The internet is crawling with articles about how to overcome obstacles and persevere through professional adversity. They give upbeat, chirpy advice about setting goals, maintaining a positive attitude, and seeing failures as opportunities. All of this is good advice, but every time I read these articles I can’t escape that thought that they don’t acknowledge […]
Bookkeepers vs. CPAs: Make the Best Choice for your Business
As a group, small business owners are expert-level DIYers. But, even the most resourceful small business owners will eventually find themselves needing to bring in experts to help them manage their business finances. If you’re a small business owner navigating just this situation, then congratulations. This can be a pretty exciting time for a small […]
The Seven Supporting Players You Need for Your Small Business
Small business owners take great pride in their ability to “do it all.” And they should! A willingness to learn new skills and take risks is a big part of being a successful entrepreneur. But, just because you can do it all, doesn’t mean you should. In some cases, DIY isn’t just a waste of […]
Common Tax Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you’re a small business owner, you are used to wearing many different hats – some more comfortable than others. One almost universally uncomfortable hat? The tax preparing one. I’ll spare you a cliche joke about sure things in life, death, and taxes…but the sentiment is true. All business owners have to handle taxes – […]