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S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?

S-corp, Partnership, or C-corp: Which is right for your small business growth?

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, S corporations account for 76.8% of corporations with less than 500 employees and 37.3% of corporations...

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How to Grow Your Small Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions

How to Grow Your Small Business Through Mergers and Acquisitions

As part of our continuing series on how to grow your small business the right way, today we look at mergers and acquisitions. Acquisitions can be a...

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Young entrepreneur plans for a successful startup

Why a CPA should be the first hire at your startup

It may not be where your hiring strategy goes first, but it should be. 90% of start ups fail. Often that’s because owners see it as their duty to do...

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Pieces of the business growth puzzle

Managing your business growth organically

Growth should be a goal of any business. That said, not all growth is created equal. If not done correctly, it can be downright dangerous. One study...

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What a recession might mean for your restaurant

What a recession might mean for your restaurant

A recession is bad for all businesses but can be especially rough on restaurants. Margins are already tight, and staffing issues can often compound...

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Know how to read your financial statement

How to read your financial statements as a small business owner

It’s easy to want to skip to the "bottom line" of your financial statements, but like any great story, you’ll need context for the ending to make...

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How to Recession-Proof Your Business

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

We’ve got an overheated economy and a bear market. IF we reach a recession this year, is your business ready?

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cloud-based accounting

The Past, Present, and Future of Cloud-Based Accounting

Cloud-based accounting is a process in which you use an internet-based system to access your accounting from anywhere at any time. Three things are...

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accounting fraud protection

Are You Doing Enough to Ensure Check Fraud Protection?

Contrary to popular belief, businesses are still susceptible to check fraud, as it remains one of the most prevalent methods of attack on businesses....

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Eliminate Phishing

Eliminate Phishing With Secure File Sharing for Business

How secure is your business? There's a good chance that it isn't as secure as you may think. According to research, companies in the United States...

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automated HR onboarding

How Automated Onboarding Improves Your Bottom Line

In a job market that has significantly more job openings than talent to fill them, it is essential that your talent acquisition and onboarding...

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what is electronic payment blog

What Is Electronic Payment, and Why Does it Matter in 2022?

The accounting process is already full of long and repetitive processes, so it can be especially beneficial to automate it. Electronic payments, in...

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