Posts by Fortiviti
Sales Tax Changes are Imminent for Online Retailers
Online Sellers might have to start collecting sales tax regardless of nexus. On June 21, 2018 the Supreme Court case South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. ruled that states have the authority to require online retailers to collect sales tax even if they have no substantial connection to the state. Prior to the ruling, online retailers…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Spend Up To 120 Days Per Year On Admin Tasks
A recent Sage report found that United States small businesses spend nearly 120 days per year on administrative tasks. Based on a seven-hour working day, that translates to 960 hours spent generating invoices, paying taxes, chasing late payments and more. Imagine what you could do with all of that extra time. All businesses have a…
Read MoreAvoid The Year-End Meltdown and Get Back to Business
It’s back to school time for kids and back to business for entrepreneurs. As summer fades and school routines resume, work inevitably heats back up. Finding time for sales and marketing, recruiting and hiring, invoicing and payables, all while getting ready for year-end can be overwhelming! Navigate the seasonal transition and avoid the year-end meltdown with…
Read More3 Reasons Why Square Is The MVP Of Credit Card Processing
By Erin Ryan, Controller at Fortiviti Square is a convenient and simple solution for small business owners who need to process credit card payments for any purpose. It’s a terrific platform for business just starting out, yet, also grows into a more robust solution alongside your business. Here are 3 reasons Why Square is the MVP…
Read MoreAccounting Checklist For Entrepreneurs: What to Do and When to Do It
As an entrepreneur, you know that if you don’t stay on top of your accounting, things can quickly get out of hand. Not to mention, failure to keep accurate financial records is a costly mistake that could have a negative effect on your business. Accounting and bookkeeping are tasks that, if regularly managed, don’t have…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Unreconciled Transactions
Remember the old-school check registers? Some of you may still use them. They were used to keep a running balance in your checking account, recording additions when you made deposits and subtractions when you wrote checks – remember debit cards haven’t existed all that long! At the end of the month, you would get your…
Read More4 Ways to get the Most Out of Your 525,600 Minutes in 2017
FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED MINUTES. Catchy tune. Thought-provoking subject. When you break down a year into minutes, it may seem like there is so much time. In reality, time seems to go by faster every year, and each year we are baffled that another 365 days has gone by. Time is the only element in the world…
Read More25 Under 25® Selects Fortiviti for 2017 Class of Honorees
25 Under 25® Selects Fortiviti for 2017 Class of Honorees Fortiviti has just been recognized as one of Kansas City’s best small businesses. It’s one of the winners of the 2017 25 Under 25® Awards. Hosted by Thinking Bigger Business Media, the awards are presented to 25 local businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Each winner has demonstrated financial…
Read MoreIn the news: Court Blocks New Federal Overtime Rule – What does this mean?
The new overtime regulations were set to go into effect on December 1st are now on hold after a Texas court blocked the Department of Labor from implementing the rule change nationwide. This means businesses and employers may continue to follow the existing overtime regulations until the court has a chance to review the legality…
Read MoreBudgeting & Forecasting For Your Small Business – Global Entrepreneurship Week Event
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF BUDGETING & FORECASTING FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Fortiviti is hosting a day of Budgeting and Forecasting for Small Business Owners. If you’ve been running your company without a plan and without understanding your numbers, you’ve likely been underperforming. Budgeting and forecasting will give your…
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