The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan and the Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) Loan
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed into law, and one part of it includes two loan programs for small businesses. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Owners of businesses, including nonprofits, with...
Mobile Accounting? It’s Here, Now
That's right: The future is here! Now that it's officially 2020, it may be time to jump on that accounting app bandwagon if you haven't already done so. The exciting news is you can actually do a lot of your accounting tasks from your phone instead of your computer....
New Tax Deadline Is Official — July 15, 2020
Both the IRS and Treasury have announced that the deadline to file AND pay your individual federal and Georgia state income tax for the tax year of 2019 has been extended to July 15, 2020. If you cannot file your return by July 15, 2020, we can help you file an...
Building Resilience into Your Small Business
If you currently own or manage a small business, you’ve probably experienced an extremely high demand or you’re preparing for the worst – to be shuttered by law for a few weeks or longer.
In either case, your business needs a whopping dose of resilience right now.
Six Tips to Grow Your Business in 2020
Looking for fresh, effective ways to grow your business in 2020? You've come to the right place. In today's market, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, gain new customers or clients, and increase your company's revenue. Note: We said difficult, not...
The Psychology of Money
The topic of money affects our emotions, beliefs, and behaviors in a very personal and individual way. Whether we have enough, need more, or are indifferent can impact our overall financial status. The most important thing to know about this topic is to be self-aware...
Accounting Tasks at Year-End
You might wonder why there are so many extra tasks at year-end. While the government requires much of the work, there is clean-up work and adjustments that need to be done to make the books accurate. It’s not always cost-effective to perform all of these updates...
Add Functionality to Your Accounting System with Apps
Did you know that you can add apps to help increase the functionality of your core accounting system? The process will save you time and frustration. It is because every business is different that you may—and likely will—need these add-on features that aren't already...
Three Essential Business Roles for Success and Balance
In his book, The Rebel Rules: Daring to Be Yourself in Business, author Chip Conley describes what investors look for in a management team when considering providing startup money to new businesses. He says your management team should consist of a “brain trust that...
10 Hot Business Trends for 2020
As we welcome in a new year (and maybe a new decade depending on how you count them), it’s a perfect time to reflect on the trends that will impact us and our businesses. Here’s a list for your consideration and reflection. Trend #1: Sustainability Concern for the...