It’s beginning to look a lot like … end-of-year project wrap-ups, holiday gatherings and celebrations, and time off to rest and reset for the new year. Before you log off, there are a few things to do as a small business owner to button up 2022 and prepare for your...

President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the U.S. Department of Education developed a three-part plan to help federal student loan borrowers transition back to making regular payments post-pandemic. As a part of this plan, the Administration introduced the...

As the leaves begin to change and our focus shifts to Q4 goals, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at your business. Performing an end-of-summer business check-up can provide important insights into what you may want to change before the end of the year, or...

When you step into Rejuvenation Spa, expect a retreat for relaxation and total wellness. As an Aveda Lifestyle salon, each treatment offered is held to a high standard using Aveda treatments and products, focusing on the client’s needs.   Rejuvenation Spa came to be...

If you keep inventory in stock, it’s important to ensure that it’s accounted for properly. Inventory can affect your company in many ways, impacting cash flow, cost of goods sold, and your profit. Today, we’re diving into two popular inventory accounting methods and...

As a small business owner, there are many decisions to be made, particularly when you’re just starting out, to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. One important decision to make is selecting an appropriate accounting method for your business. Accounting...

Linda Kudrna opened Learning Ladder in 1994 to provide the “highest quality of care to the children in the Cottage Grove community.” And for the past 30 years, she and her team have continued to do just that. The Learning Ladder hosts infant, toddler, preschool, and...

The word “audit” will make any business owner tense, especially when discussing or going through a tax audit from the IRS. However, there are strategies that taxpayers can use to help navigate an audit.   In this blog, we’ll break down the auditing process so that you...

Payroll is one of the most important functions of your business, but it can be a daunting task to take on as a small business owner. Compliance with regulations, technology upgrades, and the detailed reporting requirements to Federal and state agencies is a lot for...

As the year comes to an end, we can look forward to schedules filled with holiday parties, time off to spend with loved ones, and finding ways to circle back on projects in the new year. One project that will be especially important for small business owners is...