California has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship, so it’s no surprise that millions of small businesses call it home — 4.2 million of them, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Together, they account for a staggering 99.8% of California...
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Why Creativity Is Essential to Getting Your New Businesses Started in a Winning Position
Creativity is not only for artists; you can find it in all aspects of life, including the world of business. If you’re an entrepreneur, then you know that creativity is essential to getting your new businesses started in a winning position. If the...
5 Keys to Building a Valuable Business
Starting a business isn’t easy. Growing it is even harder. Building a good idea to be profitable is difficult. Here are 5 keys to success.
Business Tax Basics: What Every Business Owner Wishes They Knew About LLC Taxes
One of the best reasons to incorporate your business as a limited liability company (LLC) is to be able to take advantage of the possible tax benefits. Forming an LLC is an important step to make your business “official” as a legal entity and protect your personal...
8 Tax Savings Hacks Small Business Owners Often Miss
Small businesses often run on tight margins, and you’ll need to pay self-employment, federal and state taxes on any profit you make. If you own a limited liability company (LLC), there are several excellent ways that you can reduce your taxes. Of course, managing your...
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Sending, Receiving, Saving and Protecting Funds
One discussion I have immediately with my new small business clients is that of how they plan to send, receive, save and protect their funds to make sure that all of their financial needs and goals will be met without delay or disruption to their daily operations....