The coronavirus pandemic has burdened many small businesses. One of the ways a business survives the pandemic and looks beyond it is to manage its money prudently. That means being aware of money mistakes and avoiding them, or at least fixing them fast. Here are some of the most common money mistakes and ways to […]
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Usually, we at IOU Financial share financial checkup tips with our readers every half-year. In normal times, we would discuss the prudent steps you should consider to increase revenues and cut costs. Then, along came Covid-19. So, this installment is dedicated to ways for small businesses to survive the pandemic in the second half of
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Owning a business can be one of the most rewarding career paths— you have created something from scratch by leveraging your specific knowledge and expertise in your field. Therefore, it is understandable that you put forth all your effort into ensuring your business’ success. Although it can be easy to get caught up with the
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It can take a while for a small business to establish a credit rating and even longer to improve one. But make no mistake, your credit rating is an essential element when you seek credit or a loan. It also helps get you approved by landlords, suppliers, and vendors. Business credit scores are available from
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As we ease into the next tax year, it’s the right time to assess what’s new for businesses: Minimum wages: They went up in 13 states. You’ll need to refigure the withholding and deductions on affected employees. W-4 forms: They’re new for 2020, reflecting the removal of allowances for calculating paycheck withholdings. Overtime rules: About
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For new and experienced business owners, balancing income and expenditures is never as easy as it seems. There is a qualitative cost to every decision made, and extreme cost-saving measures can make it hard to attract employees. Spending too little on marketing can cause a business to become invisible to potential customers, too. Short-term profits
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Small business owners trying to grow their businesses need sufficient capital (i.e., money) to pay for inventory, marketing, equipment, and other vendor-related items. But owners must also have enough capital to pay for operational expenses like rent, utilities, and labor. And let’s not forget about the owner’s salary or draw. After all, most owners rely
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Tax accountants do much more than only handle your tax return. They advise on legislation that could affect your business. They oversee and prepare your company’s tax compliance reports. And they give feedback about budgetary concerns. If you’re running a business without a tax accountant, you can probably already see why adding one to your
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You can’t put it off any longer. The time has arrived to prepare your 2020 budget that’s so necessary for important activities such as: Projecting cash flows Preparing for taxes Identifying borrowing needs Evaluating growth opportunities Assessing performance The stakes are high, because 50% of small businesses fail during their initial five years. You can
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Managing finances requires constant vigilance. Many aspiring entrepreneurs are almost solely devoted to making the products they love or developing the big ideas they have come up with. One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking it’s all about the products and services they offer. With a mindset like that, an entrepreneur may feel
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