding idea, and if you’re passionate enough about it, you may feel encouraged to pursue it. To do…
How to Open a Business Bank Account
In the past, business bank accounts offered very little value for small businesses. Traditionally, banks tended to focus on larger clients and didn’t make time for businesses that weren’t giant…
How to Create a Business Budget
Sometimes when you own a business with only a handful of employees it can be tempting to fly by the seat of your pants when it comes to budgeting. However…
Pros and Cons of an LLC Bank Account
Congratulations on starting your own business! Before you get to the fun part — actually running your business and making your fortune — there is still some admin to do….
FFCRA for Employers: How Paid Leave Tax Credits Can Support Small Business Employees and Their Families
We know as a small business owner you care about your employees and their families. But it is difficult to support them when your business is struggling. Small businesses in…
How to Master Cash Flow Analysis for Your Business
Don’t be fooled by the fancy business lingo, a cash flow analysis is much simpler than it sounds. Basically, this is simply the process of taking the time to look into…
What is The CARES Act Self Employed Unemployment Assistance?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) were designed to offer financial support to thousands of Americans who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the…
How the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Can Help Your Small Business
Overview of the CARES Act If you’ve been too busy worrying about the global pandemic and staying sane during lockdown to pay much attention to the news, you might not…
A Guide to Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
Right at this moment, the US is experiencing what can only be described as a national disaster. Small Business owners across the nation have been particularly badly affected by the…
SBA Loans To Support Your Small Business During The Coronavirus Crisis
One of the many challenges businesses face is adapting to an ever-changing world. We can almost never predict what these changes may be. We do know that each one will…
What Is a 1099 Form?
When most people hear a term like ‘1099 Tax Form’, their eyes glaze over and they start thinking about what’s for lunch. However as a small business owner or freelancer,…