Author: Kat Boogaard
These are the only states that don’t charge sales taxes
The answer to this question depends on various factors, like your business location and the type of goods or services you sell. Much of the sales …
How to get paid faster with recurring bill payments
Your business needs a lot from you, and you welcome any opportunity to put tasks on autopilot. We have good news for you: recurring payments allow …
Salary vs. owner’s draw: How to pay yourself as a business owner
You love your business, but that doesn’t mean you can afford to work for free. Yet, figuring out how to pay yourself as a business owner …
The best way to measure small business cash flow in 2023
As a small business owner, cash flow is king. What is cash flow? Cash flow is the money that moves in and out of your business …
Is this the best way to onboard new employees?
It’s your new employee’s first day. You’re ready for them to hit the ground running. But not so fast. Before you can expect them to be …
How to automate workflows so you can focus on your business
If you’re wondering how to automate workflows, chances are good that you’re exhausted with your current approach to running your business. Maybe your typical morning …
Business checking vs. personal checking: How to choose a bank account
Getting paid as a business owner is rewarding, but after you celebrate those hard-won sales, you may have this question: Where should that money go? …
How to get paid faster with recurring bill payments
Your business needs a lot from you, and you welcome any opportunity to put tasks on autopilot. We have good news for you: recurring payments …
Value proposition: What it is, how to write one, and powerful examples for inspiration
Properly creating and portraying your business values has always been important, but in the internet age, it’s imperative to maintain a loyal customer base. Consumers …
The list of essential and unnecessary startup expenses
You’ve probably heard the old “you need to spend money to make money” cliché. But let’s face it: When you’re starting a business, the …
How to choose the right name for your small business
What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot, actually. Most entrepreneurs will tell you that picking the perfect business name is like naming your first …
5 steps to create & launch your small business website
Welcome to the internet! You made it this far, so we’re guessing you have some idea of how this works: Need some information? Go to …
How to get paid faster with recurring bill payments
Your business needs a lot from you, and you welcome any opportunity to put tasks on autopilot. We have good news for you: recurring payments allow …
Salary vs. draw: How to pay yourself as a small business owner
You love your business, but that doesn’t mean you can afford to work for free. Yet, figuring out how to pay yourself as a business owner …
Why some small businesses get paid on time & others don’t
According to research from Fundbox small businesses in the United States, are owed a whopping $825 billion in unpaid invoices. What the study doesn’t make clear however is how …
13 money management mistakes small business owners make
In 2016, Wasp Barcode Technologies asked more than 1,100 small business owners what the biggest challenges were as it related to running their business. Unsurprisingly, money management issues topped the …
Point-of-sale systems: The lifeblood of your small business
If you run a retail business, a Point of Sale (POS) system is an essential component to your success. A POS system is where your customer pays for …
From hobby to business: The unfiltered truth & how to prepare
You want to turn your hobby into a business. That’s the dream. Or is it? Transforming your favorite past-time into a full-time job full might sound …
Automation for small business: 10 tasks you should and should not automate
Over a decade ago, Gallup discovered that the average small business owner works 52 hours a week. 39% put in over 60 hours. And 86% work on the …
The advantages & disadvantages of accepting credit cards at your small business
Imagine that a customer is purchasing some goods or services from your small business. You tell them their total—whether it means ringing up their items or …