2018-06-14 17:10
There’s an urban myth among many businesses that goes something like this: “I collect sales tax, therefore it’s OK to use it from time to time to run my business.” Ho… Read More
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2018-06-12 15:54
If you’re running a small business, you’ve got a long list of operational concerns, with cash flow at the very top. Conducting day to day operations, hiring and managing employee… Read More
2018-06-07 15:28
No one looks forward to having tough conversations with employees. Suddenly, you are faced with the reality that as an employer, you have to deal with potentially unplea… Read More
2018-06-05 19:43
As sales tax revenues continue to downward spiral, the online sales community is destined to become a piggy bank for the government. A recent decision by Amazon triggered what could be a nat… Read More
2018-06-01 18:05
“I’m very liquid”, you hear the giants of industry say. I think we all jump to the conclusion that the person making the statement has a lot of cash. In general, we would b… Read More
2018-05-31 16:55
One of the most important decisions that you will make as an entrepreneur is the selection of a small business accountant and tax advisor. It is can also be one of the most in… Read More
2018-05-21 17:16
If you’re running a small business, you’ve got a long list of operational concerns, with cash flow at the very top. Conducting day to day operations, hiring and managing employee… Read More
2018-05-18 17:58
Financial statements may not immediately drum up feelings of elation—but at Bench, we think numbers can bring joy. We put this guide together to help improve your financial litera… Read More
2018-05-14 18:43
For many entrepreneurs, starting their own business is a dream come true. However, being a small business owner requires that you to wear nearly every hat, as the accountant, human resources… Read More
2018-05-11 18:12
It’s an unavoidable fact of life that problems happen. Systems break, misunderstandings cause upset, and things get lost. For small businesses however, even a small problem can be mass… Read More
2018-05-07 19:33
Increasing productivity and getting through an ever-growing to-do list is a constant battle for most small business owners. Common roadblocks include an excess of emails, too many meetings… Read More
2018-05-04 17:43
From expenses and timesheets to estimates and invoices, it can be overwhelming to condense an entire year of business into one single meeting with your accountant. W… Read More
2018-04-30 18:34
We are all familiar with the New Year’s effect. The time we dust off our gym passes, our grocery baskets become much green, and “hot yoga” appears more than once on ou… Read More
2018-04-27 14:30
You’re stuck. Everywhere you look, thousands of businesses are skyrocketing revenue with content marketing — but you’re failing to drive any results. No matter what yo… Read More
2018-04-25 19:01
Our small business clients hear how important cash flow management is to their business. However, sometimes they don’t understand what that really means. They’re just in survival… Read More
2018-04-23 17:13
Change happens, and your small business will no doubt face change(s) in the future. So as a business owner, how you manage and prepare for those changes will mean the difference between a su… Read More
2018-04-20 15:55
In today’s technologically advanced world, it is more important than ever to maintain your privacy and internet security. You probably have absolutely no idea what kind of information… Read More
2018-04-18 14:50
Timing in business is everything. If it’s not us personally wanting something right now, it’s our customers. That’s where cash based or accrual based accounting method come… Read More
2018-04-16 17:12
The holiday season is long gone, and as spring begins to turn into summer, it becomes ever more challenging to increase sales. So how do you keep momentum moving forward in a slow market? Me… Read More
2018-04-13 15:20
If you’re a small business owner, congratulations! You’ve accomplished what some likely told you was impossible and built a business from the ground up. Now it’s time… Read More
2018-04-11 19:29
It’s so important to follow good telephone etiquette when talking with your customers on the phone. Whether you realize it or not, you are leaving an impression. But what about wh… Read More
2018-04-09 17:27
Tax season is now in full swing, meaning that many are likely wishing they had instituted better organizational systems over the past year. Use this bookkeeping how-to guide to get your smal… Read More
2018-04-04 17:46
Taxes are serious business, but they don’t have to be scary. When you understand the possible IRS penalties you could incur, you can sleep a little easier knowing you won’t be th… Read More
2018-04-04 17:08
As a marketer, getting an optimized call to action may seem simple but without experience and proper testing, it’s not as easy as it seems. However, the impact of a few simple wo… Read More
2018-04-02 15:23
Last Minute Tax Tips to Help You File Wisely and Avoid Mistakes
The first few months of the year often seem to pass by at record speed, leaving us to wonder, wasn’t it just New Year&rs&hell…Read More
2018-02-12 16:33
How to Go From Passion to Prosperity
Something that was once a hobby that you shared with family and friends has now become a steady, home-based business. Your homemade caramels are no… Read More
2018-02-12 16:06
The number one reason why businesses fail is leadership failure. If the leadership of a business is uninformed and fails to make proper decisions for the business the business will fail. Do… Read More
2018-02-02 16:08
Work-related stress is so prevalent that Americans have grown to accept it as our inescapable fate. But it doesn’t have to be.
