by Laura Sabbagh | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog, Business Growth, Business Tips, Productivity Tips
A great way to start 2021 is to take a fresh look at your business finances. Many things changed in 2020, and if you are in the habit of spending on the same items year after year, it’s the perfect time to decide what is essential and what can go. There are only a few...
by Laura Sabbagh | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Business Growth, Business Tips
A cashless business is one that processes all cash transactions electronically. There is no paper or coin money taken or handled. While no one society has become 100 percent cashless yet, most organizations are moving in that direction. A business can become cash-free...
by Laura Sabbagh | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog, News
The SBDC is hosting a Small Business Workshop Series for Start-ups. The power-packed 4 session series includes learning how to effectively prepare and structure your big ideas, discover why you really need a business plan, understand your financials and craft the...
by Laura Sabbagh | Nov 1, 2016 | Accounting, Blog, Tax tips
Are you required to file 1099’s or other information returns? Here are some helpful tips from the IRS website to help you stay in compliance and avoid penalties, which start at $50 for each form you fail to file timely, fail to include all required information...
by Laura Sabbagh | Sep 20, 2016 | Accounting, Blog, Cash Flow, QuickBooks
While reviewing a QuickBooks file recently, I checked the monthly bank reconciliation, and noticed it wasn’t prepared. It turns out that my client was clicking everything in the register to check off the items as cleared, and didn’t actually make sure all his...
by Laura Sabbagh | Aug 30, 2016 | Blog, Cash Flow, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Training
A client recently asked me why his bank reconciliation needed to be prepared, and we went over how important it is to make sure all income and all expenses were accurately reflected in his accounting records. He was certain that everything was included, and that the...