Customer Service

Customer Service June 21, 2018  Even with the best of intentions, many companies talk up customer service but don’t actually deliver. In order to really provide great customer service, every employee needs to be tuned in to how he or she can contribute to keep...

audit proof your shareholder loan

Audit Proof Your Shareholder Loan June 18, 2018  If you’re a business owner and your company lends you money, you’ll enter it in the books as a shareholder loan. However, if your return is audited, the IRS will scrutinize the loan to see whether it is...

Business Metrics

5 Business Metrics to Monitor June13, 2018  Revenue, gross margin, net profit ⎯ these are the basic metrics every small business owner watches closely. But there are also some often-overlooked metrics that can deepen your insight into your business and inform your...

Home-based business tips

5 Questions to Ask Before Starting A Home-based Business June 27, 2018  A lot of people consider self-employment because they’ve lost their seemingly stable jobs in the corporate world. Others just dream of making it on their own. As online marketing becomes...

Benefits of owning a home

6 Tax Benefits of Owning a Home June 11, 2018  If you own or are considering owning a home, you can take advantage of many tax benefits. Here are size of the most commonly used homeowner’s tax breaks: Mortgage Interest Deduction You can deduct the interest you...

Tax Planning

Planning for 2018 Tax Changes June 1, 2018  Now is the ideal time to schedule a tax-planning session. Your tax return outcome is still fresh, and it’s early enough in the year to make corrective action to take advantage of the numerous new tax law changes taking place...