Workplace stress has escalated over the past few decades… Read More
2018-01-26 17:59
You had every intention of paying back that small business loan you needed when cash was tight, but now you’ve fallen behind by a payment, or maybe two. Or maybe it isn’t likely… Read More
2018-01-24 19:31
It’s been said many times that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
But when it comes to your marketing email, no one seems to have a problem with making a snap decision… Read More
2018-01-23 20:22
Recent studies has proven that businesses are transforming digitally by implementing digital workspaces allowing them to move their IT infrastructure, business applications and data files to… Read More
2018-01-18 19:20
If you’re in marketing, you probably spend a lot of time and money trying to generate and nurture new leads, to bring new customers into your business. That is as it should be, an… Read More
2018-01-18 15:19
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act represents the most significant changes to the tax code in more than three decades. This new law categorically alters the basic frameworks of individual and corpora… Read More
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2018-01-17 15:12
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2018-01-16 15:18
As the go-to sales tax guys on Clover, DAVO has many restaurants asking us how to use the DAVO SALES TAX APP with 3rd Party Ordering Apps (3POA) such as GrubHub and EAT24 on their Clover Sys… Read More
2018-01-15 15:05
The dreaded Blue Monday is upon us. Supposedly the most depressing day of the year for workers, Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January. A combination of bleak weather, de… Read More
2018-01-12 14:13
First impressions matter — especially in the inbox.
If you’re still using a personal email account (like Gmail, Yahoo, or AOL) to send your email newsletter, you’re mi… Read More
2018-01-11 15:04
“If I could give a half star, I would…” “Worst meal I’ve ever eaten…” “Terrible customer service…” Online reviews hav… Read More
2018-01-10 15:17
If you haven’t already, it’s time to prep your business’ 2018 budget. While a variety of factors determine your business’ success or failure, your ability to create a… Read More
2018-01-09 20:04
With the New Year upon us, countless resolutions are being made. While most resolutions this time of year revolve around hitting the gym more often and cutting down on the fried foods, they… Read More
2018-01-08 15:48
Did you know that 50% of small businesses have been breached in the past 12 months? (Source: Ponemon Institute, 2016)
It’s time to stop ignoring the risks and take action.
Cyber attack… Read More
2018-01-05 20:11
You have created your budget for the New Year.
You have finished your year-end process to close out your books.
You have now made it to the next step. Yes there is a next step in the process… Read More
2018-01-05 20:10
The New Year has started and so it seems that it is often the perfect time to turn a new page in your life, which is why so many people make their list of goals and other New Year’s re… Read More
2018-01-05 14:49
Not unlike the housing market, office real estate is valuable and comes at a steep price. Larger businesses often have the luxury of off-site storage facilities to store their documentation… Read More
2017-12-20 18:20
The small business owner has several challenges to face when thinking about starting a business, not the least of which is starting and maintaining an effective web presence. If you ar… Read More
2017-12-20 18:10
In the years after World War II, checks became ubiquitous. People used checks to pay for anything from their groceries to their vendors. A lot has changed since the 1950s – people use… Read More
2017-12-20 18:03
Email marketing. Yawn. Endless digital marketing agencies will try and sell you that email is passe and to succeed as a small business you need to have a robust Snapchat … Read More
2017-12-20 17:49
Women make up 38 percent of all businesses in the U.S. but tend to be underrepresented in the business world. The many hurdles they face, especially when it comes to receiving fina… Read More
2017-12-20 16:15
Sales tax is typically applied to certain transactions for tangible goods that occur between a merchant and a consumer. Merchants act as an agent of the government, and collect sales tax fro… Read More
2017-12-20 16:05
Getting ready to send your next email blast and wondering what you can do to improve your results?
This post was written for you.
Here are five simple tips for your next email blas… Read More
2017-12-08 19:50
With the thick of winter approaching for much of the country, there are things SMB owners must do to ensure that the most important aspects of their businesses are safeguarded from the eleme… Read More
2017-12-08 19:45
Running a small business can be unpredictable. Sometimes a client may be late in paying an invoice. Sometimes you hit an unexpected low season.
Obviously, cash flow can be a huge proble… Read More
2017-12-07 20:29
Year end is defined as year’s end, the end of the calendar year. Translated for all of us business owners that means “YEAR END” – the end of the fiscal year – t… Read More
2017-11-22 17:40
On November 2, 2017, the House released The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It is the most comprehensive tax legislation since 1986. Its intended tax reform may very well affect each American taxpaye… Read More
2017-11-22 17:34
Business owners, CTO’s and CIO’s all around the world are facing the same challenge: how to optimize their IT infrastructure and get their workforce to start working on the go.
