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What is a Joint Venture?
A joint venture (JV) is a strategic business partnership where two or more parties come together to undertake a specific project or achieve
Shawna Echols
Jun 26, 20246 min read

February 2022 Due Dates
Here are the important tax due dates for February 2022:
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Strategic Preparation is Key to Selling Your Company
Having a strategic plan is crucial to selling your business. Learn about the steps you need to take.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Now’s the Time to Brush Up on Your Bookkeeping Habits
Keep your business running smoothly by following these bookkeeping best practices.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read

2022 Standard Mileage Rates Announced
Check out the announcement of the 2022 standard mileage rates.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read

Employers and Self-employed Who Elected to Defer 2020 Social Security Tax, Payments Are Due Jan. 3rd
If you chose to defer paying part of your 2020 Social Security tax obligation, half of that deferral is now due on Jan. 3, 2022.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read

Using Data to Drive Your E-Commerce Business’ Growth
Check out these six e-commerce KPIs that will help you measure how your business compares with your goals.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Start 2022 Off Right: Clean Up QuickBooks
Start 2022 with a clean slate. We are here to help you with QuickBooks clean-up.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read

How Small and Medium-Sized Business Funding Works
If you own a small or medium-sized business it’s crucial to know how funding works. Learn what the process of funding looks like:
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Does Your Business Need to File Forms 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC?
Learn whether your business needs to file forms 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

January 2022 Due Dates
Here are the January 2022 tax due dates you need to know:
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read

Using MRR and ARR to Monitor and Forecast SaaS Subscription Revenue
Learn how to calculate and use MRR and ARR for monitoring and forecasting SaaS subscription revenues.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Retroactive Termination of the Employee Retention Credit
If you applied for the ERC in the last few months of 2021, you may be impacted by the IIJA’s retroactive changes.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read

December 2021 Due Dates
Here are important December 2021 tax due dates you need to know about:
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Corporations: Do You Really Want To Pay Those Dividends?
Learn more about the tax implications of dividends and corporate profits.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Intimidated by Accounting? Five Simple Steps Are All You Need
Accounting tasks are important and necessary for any business. Get a better sense of your business's financial health with these tips.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read

Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in October 2021
Here’s What Happened in the World of Small Business in October 2021:
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read

Record Expenses in QuickBooks Online and On Your Phone
During the course of your tax returns and reports, you must accurately record the money spent on your business. Here’s how to do it.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read

Distributed Workforce Businesses Are Facing Challenges as They Adapt to Remote Employees
Adapting to remote employees poses challenges for businesses with distributed workforces.
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 min read

November 2021 Due Dates
Here are important November 2021 tax due dates you need to know about:
Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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