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5 Consequences of Withdrawing from a 401(k) Early
Running a business takes guts, grit, and a strong stomach for surprises. Sometimes those surprises come in the form of unexpected expenses or a cash...
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What's the Value of Having Accounting and Payroll Under the Same Roof?
Imagine you own a growing business. You’ve got one company handling payroll and another handling accounting.
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What Happens if I Fall Far Behind on Bookkeeping?
Falling behind on bookkeeping isn’t something most business owners plan to do. It just sort of happens. One missed week turns into a missed month....
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Sole Proprietorship vs. Partnership vs. S-Corp: Which Business Structure is Right for You?
When starting or growing a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to structure it.
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No Tax on Some Tips or Overtime? What These New OBBB Rules Mean for Your Business
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduced a wave of tax code changes aimed at supporting small businesses, simplifying compliance, and...
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Top 5 Questions Smart Business Owners Ask Their Accountants
As a business owner, you already wear too many hats. One minute you're solving staffing issues, and the next you're figuring out how to keep the cash...
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Four Ways That Family Business Owners Can Transfer Their Wealth
Many family business owners reach a point in their lives when they start thinking about not only their own retirements, but also their families'...
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How Can Your Business Set the Stage for Organic Sales Growth?
For businesses looking to reach the next level of success, there’s no bigger star than organic sales growth. Simply defined, this is achieving an...
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Small Businesses
If you own a small business, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act is going to affect you.
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How to Grow a Small Business: 5 Accounting Mistakes to Avoid
Growing a small business can feel like a dream coming true.
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Best Restaurant POS Systems Compared: Toast, Clover, and Square
Running a restaurant is exciting, but it’s not easy. On any given day, you’re juggling orders, staff, inventory, payments, and maybe even a few...
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8 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a New Accountant
Imagine this: It’s late February, and tax deadlines are right around the corner. You email your accountant—again—asking for clarity about a deduction...
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How Often Should You Check Your Financial Statements?
Running a small business is hard enough. Between managing employees, keeping customers happy, and juggling the day-to-day, it’s easy to let financial...
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What's the Difference Between Profit and Distributions?
Many small business owners see a healthy profit on their books and assume they can take that money home right away. But it’s not that simple. There’s...
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5 Common Accounting Frustrations (and How to Find a Better Solution)
If you’ve ever felt like your accountant just doesn’t “get” your business, you’re not alone. Many small business owners feel overlooked, confused, or...
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5 Common Business Entities and Their Tax Implications
Choosing the right business entity is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs make when launching or restructuring a business. The type of...
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It’s Time to Handle Business Expenses Like a Pro
As a small business owner, you wear a dozen hats. You're leading your team, driving sales, managing customer relationships—and somewhere in the...
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5 Ways to Prevent Cash Flow Problems in Your Business
Running a small business takes hard work, long hours, and smart decision-making. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, a dental practice, or a home...
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Top 3 Financial Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—owner, marketer, HR manager, and often, the bookkeeper too. It’s like trying to play quarterback...
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Pros and Cons of Owning a Small Business
Let’s be real: owning a small business is not for the faint of heart.
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How to Switch Accountants: A 5-Step Guide for Small Business Owners
Switching accountants might sound like a hassle, but sometimes it’s the smartest move you can make for your business. If you’ve ever felt ignored by...
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4 Ways Business Owners Can Make the Leadership Connection
To get the most from any team, its leader must establish a productive rapport with each member. Of course, that’s easier said than done if you own a...
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Corporate Business Owners: Is Your Salary Reasonable in the Eyes of the IRS?
Determining “reasonable compensation” is a critical issue for owners of C corporations and S corporations. If the IRS believes an owner’s...
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What Kinds of Businesses Aren’t a Fit for TMA’s Services
We’ll say it upfront: TMA Accounting isn’t the right choice for every business.
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Cost Management is Critical for Companies Today
Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to...
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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting, Tax, and Payroll System
It probably worked fine in the beginning.
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3 Best Practices for Keeping Business and Personal Accounts Separate
When you own a business, your personal and business finances can easily get tangled up. At first, it might not seem like a big deal. You pay for...
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5 Signs Your Accountant Isn’t Doing Enough
As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats—marketer, manager, problem-solver, and sometimes even bookkeeper. With so much on your plate, it’s...
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How to Handle a Large Tax Bill as a Small Business Owner
Getting hit with a large tax bill can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you weren’t expecting it. For small business owners juggling...
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5 Common Tax Mistakes Caused by Poor Bookkeeping
Small business owners often face enough pressure managing day-to-day operations without the added stress of tax season. Between juggling client...
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What Accounting Services Does My Business Need?
Running a small business is an exciting journey, but let’s be honest—managing finances isn’t always the most exciting part. In fact, for many...