Understanding the Shifting Sands of Independent Contractor and Gig Economy Rules
Understanding the Shifting Sands of Independent Contractor and Gig Economy Rules The legal landscape governing independent contractors and the gig economy is in a state of constant flux. As businesses rely increasingly on freelance talent and gig platforms, federal...
The New Era of Business Taxes
The New Era of Business Taxes: What Small Business Owners Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond The tax landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has undergone its most significant shift in years, thanks to the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful...
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Financial Health: Understanding Your Numbers
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Financial Health: Understanding Your Numbers A Story About Two Coffee Shops Let me tell you about Sarah and Marcus. Both opened coffee shops in the same neighborhood within months of each other. Both had great products, loyal...
Effective Budgeting and Financial Forecasting for Growth
Effective Budgeting and Financial Forecasting for Growth Why Financial Planning Matters for Small Business Success As a small business owner, you’re juggling countless responsibilities. Between managing employees, serving customers, and handling day-to-day...
Understanding Your Financial Statements
Understanding Your Financial Statements: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Making Better Decisions Your financial statements tell the story of your business in numbers. They reveal whether you’re profitable, how much cash you actually have, what you own,...
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Preventing Fraud
Protecting Your Business: A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Preventing Fraud Nobody wants to believe their trusted employees would steal from them. Yet, small business fraud is alarmingly common, and it’s often the most trusted and long-tenured employees...
Cash Flow Management for Seasonal Businesses
Surviving the Peaks and Valleys: Cash Flow Management for Seasonal Businesses If you run a seasonal business, you already know the feeling: watching your bank account swell during peak months, then nervously monitoring every dollar as the off-season stretches ahead....
Essential Accounting Concepts Every Small Business Owner Should Understand
Mastering the Basics: Essential Accounting Concepts Every Small Business Owner Should Understand As a small business owner, you don’t need to become a certified accountant, but understanding core accounting concepts can help you make better decisions,...