How should I deal with customer complaints as a small business owner?
You can’t make everyone happy and that’s okay. You can treat everyone respectfully and do your best as a business owner to repair...
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Posts cover a variety of topics including bookkeeping, tax information, and even some professional lifestyle pieces. You can select from the menu below if you're searching for a particular subject. These posts are not intended to replace the counsel of a professional as every situation is unique.
Heather Foley
- Mar 1
- 2 min
How can I keep my employees motivated?
Does it ever seem like your employees are just going through the motions each day? This can really put a drain on the entire atmosphere,...
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Heather Foley
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Why do I need a website for my small business?
When you’ve already got a great product or service that you’ve poured your heart and soul into, it may be hard to switch gears to focus...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Is your “Contractor” really independent?
“Just skip the payroll taxes and expenses, pay your worker’s straight pay and send them a 1099!” I’ve even heard other accountants say...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Is this REALLY a tax-deductible business expense?
Do you ever get the feeling that common sense just isn’t very common after all? If you think the tax code is logical and reasonable, you...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Booking the bonus
It’s that time of the year, when all the good businesses and bosses are wishing their employees a happy holiday season and, hopefully,...
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Heather Foley
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
5 holiday season survival tips for business owners
Co-written by Kevin Clark When the year is coming to an end and it's the holiday season, the lights are going up, the shopping and...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Can I work and still receive all of my Social Security benefit?
Would you like the short answer first? YES! Here’s the “BUT”: Your benefits could be reduced if your total income for the year exceeds...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
If I work from home, can I take a Home Office tax deduction?
Part 3 of 3: Easy Targets - Meals, Mileage, and Home Office deductions, soft audit targets for the self-employed. “Soft target” is a...
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Heather Foley
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Should you use social media for your small business?
Co-written by Kevin Clark, CPA Social media platforms are a big part of nearly everyone’s everyday life. Some check it religiously...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Oct 17, 2022
- 4 min
How much can I deduct for my auto expenses?
Part 2 of 3: Easy Targets - Meals, Mileage, and Home Office deductions, soft audit targets for the self-employed. “Soft target” is a...
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Heather Foley
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
Which plants are good for an office?
Plants can add to the aesthetic of your workspace or business. It can be hard to know which plants to choose for your space and there’s a...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Sep 15, 2022
- 3 min
Can I deduct my meals as a business expense?
Part 1 of 3: Easy Targets - Meals, Mileage, and Home Office deductions, soft audit targets for the self-employed. “Soft target” is a...
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Heather Foley
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
How Can I Earn Loyal Customers For My Business?
When you start a small business, loyalty is something you'll have to earn from your customers. It’s not enough to just have a good...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
GOOD EXTENSIONS
How they work, and one big “Gotcha” to avoid Coming up soon – the extension deadline for income tax returns, which is October 15th for...
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Heather Foley
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Spruce up your workspace
You’ve been staring at the same dated artwork for the past 5 years. The office chair you once found comfort and support in has lost its...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
Start with your Chart
4 Common Mistakes that Make your Chart of Accounts a Mess by Kevin Clark, CPA If the financial reports you're seeing for your small...
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Heather Foley
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
5 Major benefits of having a CPA for your small business
Owning your own business can be exciting, but it can also mean you are responsible for absolutely everything. Payroll and taxes can get...
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