Planning Big Purchases for the Year Ahead
A new van, a bigger oven, a machine that doubles your output: big purchases can transform a small business, or squeeze its cash for months. Planning big …
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Finance
Cash flow, pricing, unit economics and the financial basics every owner should know.
Reconciling Year-End Inventory With Your Books
Counting your stock is only half the job. The other half is making the number on the shelves agree with the number in your accounts. Reconciling year-end …
Gross vs Net Pay Explained for New Employers
The first time you run payroll, two numbers jump out: the pay you agreed with your new hire and the smaller amount that actually lands in their bank account. …
Year-End Tax Forms Checklist for Small Employers
The end of January is a hard deadline for small employers in the US. Employee wage forms and contractor forms all need to reach the right people, and the right …
Paying a January Tax Bill in Instalments
A January tax bill that is bigger than the cash in your account is a horrible feeling, but it is also a very common one for freelancers and small business …
Preparing Your Books for Tax Season
Tax season is far less stressful when your books are already clean before anyone asks for them. A few focused sessions now, reconciling accounts, fixing odd …
Funding a Slow January Without Expensive Debt
January has a way of emptying the bank account just as sales go quiet. Rent, tax bills and annual renewals arrive on time, while customers recover from …