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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


Top 4 Cash Flow Tips for Medical Practices
Ensure smoother cash flow for your medical practice with these tips.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Don’t Think You Have to File a Tax Return? You May Be Missing Out!
Read on why you should consider filing for 2021:

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


Crucial Steps You Can Use To Take Control of Your Finances in 2022 and Beyond
Take better control of your finances in 2022 by following these simple steps.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 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


Tax Benefits Available to Disabled Taxpayers
Many disabled individuals qualify for tax credits and other benefits. Here are a few of them:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20226 min read


Tax Tips for Holiday Charity Donations
During the holidays, many charities solicit gifts of money or property. Read these tips for claiming charitable gifts on your tax return.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 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


The Smart Money Moves That Gig Workers Need
For those without regular income or with no automatic taxes withheld, here’s how you can be methodical & responsible with income & taxes.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Tax Benefits When Saving for College Education
Investing in a child's post-secondary education can be tax-efficient if you do the following:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20224 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


The Ins and Outs of Bookkeeping: All the Best Practices to Get the Best Financial Outcome From Your
Bookkeeping is a critical element to running a business and it's key to setting a secure foundation for financial success.

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20225 min read


How Understanding the ‘Rule of 72’ Helps You Make Personal Finance Decisions
Learn more about how compound interest works with the "rule of 72."

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read


8 QuickBooks Online Tips
Here are 8 Quickbook Online tips to make your life easier:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


As the Pandemic Continues, Managing Restaurant Cash Flow Becomes Critical
Managing cash flow for restaurants has never been easy, especially now due to COVID-19. Learn strategies that may help:

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Should You Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN?
IRS assigns Identity Protection PINs (IP PINs) are to prevent misuse of social security numbers. Why should you get one?

Mariko Hayashi-Hall
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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