Even though most people realize that it takes considerable work to launch a business, many still underestimate the sheer multitude of tasks they must complete before officially opening their doors. One common mistake is for entrepreneurs to rush to open their new business without first testing the market to determine if there is enough demand for what the company will offer. In fact, this is one of the leading reasons that more than 60 percent of new business owners must…
If you own or work in a small business, you should have heard of a balance sheet by now. Perhaps you pay little attention to the term, thinking that it’s something for only your accountant to handle. However, a balance sheet encompasses more than just a spreadsheet that you look at every few months and then promptly file away. When used correctly, it can help you manage your business better and see greater profitability. What Can You Find on a…
Apart from the fact that it’s just good business practice, there are a number of reasons you should keep your business records organized and safe. Many companies have business records which contain sensitive information about clients, and some information is essential for smooth business operations. If you’re still living in the Dark Ages of record-keeping, with rows of filing cabinets and boxes bursting with documents, you are setting yourself up for confusion and inefficiency. Here are some things you can…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had the secret to bookkeeping for small business success? It turns out that it’s not just one thing but several that you need to do to ensure that your business stays in the black. If you’re not up to the bookkeeping task yourself, make sure that you hire someone to keep up with finances immediately after launching your business. You don’t want to deal with not having your finances in order come tax time…
In the most recent survey of small business owners, conducted on the topic of available manpower for current positions, it was discovered that more than 16% of owners considered their number one problem to be finding and retaining qualified employees. The same survey showed that almost 1/3 of all small business owners say that they plan to hire during the next 12-month period, which represents the second highest figure cited during the 14 years the survey has been conducted. This…
Innovation in the workplace is something that every business and every leader should encourage in order to stay competitive in its market. Any business which is not continually improving on its product lines, and how it produces those products, is in serious danger of being left behind by competitors. All the most successful business leaders understand that they need to be constantly searching for ways to improve product benefits to customers, while streamlining the operations necessary to create them. The…
Whether you’re planning to retire or move into another line of work, the time may come when you choose to sell your business. Taking the time to plan your strategy now is essential to ensure that everything goes smoothly when it’s time to transfer ownership to the buyer. Does Your Estate Plan Include the Use of Trusts? Assuming you have already established an estate plan, it’s a good idea to incorporate one or more trusts into it. Trusts offer…
Many business owners would rather do just about anything else instead of creating a budget. At the same time, they know how essential it is to reign in expenses and ensure that the company remains profitable. Setting priorities for the business is another important aspect of creating a budget. It lets all employees know with one glance which things are the most important things to spend money on as well as the things that can wait until cash flow improves….
When you decided to start a business, you did so because you felt passionate about offering a unique product or service. It might have never occurred to you how much accounting and bookkeeping work you would need to do as well. Unfortunately, some new business owners become so overwhelmed by financial tasks that they ignore them or do them incorrectly. Not only can this lead to prompt business failure, it can cause tax problems with long-term implications. Separate Your…
It’s very important that you choose the right company structure when starting out in the business world. There can be a great many impacts on your company which are all devoutly derived from the structure that you choose to do business under. For instance, your taxes will be strongly affected, your ability to raise money for the company will be affected, and if you happen to be sued, company structure will have strong implications there also. In order to make…
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