bookkeeping Archives

Why the Beginning of the Year is the Best Time to Start a Business

The beginning of the year has always been a popular time to start a business, and with good reason. The start of any year, whether it's 2024 or some year in the future, can be...

byJames Gilmer

December 30, 2023

Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last

We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and the current pandemic may accelerate that struggle for some startups. After fielding literally thousands of questions from...

byGerri Detweiler

February 4, 2022

6 Ways to Keep Your Startup’s Finances Balanced Year-Round

Now that we are halfway into 2021, it is time to think about how you can further improve your startup’s operations to guarantee greater success in the latter half of the year. During this process,...

byNathan Liao

October 4, 2021

6 Things to Do After Receiving Your PPP Loan

You’ve gotten your PPP loan, spent it properly and hopefully qualify for full forgiveness. Congratulations! What’s next? StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here Here are six steps you can...

byNav

April 6, 2021

5 Tips for Getting Your New Business Finances Set up for Success

Over 3.2 million Americans filed a business application in 2020, 500,000 more than in 2019. Are you a member of this group? If so, you're proof that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in...

byKaren McCall

February 2, 2021

8 Essential Tech Tools and Software for Managing Your Home Business

At approximately 15 million strong and making up a full half of all small enterprises in the U.S., home-based businesses are a major force driving both the local and national economy. If you’re like me,...

byMolly Edwards

March 24, 2020

How to Bring Your Business Finances into the New Decade

For new entrepreneurs, now is the perfect time of year to look at your business finances with fresh eyes. While there may be nothing wrong with your current systems, you may find that technical advances...

byChloe Gawrych

February 7, 2020

How This Entrepreneur Took Her Concept to Customer in 9 Months

Launching a company is an exciting, yet complex process. There are so many moving parts to consider when bringing an idea to life. The length of time it takes to start a business depends on...

byDrea Gunness Groeschel

October 14, 2019

5 Signs It Is Time for Your Business to Hire Outside Help

As an entrepreneur with fire in your belly, you have no problem starting and running the core of your business yourself. However, as time goes on, you begin to wonder if you could benefit from...

byJessica Thiefels

April 21, 2019

When Should Startups Outsource Their Accounting?

Entrepreneurs often juggle many responsibilities, including keeping track of their finances. Startup or not, nearly half of small businesses don't employ an accountant or a bookkeeper. At some point, however, it may be more productive...

byRiley Panko

April 19, 2019

How to Get Your Startup Tax-Ready (Before It’s Too Late)

For startup founders, tax season is easily the most dreaded time of year, and they’re not the only ones who think so. According to a study conducted by SCORE, a whopping 40 percent of business...

byKatherine Pendrill

March 28, 2019

4 Budget-Friendly Accounting Tools for Entrepreneurs

Small business accounting tools can be a lifesaver for all entrepreneurs. Let’s be honest: accounting and bookkeeping are not only the most tedious task for owners, but it’s also your least favorite task. So, if...

byNicole Walters

March 27, 2018

How to Banish Your Bookkeeping Nightmares

For entrepreneurs and small business owners who don’t have an accounting background, bookkeeping and taxes can be intimidating or downright scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Lisa London, CPA, brings three decades of public...

bySusan Johnston Taylor

March 26, 2018

Save Time and Transform Your Business with Connected Accounting

In order to keep up with the demands on your valuable time and ensure the future longevity of your business, it’s imperative to be automated now. The simplest way to get started is by automating...

byJoe Lauer

March 6, 2018

What Roles Should Your Startup Outsource?

Times change, including how entrepreneurs run a business. Between the internet and technology, it is possible to avoid leasing an office space for you and your employees. Instead, many are using online resources to hire...

byBen Walker

November 16, 2017

Stay on Top of Business with This 10 Step Checklist for Your Startup

For entrepreneurs, July is a great time to assess how the year is shaping up, make adjustments that boost revenue or reduce expenses and take advantage of new opportunities. But how do you get started...

bySteven Cohen

July 27, 2017

Take the Stress Out of Getting Your Startup Ready for Tax Season

As a small business owner, you probably don’t get excited about tax season. At best, prepping your taxes feels like a hassle, the least fun of all your business activities. At worst, it has you...

byEmily Friedel

March 9, 2017

6 Ways New Businesses Can Maintain Healthy Cash Flow

Maintaining a workable cash flow (the capital going into and out of your business on a regular basis) is one of the most important concerns of any business, regardless of age or size. Poor cash...

byBianca Crouse

October 6, 2016

My typical days are not so typical.

Whew! I have to say, although sales have been a little slow – as they always are this time of year – I seem as busy as ever. I've been working on a bunch of...

byChris Hansico

April 10, 2007

Tax filing day is here – rejoice all ye small business owners!

I don't know, maybe it's because of the relief that comes over me once it's all done. Maybe it's because I've persevered & survived yet another tax season. But I've always felt like rejoicing once...

byJoel Welsh

April 17, 2006