When COVID-19 took over the country this last March, kids and parents alike were required to stay home from school and work unless your job was deemed essential. The burden it placed on families has been outstanding. Here we are now in the middle of a new school year and many children are still at…
For any business that sells products or materials should know about Contribution Margin. Understanding how contribution margins work can help a business not just break even, they can make a profit. A business should not lose money selling products or only break even. A business cannot thrive on those principles. Mark Dicus & Company would…
For most people, any mention of the IRS just fills them full of dread. No matter how much you dread any contact with the IRS, there are certain situations that their contact can work to your benefit. For instance, this spring, there were checks and cards that were loaded with COVID-19 relief funds. The only…
As the year comes to a close, many people are thinking about their taxes that are due in the beginning quarter of next year. As you get your taxes ready for filing, people are gathering their credits and deductions that will give them the best tax return in the 2021 year. If you don’t understand…
The decision to sell your business should never be rushed and requires a team of experts working on your behalf to ensure you receive the best outcome. Some of the considerations your team will prioritize for you include making as much profit as possible while saving you money and keeping the transaction as secure and…
There are many businesses that will provide their employees with a company credit card. There are many reasons behind a company credit card. One example are those who travel on behalf of the company and the credit card is used to cover the traveling expenses. Another common scenario is providing an employee with a gas…
Many business owners often fear and consider the IRS one of the worst government entities they have to deal with. Business owners often work very hard to avoid IRS penalties. However, sometime they still occur. Many business owners are very often surprised to see what can causes IRS penalties. Mark Dicus & Company will share…
While to some of us, 2020 seems like it is the longest year in history; there are many business owners are seeing it come to a close and need to be prepared for the year-end statements. Wrapping up a year and crossing everything off your year-end to-do list is important. When you get started right…
It seems like everywhere you turn, there is more campaign propaganda being thrown at you. Many people can’t wait for this election year to come to a close because of all the contentious swinging that is taking place. Others are right in the thick of it and loving every minute of it. Rather than showing…
In the current economy, making smart decisions about your daily operations is crucial to the success of your business. Many of these decisions are based on your financials and the accuracy of these numbers gives you the tools you need to increase your profit margins. It is not uncommon for business owners to struggle with…
