by Steve Perry | Aug 16, 2019 | Small Business Accounting
Most business owners know that if they are going to produce a product or service there are some, identifiable costs of doing business. These include costs of materials, labor, rent and utilities for the building, and marketing. But are these all the...
by Steve Perry | Jul 26, 2019 | Small Business Accounting, Tax Planning
What is the difference between tax planning and tax preparation? It really is about timing. Tax preparation is the result of a combination of a year’s work and planning or the lack of planning down during the year. In short, planning is what you do...
by Steve Perry | Jul 19, 2019 | Small Business Accounting
Regardless of the size of the business, certain tasks are required. One of the most important is the basic bookkeeping function. Often small businesses hire outside accounting firms to manage this function, which is wise. These relationships work best when...
by Steve Perry | Jul 5, 2019 | Small Business Accounting
I have often encountered the small and growing business owner who needs help but doesn’t want to manage employees. Quite often, the business owner decides to pay workers as contractors and not worry about all the problems inherent in managing payroll. This...
by Steve Perry | Jul 3, 2019 | Representation, Small Business Accounting
As a business owner, I am constantly receiving offers to loan me money or sell me the latest solution to a problem they are certain that I have and they can solve, even though they have never met me. This is amazing to me. I see the same thing on...
by Steve Perry | Jun 21, 2019 | Security, Small Business Accounting
Cyber security is the new buzz phrase we all hear about. There are federal agencies involved in this area. There are military people involved in this very area both in offense and defense. Anyone who is paying attention to the news has heard the...
