Welcome to our Gratitude Series! In preparation for the Holidays, the Team at The Bottom Line CPA wanted to share a few things about their lives and what they’re thankful for this year. Today’s contribution comes from Marilyn Parham CPA: My personal family tradition around Thanksgiving: I LOVE THANKMAS!!! My family has held this tradition…
7 Reasons Why Every Amazon FBA Seller Needs A Balance Sheet
Without a good balance sheet, your income statement cannot be relied upon. In other words, your steady cash flow might make you feel like your business is doing well. But that feeling means nothing if your numbers aren’t accurate. And the only way to know that your numbers are accurate is—you guessed it—a regularly maintained balance sheet.
5 Things You Should Know Before Processing Your First Payroll
If you’re going to pay someone for doing some work for you, you’re going to find yourself processing payroll. And like so many aspects of small business, the first time you do it can involve a lot of confusion, uncertainty, and crossing your fingers in hopes that you’ve done it right. To make payroll processing easier (and more secure) the first time around, here are 5 things you should know before you bring on your first employee.
Four Ways to Pay Your Tax Bill in 2018
Find out the several ways to go about paying off an unexpected tax bill. (Or even one that you should have expected, but didn’t plan around.)
Best Practices For Managing 1099 Vendors In Your Online Business
Do you know which of your vendors require 1099-MISC instead of a W-2? (Hint: It’s not just independent contractors!) How about the best way to make sure 1099-MISC filings don’t bog you down at year-end? Or who and where the copies are supposed to be sent? Find all this out and more in our latest blog post.
7 Productivity Tools Every Online Business Owner Needs To Improve Focus and Achieve More
Ever find yourself wondering at the end of the day, “Did I just stay busy, or did I really get something done today?” Our top 7 productivity tools will ensure you stay focused, achieve your goals, and end the day feeling great.
Essential Tools for Assessing a Website’s True Value
Can’t miss post about how to determine what a website is really worth, from TBL Guest Blog Author, Jock Purtle.
Pros and Cons of Amazon Lending for FBA Sellers
Is Amazon Lending the best way to solve your online business cash flow dilemma? Marilyn takes a look at the pros and cons for FBA sellers considering a loan from Amazon.
Amazon Business Owners – 6 Tips for Selecting an Accounting System
One of the things that you don’t often hear about from retail giant Amazon is how to best go about creating a system for accounting for Amazon sellers. While there are tons of articles about becoming an Amazon seller, you’re expected to know or learn everything that comes after for yourself. That can lead to…
Why Your Business Needs a Virtual CFO
If you are just starting your small business, the idea of having a Chief Financial Officer may seem a little far-fetched. But the fact is that having a virtual financial mentor, someone to help you make a plan, follow that plan, grow your business, and avoid common pitfalls along the way, can be a very…