Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN): A Complete Guide
This series takes an in-depth look at what an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is and why it matters so much to entrepreneurs. We will also cover what it takes to file for an EIN and the key differences between EINs and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs).…
2022 Financial Resolutions to Lead Your Small Business to Success
You’ve made personal resolutions for the new year, but what about business resolutions for the new year? While you can’t plan for everything, the new year is a natural time for business owners to reflect on what worked the past…
Small Business Financial Literacy: The Beginner’s Guide
Running a small business requires exceptional skills but it’s financial literacy that can take your business to the next level.
Prepare Your Small Business for 2022 With This Year-End Checklist
It’s that time of year again! While many people focus on holiday celebrations and new year’s resolutions this time of year, small business owners also need to focus on year-end business planning. This includes both preparing for the new year, AND taking stock of the…
Cash Management: How to Manage Your Cash Flow
Managing cash flow is one of the most important tasks that face a small business owner. There’s a reason for the adage “cash flow is the lifeblood of a business.” If your cash flow isn’t positive, you can’t stay in business at all. Historically, lack…
5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Outsource Accounting & Taxes
Accounting and taxes are two of the most important functions a small business must have in place from the beginning. Accounting and bookkeeping, for example, involves the tracking of invoices and their payment. If your customers don’t pay you, you won’t have a business for…
Your Small Business 2022 Q1 Checklist
Welcome to Q1 of the new year! If you chose a delayed incorporation filing for your business entity or are currently in the process of filing incorporation documents, you are about to enter quarter one (Q1) for the first year…
7 Tips to Trim Small Business Spending
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, you may need to toss the business budget that you worked so hard on at the beginning of the year. But don’t abandon planning altogether. Examining your budget can help you find ways to trim extra expenses and keep your…
How to Use Financing to Improve Your Business Credit Score
Almost every business owner, at one point or another, will need some extra funding to help make ends meet. It might come early in the life of their business, when they need help getting the business off the ground. Or it might come after many…