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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.
Everyone has advice for you. They are all eager to share their ideas on how you should run your business, marketing, and managing your...
Kevin Clark, CPA
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Do you really have Good Books?
To clarify – not talking about your personal library here. If your business books are a mess and you want to do better in 2024, it’s...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Nov 15, 20231 min read
How to NOT start the year in 1099 Hell
If you work with contractors/vendors/attorneys/landlords and you typically pay them more than $600 during the year, then you know that...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Good Tax Moves
Taxes are as much as a long-term play as a short-term play, and it’s important to plan your tax strategies as far in advance as possible,...
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Heather Foley
Oct 16, 20232 min read
How to choose dress code for your small business
Your dress code is a guide for how you and your employees represent your business. What kind of impression do you want to make on clients...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Can I deduct my kid's allowance?
You may have heard about this nifty tax deduction for the self-employed: getting a Roth retirement account set up for your child and...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Sep 15, 20232 min read
What’s new with the 1099-K?
You’ve probably seen it by now if you have any type of business and receive electronic payments from your customers–credit cards, Venmo,...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Keep your receipts – for how long?
It’s a very popular question: how long should a business keep their receipts/records and what constitutes good support? It’s also a...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Roth Rollovers - are there downsides?
Timing can be everything when you’re deciding whether to roll-over your Roth. As a reminder - the reason why Roths are...
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Heather Foley
Aug 1, 20234 min read
How to save money during back-to-school
It’s back to school time! This can be one of the most stressful times of year for parents, students, and teachers. The costs of supplies...
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Heather Foley
Jul 15, 20233 min read
How to market your small business on a budget
Small business owners can sometimes be too frugal with their marketing budget and sometimes they may go the complete opposite direction...
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Heather Foley
Jul 1, 20233 min read
How to still have fun on a budget
We are told to scrimp and save by financial gurus, shamed for buying a coffee by advisors, and still expected to not feel like we’re...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Am I blessed or taxed when I’m given a gift?
It’s great to receive, I don’t care what they say. It’s good to give as well, but that’s a topic for another day. The question I get a...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Income tax quarterly estimates – yes or no, and how?
As a self-employed tax payer, and as an accountant and advisor to many small business owners, I am well acquainted with the shock and...
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Kevin Clark, CPA
May 15, 20232 min read
What are these “accrual basis” reports that people request for my business?
Accrual basis accounting is a way of recording financial transactions that focuses on when the transactions occur, rather than when the...
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Heather Foley
May 1, 20232 min read
What are startup costs?
Co-written by: Kevin Clark Starting a new business can seem overwhelming and the startup costs can be intimidating. What are the startup...
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Heather Foley
Apr 15, 20232 min read
Is this REALLY the IRS?
Co-written by Kevin Clark Everyday people get phishing or scam phone calls from someone impersonating an IRS official, but it may get...
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Heather Foley
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Can a good accountant really help my business?
Co-written by Kevin Clark, CPA Cutting costs in your business can seem daunting, but it can also be an amazing opportunity to improve and...
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Heather Foley
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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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Heather Foley
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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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