Startups face unique challenges as they scale, from managing cash flow to ensuring compliance and planning for uncertain market conditions. Financial oversight is critical, but many startups can’t justify the cost of a full-time chief financial officer (CFO). This is...
Say big data and you will likely be greeted by either groans or gasps. In this blog, we’re uncovering how small businesses can use big data for small business to their advantage. It’s difficult to conceptualize a world where small business data analytics and big data...
As a startup, you already have a lot on your plate. But as daunting as a startup seems, the truth is that business growth never comes easy--no matter what stage you’re in. What you do to get to $1 million is different from what it takes to get to $10 million. You need...
According to the IRS, taxpayers left 1.3 billion dollars of unclaimed tax money on the table in 2021. That’s money that could be used to funnel back into your small business. As the end of the year approaches, it’s important to consider how much you can save simply by...
Even before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work-from-home model had gained traction in the corporate world. Gallup recently surveyed 15,000 working adults in the US and the study revealed that 43% of them spent at least some time working remotely during...
The growing business scene means that our gut instinct is no longer enough to remain abreast of the competition. The dynamics of decision making have changed today as organizations are slowly realizing that data lies at the heart of decision making, meaning that they...
Unless you live in a state or a country that does not impose sales tax, you must be aware of the strict obligations regarding its fulfillment and payment. Yet, many small businesses tend to take the sales tax for granted. It is also difficult for them in the know of...
It is a fact of life that if you plan to run a business, then you must pay taxes. If you’re an online retailer, then you’re also responsible for charging sales tax to customers living in states where your business has a physical presence. This tax is then remitted to...
Right now, the whole DIY thing is a huge trend. People are making their own farmhouse tables, home décor, skincare products, and accounting… wait? that sounds out of place. That’s because it is, you shouldn’t try to do your own accounting if you have no experience...
Writing a business plan is the most crucial and challenging step that every entrepreneur has to go through. Many business owners fail to provide a clear idea of the business to the reader by adding unnecessary stuff in their business plan. An ideal business plan is...
