Guest Writer: Carla Lopez Retirement is a huge milestone for any senior; it allows them time to be with their loved ones, to try new things, and to relax after years of hard work. However, many seniors need to continue working, at least part-time, after they retire from their careers. Not only is having a…
You will probably assume that you own everything related to your company from photos to marketing material to your website. But, you may be wrong. How can I not own my stuff? Basically, if you or an employee did not create it, you may not own it. Clearly, if you create your own logo, you…
Guest Writer: Megan Gerhart, CPA The 1099-Misc You must file a 1099-MISC if you pay a contractor $600 or more in the prior year. Because you need information to fill out the form, the best way to start is to have all contractors and vendors supply a W-9. You do not need to complete a 1099-MISC…
We assume that if you’re reading this article, that you have or may be starting a small business. Also, since you are reading this from a link from either Facebook or Twitter, you are on social media. Is your Social Media up to snuff? If you are trying to start a serious business and I…
Every business needs help and here are some great tips for your small business Build a support network Whenever anyone works alone, whether an outside dales rep or solopreneur, having a group of people to bounce ideas off of or to even just have some coffee with, can be a huge stress reliever. Whether you…
So, is this fellow a Millennial or a Generation Z? Can’t tell? Well, most of us can’t so don’t feel bad. The thing is, if you sell to both or either of these two groups, you need to know and understand the differences because they can be the difference between going bankrupt and exploding. They…
Whether you are an exercise influencer, like our friend here or you are a brilliant tax guy or make up and fashion influencer. The rules are changing for you. The biggest issue is, as most of us know, many of these “opinions” are paid ads by the company the influencer is pushing. Are they all,…
We’re not tax professionals and we strongly recommend seeking the advice of a tax professional if you have any of these red flags. We have garnered this info from reputable tax professionals like Kiplinger Personal Finance. 1. Making too much money Yes, making too much money can get you audited. First, it is literally based…
We’re not talking a foreign languages, we’re talking industry terms. Let’s use the main image of this post. It’s clearly some form of web technology. Is it analytics? Is it a web language? Well, before you deal with a company, you should know some of their industry terms. You don’t want to look like an…
What is fair use and how do I make use of it (sorry for the pun). First, let me start with, “I am not a lawyer. I am a photographer/videographer who has been shooting for many a decade.” Fair Use: is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as…
