I have worked from home for 5 years, and I have loved every moment of it. When my husband got a remote job 3 years ago, I was nervous to see how we’d fare, but it turned out to be a ton of fun. But… Read More »Working From Vacation Home
Is your business profitable? This may seem like a simple question, but the answer is not always very easy to understand. A business will bring in revenue, but it will also have expenses. If total revenue less total expenses is a positive number, then your… Read More »Is Your Business Profitable?
A common question we field from our new clients is related to how and when they can pay themselves. And of course, the answer is dependent on several different factors. First, consider your legal entity. Second, consider your cash flow and profitability. Here are some… Read More »Should I Be Paying Myself via Payroll?
One of the questions I am most often asked by startups is “How should I incorporate?” And the answer is simple: it depends. We evaluate many things, and before we advise you we talk through the different variables and what-if scenarios. Some key items to consider… Read More »How Should I Incorporate?
You know the feeling of opening the windows and letting the fresh spring air circulate and refresh your home? It’s such a satisfying and rejuvenating feeling. But spring cleaning isn’t just reserved for the home! Just as you can declutter your closet or that junk… Read More »Spring Cleaning Your Books
Have you ever seen one of those signs in a restaurant that reads “Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy”? I love these signs because they’re funny but they also make a point. As a parent, I am given the establishment’s… Read More »Customer Is Not King
This past weekend Josh and I made the trek to Waterloo, Iowa to attend i-BEST, the Iowa Craft Brewer’s Guild conference. SingleSpeed Brewing Co. played host to the energetic event, and they could not have been more hospitable. They were well staffed, attentive to all… Read More »i-BEST 2018
What can I deduct as a business expense? We often field calls from our clients asking about which purchases they can deduct as a business expense. What about that dinner with a potential client or the laptop you purchases for your graphic designer? The flight… Read More »Deductible Business Expenses: Tell Me More
At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced buyer’s remorse. You upgraded your cell phone and then a new model came out the next day or you bought a shirt because it was trendy and then realized you actually hated the color. I won’t… Read More »Buyer's Remorse: It's Not What You Deserve
Often on a call with a potential client, the business owner is quick to inform me that they have had a poor experience with an accountant in the past. When I explain what we do, they reply that their last accountant said he would do… Read More »My Accountant Was Terrible: Why This Makes Us Mad