Federal Income Tax Due Dates The federal due date to file and make payments on taxes due for the calendar year ended December 31, 2019, has been extended to July 15, 2020, from the original due date of April 15, 2020. This extension to July 15, 2020 is automatic which means you DO NOT need […] Read more “Tax Due Date Changes”
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The balance sheet came into being all the way back in the 15th century when Italian monk Luca Pacioli gave the standard accounting system an overhaul. Now, balance sheets are an accepted and required financial statement. If you are a business owner or founder it is essential that you understand and know how to read a balance sheet. Balance […] Read more “For Business Owners Only: What Does Your Balance Sheet Tell You?”
Coronavirus Relief Bill: The CARES Act About the SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Loan Program The Paycheck Protection Loan is to be used for expenses (detailed below) for the period February 15 – June 30, 2020. This is a first-come-first-serve program. There are over 30 Million small businesses in need of funds. Not everyone will receive […] Read more “CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Loan Summary and Common Questions”
We’ve compiled some frequent questions and answers to common tax concerns during these uncertain and rapidly changing times. If you have a questions that you don’t see answered here, please get in touch with us! *Some of these questions were noted in the WSJ article dated 3/25/20 as well as from the IRS website in […] Read more “Common Tax Questions”
This list of available small business loans and lender requirements is updated on a regular basis. Make sure to check out our list lending options available to start-ups and small businesses. 4/2/20 Update: Anonymous lender mentioned the PDF application form may change – another point that this process is constantly moving. 4/1/20 Update: Signature Bank […] Read more “Small Business Loan Updates”
What can you do right now as a small businesses owner? Important tips and actions to prepare your business. The Small Business Loan Fund is not unlimited. The demand for funds will exceed the supply so act now. ASAP – Contact your current lender to determine if they are an SBA-approved lender and can provide […] Read more “What should small businesses do right now to secure their company and staff?”
The emerging Software as a Service (SaaS) industry is quickly gaining ground within the greater cloud services market. To date, it generates more than $46 billion annually, and that number is expected to grow to $70 billion by the end of 2020. If you’re a SaaS business leader dependent on customer contracts, you know how important revenue […] Read more “SAAS Companies Looking to Recognize Revenue Properly? A Product Review of Chargebee.com”
Tax season is here and that means you want to make sure that your business is meeting its tax obligations. One of the most important parts of the tax obligations is the business tax due dates. You want to make sure that you are on top of these tax deadlines so that your business does not […] Read more “Business Tax Due Dates Coming up for Startups and Companies- Presented by FounderTax.com”
The headache of sorting through receipts, having your boss hound you for every penny you spent on the road and dealing with frustrating tax laws is something all of us can relate to. These days, there is an app for anything. Expensify is the app that can solve these problems for your business! In this […] Read more “How to Use Expensify to Make Tracking Your Expenses a Breeze”
Are you starting a small business and unsure of how to handle your bookkeeping and accounting records? This is definitely a common challenge for many small business owners yet it is a vital aspect of running a business. One question you might have about this subject is whether you should use the cash basis vs […] Read more “Cash Basis vs Accrual Basis Accounting: What’s the Difference?”
When starting a small business, one of the biggest decisions that a startup has to consider is where to bank. Banks have their appealing factors, but many of the best banks are suited for larger businesses – thus excluding the startup altogether. Luckily, there is one bank that has been tailored specifically for small businesses […] Read more “5 Reasons Small Business Owners Love Mercury Bank”
One of the biggest problems startups face (amongst other things) is financial management. Having a great idea for a business is just one part of the equation, after all. Not only do you have to be innovative, but you also have to manage all parts of your company meticulously to ensure it doesn’t fail. When it […] Read more “What Is First Republic Bank and Why Is It Great?”