Spring is officially upon us, and that means that people all over Colorado will start planning their home renovation projects. They will be looking to hire contractors, painters, plumbers, and landscapers: workers who rely on the business during the warm season to stay afloat. If you own a busine...Read More
If you have a career in the skilled trades, you’re no stranger to hard work. You use your tools, your hands, and your know-how to get the job done, sometimes working 12-hour days or scrambling to make tight deadlines. Often times, tradespeople, construction workers, and contractors have to juggle...Read More
Minding your record keeping and payroll files is a good idea for any small business owner, but especially so in the skilled trades. Working on building or renovation projects involves many different professionals and the juggling of multiple contracts. In the construction industry, contractors an...Read More
The sooner you start productive financial practices, the better your economic outcome will be, but it is never too late to start. Even with minimal income, you can begin financial practices now that will carry through your life and keep you in control of your income and income planning, as oppose...Read More
Ask Wesley Snipes. Seriously, the IRS is not to be toyed with. If you have not been filing income taxes, or have not done so for 2014, the IRS levies some hefty penalties against non filers. You may not be a celebrity, but roofers, pet shop owners, and even students are all legally required to fi...Read More
One especially cumbersome part of any business is payroll. If you’re a painter, you may work solo for some of the time, then hire on seasonal or temporary help as needed. Processing payroll for your employees can be overwhelming. You will need to file different forms for different kinds of ...Read More