Some years ago, I worked with a food truck business owner who would have super busy summers, and we found that it was tough for them to stay organized when they were going from event to event all in one weekend. So, to help them, there were several processes we implemented. Below I am sharing how to stay organized with a seasonal summer business. 5 Tips To Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Create a list of events needed for the entire season. This time of year is the best time to … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Seasonal Summer Business Before Busy Season
Small Business Payroll Tips Archive Page
Welcome to our Small Business Payroll Tips archive page to help you and your business streamline processes. Read the archive posts for payroll tips to use in your business.
8 Small Business Reference Websites Every Owner Must Use
Did you ever look for information online and just get frustrated about where to go and what to look for? There are so many reference blogs and sites on the Web that it can be overwhelming for a small business owner like yourself. Lucky for you, here are my favorite reference websites. Reference Websites for small businesses startups IRS.gov for updated information on tax and payroll information. Yes, I know, you may be thinking that the IRS site is too complicated to use. It has gotten a lot … [Read more...] about 8 Small Business Reference Websites Every Owner Must Use
How to Pick a Payroll Service for your Business
I work with sole proprietors and small business owners who have 1 - 5 employees. But, a lot of small businesses have more than five employees. For larger small business companies, you will need to find a larger payroll service professional. Read on to learn about how to pick the right payroll service. Ask for recommendations from other associates. There are many people who use payroll services, so asking around will give you some direction on who to talk to. Check to see if they have … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Payroll Service for your Business
8 Important Examples of Small Business Paperwork Systems
Is your small business paperwork important? One word, YES! Your small business paperwork is important! They need to be accessible, at a moment's notice. The IRS may need them if you were audited. Your accountant may need them if she is doing your taxes. You may need them if you have to reference client information. Having a good filing system in place for all your different types of paper will make your office run more efficiently. Just like the brain, we need to be able … [Read more...] about 8 Important Examples of Small Business Paperwork Systems
New Year Goals
Welcome to the new year! Can't believe the holidays are over and we are starting back to work to focus on this year's goals. This year, I have decided to rotate through several topics. Here is a list of topics (New Year Goals) I plan on visiting throughout the year. Bookkeeping/Money Management - these posts will involve tips about QuickBooks or Quicken and other ways to save money in your small business. Office desk organizing - These posts will be about ways to declutter and determine … [Read more...] about New Year Goals
Year End Payroll Due Dates Infographic
It's near the end of the year. Payroll is starting to wrap up for this year. Here are some important dates to help you with this task. If you need help, please be sure to contact a professional. Do by 12/1/2015: Remind employees to give you an update on their filing status. Make sure S.S. numbers and Employee names and addresses are correct. Do by 12/31/2015: Check all S.S. withheld to make sure it is correct with payments to S.S. Do by 1/1/2016: Update wage tax payroll liability … [Read more...] about Year End Payroll Due Dates Infographic
A QuickBooks Online Payroll Review
Recently, I was reviewing QuickBooks Online Payroll for a client. Well, let's me tell you what I found. After spending two hours with QuickBooks Online rep, I felt that I should share this information so I don't feel like I have wasted time that I couldn't even bill the client for. Here is the QuickBooks online payroll review. Pros:1. Adding employees were easy to add.2. Adding taxes agencies information was easy too if they were familiar to QuickBooks.3. It was easy to cancel when I realized … [Read more...] about A QuickBooks Online Payroll Review
