How to Create a Forecast Report for Your Business
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How to Create a Forecast Report for Your Business

No matter if you’re killing it in real estate or running a successful coffee shop, it’s important to create a forecast report for your company. Forecast reports have many uses and are a valuable tool to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your business. In this article, we will discuss the importance of forecast reports and how to create these important reports for your business.

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Job Costing Basics for Your Custom Product or Service
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Job Costing Basics for Your Custom Product or Service

One of the most important things to keep track of as a business owner is your expenses. Whether you are a manufacturer or provide services, knowing how much it costs to provide the products and services your customers require is essential. This is known as job costing. In this article, we will discuss the basics of job costing and how to keep track of these expenses.

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What Is a Chart of Accounts and How to Organize One
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What Is a Chart of Accounts and How to Organize One

Setting up your Quickbooks, Xero, or Freshbooks account requires some attention to detail and a bit of research but it can be done fairly quickly. You are likely aware of the importance of setting up your bank feeds and making sure all transactions are syncing correctly.

Another important task that should not be overlooked is properly structuring your Chart of Accounts.

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Tax Deduction Checklist
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Tax Deduction Checklist

As you collect all the appropriate documents for your tax return, it is easy to forget an essential document or piece of information that is required to complete your return. For that reason, we created the tax deduction checklist to help ensure you can confidently send all the necessary files to your accountant.

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7 Biggest Myths About Taxes
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7 Biggest Myths About Taxes

If you are familiar with the show “Mythbusters” you know that many commonly accepted myths turn out to be untrue. With tax season approaching, it’s helpful to talk about some tax myths that may be causing you unnecessary stress. In this article, we will discuss the 7 biggest myths about taxes and do our best to “bust” them.

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Home Office Deduction 101
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Home Office Deduction 101

We all have our daily tasks, whether it is walking Rover or taking client calls. Business owners of all types, from established coffee shops to female entrepreneurs who are just starting often spend time working from home. As a result, many taxpayers utilize the home office deduction. In this article, we discuss the home office deduction and how to qualify for it.

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5 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs
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5 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs

Starting a small business is exciting and something every entrepreneur experiences at least once. However, running a small business is not easy. There are so many things to worry about: generating enough money, paying invoices, marketing your company, keeping up with technology, and the list goes on and on.

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5 Self Care Expenses You Can Deduct From Your Business
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5 Self Care Expenses You Can Deduct From Your Business

We all know the entrepreneur that works herself to death, believing that hustling nonstop is the only way to succeed - she might even be you. Many entrepreneurs pride themselves on working long hours and not taking proper care of themselves. We get so focused on getting the job done that self-care slides right out the window.

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Quickbooks Vs. Freshbooks
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Quickbooks Vs. Freshbooks

Many small businesses find it difficult to keep track of their finances due to lack of time. This is where accounting software comes in handy. A great application and accounting process can help you manage your business finances without a lot of the tedious work.

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