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5 Ways a Business Consultant Can Boost Your Revenue
Owning your own business isn’t for the faint of heart. Long hours, financial stress, and personal sacrifice is simply a part of the game for most people. Many entrepreneurs take on everything themselves, playing multiple roles, and pushing to the brink of burnout. While it can sound like a risk, or something that you don’t need to do, hiring outside help can be a tremendous asset to your compan...
Top Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
When you’re running your own business, whether it’s a restaurant or a retail store, you want to make the most out of every penny that you spend. To give yourself the best chance at long-term success, tax time is a major opportunity to take advantage of. There may be dozens of tax write offs, subsidies, or deductions that you qualify for, that can save you a lot of money, and help keep you afloa...
5 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Your Payroll
Out of the thousands of small businesses here in Colorado, a large percentage of them outsource their accounting and payroll management. If you are a brand-new business, or you haven’t yet considered hiring outside payroll help, this year may be the time to do it. Seasoned entrepreneurs know that delegating and outsourcing tasks is key to growing a successful business. There are m...
New Year Check-In for Small Businesses
In the first few weeks of any new year, many small business owners take time to rest and refocus after the holiday rush. This is a great time to invest in getting organized and catching up on things, as well as setting goals for the coming year. For a business to be successful, it’s important to have periodic check-ins, so you can be as prepared as possible. If you want to make this com...
Restaurant Taxes: What You Need to Know
Restaurants and food services make up a large portion of local businesses, generating millions in combined revenue each year. While local brewpubs and eateries are simply one type of small business, how they handle taxes is completely different than many other establishments. If you are a new restaurant owner, or are thinking of opening a restaurant, it’s critical that you understand your tax o...
Stay Organized in the Holiday Rush
The holiday season is in full swing, and many local businesses are seeing a spike in sales. From bakeries to bookshops, retail companies and other small businesses rely on seasonal revenue, to stay afloat each year. However, this rush of customers can create chaos, if you’re not properly prepared, and can cause you to fall behind in administrative tasks. Too many entrepreneurs let organizationa...
How to Start a Business in the Skilled Trades
Colorado is a small business-friendly state, and we have thousands of independently-owned companies here. One of the most vital industries is the skilled trades- plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, and other contractors provide highly valuable services for homes and businesses across the region. The skilled trades are only expected to grow in the next several years, and these careers can ...
5 Signs That You Could Use a Business Consultant
It can be very exciting and rewarding, to run your own business. Most new businesses, however, run into their fair share of bumps in the road, and many struggles during their first couple of years of operation. Depending on your location and your industry, it may be more difficult for you to establish your company. If you have encountered some challenges in your business, and you’re not...
