Business Finances
Taking Tax Time by the Horns
Every year tax time seems to creep up and get the best of me. So this year I thought starting early would be the ticket. It helped! I’m taking tax time by the horns and WINNING! They say nothing is certain but death and taxes. That sure feels like the truth when each year we…
Read MoreFinding A Good Bookkeeper
If you’ve ever heard me speak on entrepreneurship or starting a business, then you’ve heard my rant about finding a good bookkeeper. I’ve known a few bad ones but that only honed my interviewing skills and led me to work with my last two amazing professionals. When the last one moved his practice to Washington…
Read MoreWhere Inflation Meets Business
The world is yet again being squeezed. Now, it’s inflation and the increase of prices everywhere you turn. Today I’m talking about where inflation meets business, why it matters, and Propel’s stance on the situation. Because history is only repeating itself and this isn’t permanent… Surely we’re in for an interesting summer. Gas prices are…
Read MoreBy the numbers: a breakdown of business accounting software
[Updated May 22, 2024] Your business’ financial picture is vital to growth and planning. As business owners, we invest a lot of time, effort and money on bookkeeping and accounting. Whether you do your own bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparations, accounting doesn’t come naturally to everyone. The good news is – you have options like…
Read MoreTime to Focus: 2014 Business Tax Tips
What you need to know about getting ready for next year’s business taxes. When we think about the end of the year, we think of celebrations, new beginnings, goals and resolutions. One productive goal might be to set yourself up so that you are prepared for the seemingly daunting task of dealing with your business…
Read MorePut Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
A guide through the murky waters of the business banking world We can all agree that one of the most basic goals a business has is to bring in a profit. That profit is the income allowing you to keep your doors open, and hopefully continue growing and expanding. A practical question every business owner…
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