Fundera

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Choice is a good thing. In the case of home office deductions, the Internal Revenue Service agrees—which is why you can use a simplified or regular method (Form 8829) to file home office deductions. The Simplified Method. The simplified method lives up to its name. All you have to do is multiply the square footage of your home office by $5. The catch is that the maximum amount you can write off is $1,500.

Deductions 94

Deductions Small Businesses 94

GoCardless

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Everything you need to know about taking regular payments from customers by card.

Credit Card Payments 52

Credit Card Payments 52

Fundera

DECEMBER 2, 2017

I’m a bookkeeper, not a tax preparer, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have a role in my client’s tax preparation each year. I save them a ton of time getting ready for small business tax preparation by working as a middleman between them and their tax preparer. As we approach year-end, it’s time to start getting those files ready for the poor soul who has to do all of that tax work.

Small Businesses 91

Small Businesses Credit and Collections Shared Service Transactions 91

Fundera

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If you’re completely new to online marketing for small business, getting started might seem like a daunting process. And with good reason: Online marketing is constantly evolving. Not to mention the fact that it’s a huge industry with a lot of competition: 2017 is the year digital ad buying surpassed TV ads. But don’t worry! To get you started on this all-important small business owner journey, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about online marketing for small business as well as res

Small Businesses 81

Small Businesses 81

Fundera

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If you’re in the market for a high-yield business savings account (and you should be), the three Chase Business Savings accounts are some of the best on the market. These accounts are the perfect low-risk, interest-bearing homes for your business’s hard-earned cash. Plus, they have a solution for any business—no matter its size. Let’s review the three Chase Business Savings accounts so you can decide if they’re right for your business.

Small Businesses 76

Small Businesses Transactions 76

Fundera

DECEMBER 8, 2017

As you’re searching through your options for small business credit cards with no credit—you’ll quickly realize that a lack of credit history can seriously get in your way. Even if your business is swimming in revenue and has a good financial record, your personal credit history is one of the biggest factors in determining whether or not you qualify for a business credit card.

Small Businesses 63

Small Businesses Credit Scoring Transactions 63

Fundera

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Choosing a home base for your business’s finances is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make as a business owner—that’s why it’s crucial to get a thorough look at all your business checking account options before signing the dotted line. One of the most popular business checking account options for small business? The Chase Total Business Checking Account.

Transactions 52

Transactions Small Businesses 52

Fundera

DECEMBER 4, 2017

So, you want to know if there is a secured business credit card from American Express. The short answer? Not exactly. However, even though American Express doesn’t offer a secured credit card that’s specific to business spending, they do offer a secured consumer credit card called the USAA Secured Card from American Express. We’ll define what a secured credit card is and explain why a secured consumer card can actually be the best choice for qualifying for a better, unsecured business credit car

Credit Scoring 49

Credit Scoring 49

Fundera

DECEMBER 8, 2017

You’ve heard the many famous stories of failure about people like Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jordan, and Thomas Edison. You’ve heard the dramatic, romanticized tales of how Lincoln lost major elections, Jordan not making his high school team, or how Thomas Edison failed over 1,000 times finding the perfect filament for the commercial light bulb.

Bankruptcy 80

Bankruptcy Small Businesses 80

Fundera

DECEMBER 4, 2017

A productive (and pithy) meeting can leave attendees feeling refreshed and ready to roll, while an unproductive meeting is likely to leave most attendees with a headache. The real cost of bad meetings is staggering: $37 billion dollars are wasted every year in the U.S. on useless meetings. [Jump ahead to view the infographic]. Here are three actionable tips for ensuring that your meetings stay on track: 1.

Small Businesses 81

Small Businesses 81

Fundera

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Few things are more delightful than the news you are due a large tax refund. This is especially good news for small business owners, who often feel as though every other payment they make is to the IRS or their state department of revenue. Many taxpayers who are not business owners deliberately have more tax than necessary withheld from their paychecks in order to get a large refund each spring.

Deductions 67

Deductions Small Businesses 67