Restaurant Taxes: What You Need to Know

Restaurants and food services make up a large portion of local businesses, generating millions in combined revenue each year. While local brewpubs and eateries are simply one type of small business, how they handle taxes is completely different than many other establishments. If you are a new restaurant owner, or are thinking of opening a restaurant, it’s critical that you understand your tax o...

Stay Organized in the Holiday Rush

The holiday season is in full swing, and many local businesses are seeing a spike in sales. From bakeries to bookshops, retail companies and other small businesses rely on seasonal revenue, to stay afloat each year. However, this rush of customers can create chaos, if you’re not properly prepared, and can cause you to fall behind in administrative tasks. Too many entrepreneurs let organizationa...

How to Start a Business in the Skilled Trades

Colorado is a small business-friendly state, and we have thousands of independently-owned companies here. One of the most vital industries is the skilled trades- plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, and other contractors provide highly valuable services for homes and businesses across the region. The skilled trades are only expected to grow in the next several years, and these careers can ...

5 Signs That You Could Use a Business Consultant

It can be very exciting and rewarding, to run your own business. Most new businesses, however, run into their fair share of bumps in the road, and many struggles during their first couple of years of operation. Depending on your location and your industry, it may be more difficult for you to establish your company.  If you have encountered some challenges in your business, and you’re not...

How to Work Less and Still Be Successful

For entrepreneurs in all industries, getting a new business off the ground is hard work. You put in hundreds or thousands of hours of effort on your marketing, designs, networking, and much more. If you’ve been running your own company for a while now, you understand the sacrifices it takes to grow. However, a good business owner always keeps in mind the old adage of “work smarter, not harder.”...

4 Ways to Keep Your Records Secure

In order to keep your business in compliance, and avoid potentially costly mistakes, it’s critical that your records be kept secure. This is especially important when working with clients or patients, like in medical offices, but any type of business, in any industry, can benefit from tighter security. How you handle your client records, financial records, and other vital documents can make or ...

3 Reasons Why You Need Digital Records

Even in our current era, with the incredible technology and digital resources at our fingertips, many businesses choose to stay analog. There are certainly advantages to working with paper copies of records and using paper checkbooks, and it’s a matter of comfort to a lot of people, especially older business owners. However, with modern demands, and risks of losses, it might be time to consider...

Bookkeeping: The Red Flags Your Business Should Watch For

When it comes to running any business, ‘doing the books’ or keeping your accounting records up-to-date is an essential part in making the best decisions for your company. So how does one tell if it might be time to evaluate your books? Steven J. Wick, a Fort Collins CPA, financial advisor, and accountant breaks down the red flags you should be watching when managing your bookkeeping. Dea...

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