Small Business Resources
Employee vs. Contractor:Control and Relationship
Sometimes in small business, the idea of paying those who work for you as contractors sounds ideal. But, how does a business owner know to correctly classify a worker as...
1099s: Tips & Tricks
1099s are due January 31st - have yours been sent? If you have, have you sent them to all vendors and service providers who need one? You might think that...
Using Excel Rounding to Alleviate Reconciliation Woes
In business, we often leverage data from multiple systems, ultimately wanting the numbers from each system to reconcile perfectly. Yet sometimes…that isn’t the case. While you may only be off...
Don’t Count on Your Bank Balance
One of the most common misconceptions we run across regarding cash flow, is individuals believing that their current bank account balance is the amount of cash they have available...
A Simple Start to Taking Control of Your Workday
Many times we begin our workday already overwhelmed by the amount of tasks we need to take care of. However, before we know it, the day is half over and...
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...
Small 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...
Avoid 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...
3 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...
Accounting 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...