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Examples of R&D Tax Credit Qualified Research Expenses
29Jun
Examples of R&D Tax Credit Qualified Research Expenses
One of the most momentous parts of business is nailing down what makes your product or service different.
4 Tips to Build a Strong Foundation for Funding
15Jun
4 Tips to Build a Strong Foundation for Funding
There are many articles out there that provide a wide array of lofty advice about fundraising
3 Signs Your Startup is Ready for an ERP System
18May
3 Signs Your Startup is Ready for an ERP System
Computers have long since become an integral facet of companies of all shapes and sizes.
Your Small Business Can Afford to Offer Retirement Plans—Here’s How
26Jan
Your Small Business Can Afford to Offer Retirement Plans—Here’s How
In the past, many small business owners have thought that providing a 401(k) plan wasn’t realistic for their employees.
What Do Different Industries Spend on Marketing?
8Dec
What Do Different Industries Spend on Marketing?
There’s lots of advice out there about what companies should spend on marketing. Most commentators claim businesses should spend around 6-12% of their revenue on marketing, but it’s important to remember that’s when they’re speaking to a wider audience
5 Small Business Trends to Work Into Your 2018 Plans
3Nov
5 Small Business Trends to Work Into Your 2018 Plans
Small businesses must transform themselves to keep up with ever-changing technologies moving the world forward.
13 Business Expenses You Definitely Cannot Deduct
27Oct
13 Business Expenses You Definitely Cannot Deduct
There are many ways for businesses to lower their tax liability with deductions and credits that set off taxes directly with qualifying expenses—you’ll find 92 potential tax deductions in this article. Typically, tax law requires deductible business expenses to be ordinary (common and accepted in your trade or business) and necessary (helpful and appropriate for your trade or business).
3 Financial Metrics I Use to Run My Marketing Agency
6Oct
3 Financial Metrics I Use to Run My Marketing Agency
No successful marketer decides to start their own agency because they love accounting. Not even the most passionate digital marketers who love getting deep into the data, like I did when I started Adficient.
What Bay Area Tax Hikes in 2017 Mean for Startups
29Sep
What Bay Area Tax Hikes in 2017 Mean for Startups
When tax rates rise, small businesses feel the brunt of the impact, but they also pass along increased costs to consumers
5 Inspiring Lessons from Businesses That Started as Pet Projects
22Sep
5 Inspiring Lessons from Businesses That Started as Pet Projects
Some entrepreneurs were put on this earth to start, run, and grow businesses. And then there are business owners who started as enthusiasts and turned their real-life passions into their livelihood.
7 Signs It’s Time to Hire Employee #1
1Sep
7 Signs It’s Time to Hire Employee #1
They say “the more, the merrier,” and in most cases it is undeniably true. But for a tight-knit team of founders, widening the circle to bring in your first employee is a big—sometimes daunting—milestone.
Startup Spotlight on Client Gadget Flow
4Aug
Startup Spotlight on Client Gadget Flow
As the saying goes, “do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” While usually easier said than done, Evan Varsamis and his lifelong friends, Cassie and Michael, found a way to follow this advice when they started Gadget Flow.
What Your Budget Says About Your Business’s Priorities
30Jun
What Your Budget Says About Your Business’s Priorities
When it comes to conveying what your company is passionate about, many business owners start by putting pen to paper and writing out their mission statement. Obviously, this is important.
Ways to Keep a Positive Cashflow Running for Your Startup
9Jun
Ways to Keep a Positive Cashflow Running for Your Startup
For a startup to survive and succeed, it needs to manage cash flow with utmost care and skill. Founders and business owners often find it challenging to maintain a steady handle on their burn rate, and this has become a common reason for many startup failures.
5 Accounting Problems That Can Sink Your Funding Round
5May
5 Accounting Problems That Can Sink Your Funding Round
You’re a startup CEO. You’re running your business fast and lean. Getting your company’s financials cleaned up and organized is on your to-do list, but so are a thousand other things. You’ll get around to it—just as soon as you secure the loan that will help you scale u