The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a major strain on a number of businesses nationwide. Along with the financial and economic responsibilities faced by many business owners they also have the added stress of worrying about their employees and their mental and physical well-being. Managing staff during this time can be challenging. Making good decisions to…
Running a business can be hard to make sure that you get all the things done that you need to do to stay afloat. Having your own business is a dream that gives people a grasp on their own life as well as their own time. One area of owning a business that you should…
According to the U.S Small Business Administration there are a number of reasons that small businesses are unsuccessful. The most common of these are lack of funding, poor credit management, and falling into a pattern of using business funds to make personal purchases. Unfortunately, when business owners lack the funds to pay for even the…
For newlyweds, there are likely other things on their minds aside from taxes. In fact, most people like to ignore taxes until they absolutely have to. However, there are several things that change when it comes to your taxes once you have married and may be filing jointly. It’s important for newlyweds to make a…
Moving is something that is always a challenge. Taking on a completely new location and trying to settle in whether you are alone or with your family, is no small task. Moving to a different state is an even bigger challenge than shorter moves. When you move to a different state, there are several things…
Many small businesses are often apprehensive about outsourcing to a professional bookkeeping service. There are many misconceptions about outsourced bookkeeping that makes a business owner wonder if it is worth it and the consequences they may have to face in so doing. A business owner should never be apprehensive or fear outsourcing its bookkeeping needs.…
There are lots of things that you need to know more about when you start a business. No longer are the days that you can file your yearly personal taxes and go about your business. Being a business owner is a fun experience but there is so much paperwork and red tape that is required.…
Whether you are filing taxes for yourself or your small business, there are many things to consider when going over your deductions; especially if you do not want the attention of the IRS. With this in mind, we at Mark Dicus & Company would point out the deductions that often raise some red flags when…
There is no one on the planet that likes tax season. For this reason, people neglect their taxes throughout the year and then wind up with a mess when tax season gets here. To help alleviate the stress that comes with taxes, it is important that you stay on top of them throughout the year.…
There are a number of small businesses that are considered essential during the pandemic and many other businesses that have been able to continue with a number of restrictions. Business owners face challenges every day and the knowledgeable experts at Mark Dicus & Company have provided the following tips to help small business owners navigate…
