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…
The business owner is quite often confused when they look at their net income and their cash flow only to see that they do not match up. When this happens, many business owners will believe there is an error in their books and spend countless hours trying to determine where the error is. Before you…
There is a current surge of IRS tax scams that are affecting a number of businesses. It may be hard to believe that there are scammers bold enough to pretend to be the IRS, but it is true. With this current surge of IRS tax scammers, it is important for business owners to be able…
One of the largest growing groups in the world are those of the business owner. There are people that want to have their own business and work for themselves. They might have a great idea for a product or a service they think the general public might love. The other growing group happens to be…
When you are owning and running a franchise, it is important to know where you stand financially. This is especially true if you are thinking about selling your franchise any time soon. Sometimes you can think you are doing well, but when you go to sell the franchise, you find that you weren’t in as…
Many businesses, especially smaller businesses, suffer greatly due to tampered checks. At times employees will alter or forge checks, which basically stealing money without the business owners knowledge. When an employee has easy access to the business checking account and or blank checks, sometimes the temptation is too great. For businesses that have or worry…
When starting your own business there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration to ensure you are successful. Deciding on the right location, inventory management system, accounting service, and hiring practices are just some of the responsibilities you will face in the coming months. Many small business owners opt to start their…
