A Smart Idea for Women in Business

Red umbrella against sky

Working for oneself is often the preferred option when times are hard.  Traditional types of employment can be hard to find and in some areas, self-employment can be the best way forward for those who want to achieve independence and flexibility.  Women and men who are just starting out as self employed can benefit from the help of an umbrella company.   Administrative support for a new business is vital but knowing where to begin is difficult and tackling the vast amount of administration involved can be very daunting and time consuming.  Opting for the help of an umbrella company … Continue reading

BOOKKEEPING MONEY-SAVING TIP # 14: Make Money with Your Business Blog (Part 2)

Why You Should Use Google Adsense photo credit: Search Engine People BlogGoogle Adsense is the first way to make money when it comes to making money on your blog. Yet, a lot of people seem afraid of Google Adsense. They either think it’s too complicated, or that everyone (absolutely everyone) is using it these days. The latter statement often leads people to ponder, “If everyone is using Google Adsense, wouldn’t it be better for me to use something else?” The answer is…Google made over $19 BILLION in advertising revenue last year. Many, many bloggers got a fat chunk of that … Continue reading

Diary of a Bad, Bad Bookkeeper (Day 30) – The Double Payday Scam

Dear Diary, Today was payday – the second since I’ve been here.  I figured it was about time to test the Double Payday Scam – to see if my boss would actually catch me. So, I started the day by doing the .  Just like two weeks ago, I created and took all of the paychecks to the boss to sign.  He signed them, with only the occasional request to see a corresponding timecard…then he signed mine without question. I took the back to my office and set mine aside.  Then, I printed up another paycheck that I took back … Continue reading

Is a Loyalty Program Right for Your Business? Part 2

Yesterday, in the article “Is a Loyalty Program Right for Your Business? Part 1,” I discussed what a loyalty program is, and how it can bring back repeat customers, which should appeal to any business looking to stay afloat.  I then went over four different loyalty programs that any business can utilize, as well as examples of those programs and the Dollars and Cents of the program.  Those programs were:  Buy 10 Get 1 Free, Free Gift with Gift Card / Loyalty Program Purchase, Collusion Programs, and Try Before You Buy.   Today, however, I am going to discuss four other … Continue reading

When Should Small Business Owners Put Themselves on Payroll?

Tax time is here, and many Small Business Owners (SBOs) are surprised to find that they are going to owe more taxes than they originally planned for.  They begin to wonder, “Should I put myself on payroll in the new year in order to avoid paying taxes next year?  Or should I just leave things the way they are?”  The answer is… “That depends.”  Here’s a few things the SBO should consider before they rush into adding themselves to payroll. Adding an SBO to Payroll Means the Company Pays MORE Taxes. When an SBO is added to the payroll, the … Continue reading