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Crafting Your Year-End Plan and 2024 Goals
Here's a handy checklist and guide to crafting your year-end plan and goals to help put a bow on this year’s books.
Small Business Tax Preparation: Tax Tips for New Business Owners
Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Here are some tips for small business tax preparation from the pros at MATAX!
Five steps to starting a business off right
As Xero advisors, here are five steps to starting a business according to your expert accountants.
4 Key Areas to Evaluate in Your Business Budget
Here are some key areas to evaluate in your budget, so you can determine whether you need to spend more in these areas.
How to keep your finances on track
When it comes to your finances, it’s a good idea to check in on your progress periodically, to see if any adjustments to your budget or changes in your habits are necessary.
5 steps to test your business idea
An important step between having an idea and jumping into it is testing the idea. Here are some important ways to test your idea, so you can launch it with confidence.
Apps Apps Apps - Q3 2022
Each month, we research, trial, and review dozens of applications; constantly searching for the ideal solutions for our clients. Here are the selections for Q3 2022.
How To Choose the Best Investments for You
Of course, the goal of investing is to grow your money. That’s the most important thing. But there are some other things to consider. Read on to discover 6 tips to help you choose the right investments for you.
Differences Between an Accountant and a Financial Planner
Accountants and financial planners can both play an important role in your financial success, but there are some important differences between the two.
How Much Cash Does My Business Need?
Your business needs cash. Cash is what keeps your company in operation and enables it to grow, so you should know how much cash your business needs to survive. Although many people think the answer is linked solely to operating expenses, this isn’t the case.
4 Money Saving Tips for Business Owners
Running a successful business requires you to make smart decisions about everything from who you hire to how you spend your money. There are many legitimate expenses to cover, but it’s easy to overspend in areas that aren’t helping you or your business.
5 Funding Options for Start-ups
If you’re wondering where to find business start-up funding, there are a variety of options available to you. Each of these options has its advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to pick the funding that meets your needs and works for your business.
Five Ways to Manage a Healthy Cash Flow
We cannot stress further the importance of properly managing your cash flow to ensure the smooth running of your business. However, in times of crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this becomes more than important– managing your cash becomes a necessity for survival.
Identify your break-even point
Without knowing your break-even point, you can’t make informed business decisions.
7 Practical Tips to Trim Your Overhead Expenses
In this article, we will give you some smart and practical tips that you might not have considered to lessen your costs while maintaining employee and customer satisfaction.
If My Business Is Making a Profit, Where Is the Cash?
Some small business owners find themselves in the difficult position of running a business that appears to be profitable, but still having no money in the bank. It’s an important situation to address. After all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the main causes of small business failure.
Apps Apps Apps - March 2021
Each month, members of the MATAX team pick their favorite of the month. Here are the selections for March 2021.
Apps Apps Apps - February 2021
Adding the right applications to your business can streamline operations, create efficient processes and save you time and money. But where to start? Each month, members of the MATAX team pick their favorite of the month. Here are the selections for February 2021.
5 Most Common Accounting Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Business
Many small business owners tend to handle their own accounting and bookkeeping, especially when they’ve just started out. However, keeping track of the finance-side of the business– everything from income to expenses to tax compliance– can be overwhelming.
The True Value of Networking
There are all kinds of groups dedicated to networking. Some are highly structured with performance requirements, exclusive membership, and the payment of dues. Others are free form, come as you please and no charge.