Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax tips to help you understand your small business finances.

What is the PPP Direct Forgiveness Portal: A Simple Guide

PPP Direct Forgiveness is a new streamlined application process for PPP loan forgiveness. Here's a straightforward breakdown.

Operations

PPP Loan Forgiveness: The Complete Guide

Here’s our comprehensive guidance on setting yourself up for full loan forgiveness under the PPP, with the latest guidance from the U.S. Treasury.

Tax Tips

The Big List of Small Business Tax Deductions (2021)

Here's a list of small business tax deductions commonly available to entrepreneurs. Check it twice, and make sure you're claiming everything you can.

Resources

Small Business Accounting 101: A Guide for New Entrepreneurs

Learn the fundamentals of small business accounting, and set your financials up for success.

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The Only Tax Checklist You'll Need

Get organized and skip the stress. This tax checklist tells you everything you need to file on time—customized for your business.

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Accounting

5 Tips for Finding a Good Accountant

A good accountant can do more than help with filing taxes every year.

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Programs, Grants, and Resources for Black-Owned Businesses

Proportionately, black businesses have less access to capital. Here are 7 different programs trying to address that inequality.

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Bookkeeping

The 8 Best Bookkeeping Software Options For Small Businesses

Ready to upgrade your small business bookkeeping from Excel? We break down the features and costs of the 8 best bookkeeping software options available.

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Accounting

What is Outsourced Accounting and How Could It Help You?

Need a little help managing your finances? Learn what outsourced accounting involves, its advantages, and whether or not it’s right for you.

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