I… Read More
2017-11-22 17:28
Since their beginnings at Stanford University, Google has risen to the top of their class in web-related products and services. Google has been around since the mid-to-late 1990’s, ech… Read More
2017-11-22 17:13
The holiday season is, for many businesses, the most profitable time of year. Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to maximize your profits during November and December. However… Read More
2017-11-15 15:45
When you make the decision to leave big corporate and strike out on your own in starting a consulting firm, it pays to leverage your network and focus on personalized service to build your b… Read More
2017-11-10 20:15
Founding a startup company can lead to excitement and rewards. On the other hand, if you want a way to own a small business with all of the rewards and a little less excitement, you might co… Read More
2017-11-10 18:58
With tens of thousands of books and articles written about leadership, the only thing between you and being a great leader is the investment of time, and what you’ll learn to practice… Read More
2017-11-10 18:52
Calculating sales tax seems quite simple on the surface. Set your POS to the correct tax rate and forget about it. But when you dive below the waves of day to day commerce, sales… Read More
2017-11-10 12:17
Veterans day 2017 is a day we can reflect on the sacrifices made by our heroes in uniform. It’s also a time to honor our vets who are small business owners and entrepreneurs.&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-11-09 17:25
November is Entrepreneur Month as well as the Month when we celebrate small business Saturday. The SmallBizRising crew is featuring success stories from small business owners and entre… Read More
2017-11-08 21:04
I know you want a definitive answer.
So here it is: The best length for your email newsletter is approximately 20 lines of text.
We’ve found 20 lines of text — or about… Read More
2017-11-07 21:16
Ensuring each member of a team is working diligently to achieve their goals and complete their tasks in a timely fashion is important regardless of the size of the business, but for SMB owne… Read More
2017-10-27 16:15
If you’re running a new business, you inevitably have a lot going on. Let’s say you’re running a home service business—you’re visiting client sites, following u… Read More
2017-10-24 16:28
Starting a small business – Success stories from the field profiles individuals who have taken the giant step in starting small and profiles individuals who have dropped the shackles o… Read More
2017-10-23 20:27
Getting to start and lead your own company isn’t just entrepreneurship, it’s very much a dream come true. But, you don’t need to be told that the reality of running a busin… Read More
2017-10-19 16:15
Any great product or service needs a great support team behind it to be successful. In the modern world where everything is moving to 24/7 365 availability often the client’s expectati… Read More
2017-10-17 15:57
Many of us have dreamed of starting our own business…being our own boss, in control of our destiny then sailing away in that yacht once the business takes off. When planning on… Read More
2017-10-17 15:01
Ever stay up nights worried about a risky deal? Sales Tax Risk is very real and affects small businesses every day. In sales, every deal carries risk and as the initiator of the… Read More
2017-10-17 14:55
Customer referral programs can be a huge source so revenue for your small business. Odds are your business is already generating new leads through referrals from existing customer… Read More
2017-10-17 14:13
Just because you don’t have a multi-million dollar marketing budget and a staff of hundreds (or anything that’s even close to those numbers), that does not mean you can’t a… Read More
2017-10-03 19:33
For many businesses, reaching new customers is a top priority.
You’re eager to expand your audience, make new connections, and ultimately, grow your business.
But once you gain ne… Read More
2017-10-03 18:32
Contractors, vendors and freelancers of all kinds are often an integral part of SMB success. For business owners, contracting outside help for specific and one-off tasks is an easy path to s… Read More
2017-09-28 18:00
For small business owners, traveling for pitch opportunities, acquiring new business, or exploring business partnerships is often the norm. And regardless if the travel is near or far, the g… Read More
2017-09-25 19:17
Goldfish have a three second memory. Swallowed chewing gum will stay in your stomach for seven years. The Great Wall of China is the only man-made structure visible from space.
Today, we kno… Read More
2017-09-21 19:38
Recent studies have proven that business is slowly moving to the cloud. Gartner released a recent report saying “in 2018, we expect 40% to 50% of business users to have moved their cor… Read More
2017-09-21 19:31
Life is full of “face it or bury it” decisions. For example, a beloved family member has noticed that someone has consumed the last significant scoop of ice cream from the carton… Read More
2017-09-18 19:56
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 40% of businesses never reopen after a disaster, and for those that do, only 29% were still operating after t… Read More
2017-09-18 14:50
The journey of a small business is the craziest, bumpiest, most amazing roller coaster ride anyone could ever invent. There are times when you’re at the top with your hands in the air… Read More
2017-09-12 12:40
You’ve been running your small business non-stop and finally you’re in a spot where you can take a breath. You have a regular clientele, you’ve achieved that magical status… Read More
2017-09-11 18:42
For SMB professionals, business can depend on our ability to build and maintain our network; driving new conversations with existing customers as well as generating new leads. Often the most… Read More
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