Xero vs QuickBooks – Choosing Accounting Software

Xero vs QuickBooks Overview You are running a small business, but sometimes the business looks like it’s running you, as you spend much of your time doing the administrative work, rather than running your business. You are hearing multiple things about which accounting software to choose, Xero vs QuickBooks. QuickBooks has been around forever, but […]

Forming an LLC in California

Contrary to what people have been led to believe, forming an LLC in California is pretty straightforward. That said though, it is still possible to fall foul of some little known rules and regulations regarding how Limited Liability Companies should be formed, registered and start operating in the state of California. The following is a […]

Xero Accounting Software

Full Accounting Solution using Xero Accounting Software Streamlining your accounting process for your business requires that you take into consideration a number of things. Most important is the software that you have been using for quite some time to avoid falling into a rut with it hence complicating your accounting output. Xero accounting software and […]

Financial Ratios Analysis

Financial Ratios Analysis For Your Business Financial ratios analysis are normally used by current and potential investors, creditors and financial institutions to evaluate a company’s past performance and identify trends in a business and compare its performance along with the average industry performance. It also enables them to identify strengths and weaknesses of an business and to […]

Hire a Payroll Specialist

Why Your Business Should Hire a Payroll Specialist With businesses seeking to concentrate on their core activities and get more profits, it has become essential for them to hire a payroll specialist. More small businesses have begun embracing this concept due to its numerous advantages. It is advisable that small businesses partner with payroll companies […]

Start a Business in California

When you start a business in California, the first decision a business owner must make is to decide which type of entity they want to establish. This is generally something you will want to discuss with your CPA as they are familiar with your taxes. Each type of business has pros and cons and there […]

Forming a Limited Liability Company in California

Forming a Limited Liability Company in California There are several steps to forming a Limited Liability Company in California.  A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a type of entity that limits the owners’ liability to the assets owned by the company. No member of the company is personally liable for debts or obligations owed by […]

8 Easy Ways to Be an Extraordinary Boss

8 Easy Ways to Be an Extraordinary Boss Here is an inspiring article we found at inc.com… By Geoffrey James High-class leadership means doing both the little and the big things necessary for your employees to flourish. Here’s where to start. A few years ago, I interviewed several dozen highly successful CEOs. In the post […]

Financing Your New Corporation

Debt Financing For Your New Corporation When your business is a corporation and takes out a loan, it is incurring debt. Loans are a well-known and well-used method of raising capital. The biggest drawback to taking out a loan for your corporation is that a loan must be repaid, both principal and interest, if any. […]

Starting A Business In CA

Starting a Business – Entity Types   This information comes from the CA Secretary of State website. Once you decide to establish a business, a primary consideration is the type of business entity to form. Tax and liability issues, director and ownership concerns, as well as state and federal obligations pertaining to the type of […]