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Case Study – How To Use An Accountant Or CPA In Your Business

Brian — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:23:05 +0000

Michelle Jarvis set up her dress making business after having worked for a large multi-national company for many years. Right from the very first day she was determined to do things the right way and not cut corners. She knew that she needed a plan of action so that was where she started List Accounting Requirements “I am [...]

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Understanding How Your Lawyer Or Attorney Charges

Brian — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:39:58 +0000

Small or medium sized businesses spend literally billions of dollars each and every year on their legal costs. While I am sure that some of them are getting excellent value for money, I am equally sure that many more are paying way more than they need to. This article sets out to explain how your lawyer or [...]

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Want To Know How To Avoid Having Problems With Your Accountant Or CPA?

Brian — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:44:33 +0000

Managing your accountant or CPA is all about getting the best out of them for the not inconsiderable amount of money that you pay them. In addition to keeping the books in order and making sure that your tax commitments are both met and kept to a minimum, they are also in the ideal position to [...]

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10 Tips To Help You Choose An Accountant

Brian — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:00:31 +0000

Of all the professional advisers you are likely to need when running your own business, a good accountant is perhaps the most important one to have. His help and advice will be sought practically right throughout the life of your business, and his experience, tips and support will see you through the tough times as well [...]

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More Information On Franchise Opportunities

Brian — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:24:04 +0000

Franchising refers to the methods of practicing and using another person’s way of doing business. Well known examples include McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Volvo, Nissan and many more household names. The franchisor grants the franchisee the right to distribute its products, techniques, and trademarks for a percentage of gross monthly sales and or a royalty fee. Various additional [...]

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8 Top Tips On How To Keep Your Legal Costs Down To A Minimum

Brian — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:08:39 +0000

Legal costs for any small or medium sized business are always a major concern. Have you ever received an invoice from your lawyer or attorney and thought; “wow that was cheap”? No! More likely your first thought was; “how can I get these bills down?” This article is a collection of top tips on how to do [...]

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How To Help Your Accountant or CPA To Help You

Brian — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:16:39 +0000

If taxes and death really are the only two certainties in life, then it sure makes sense to do as much as possible to limit any of their detrimental effects that you can. So here we are going to look at ways you can help your accountant or CPA to be better prepared when tax return [...]

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How To Find The Right Professional Business Broker For You

Brian — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:45:54 +0000

Finding the right business, in the right place at the right time is not an easy task. It takes energy, perseverance and determination. In the right circumstances it may also take more than a small slice of luck and professional assistance. Professional business brokers exist to make sure that businesses are bought and sold. They have access to [...]

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What Can I Expect My Accountant Or CPA To Do For Me?

Brian — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:01:39 +0000

Accountant or CPA’s are a wonderful breed. They are multi talented, can leap tall buildings in a single bound and I am reliably informed, are even known to have been seen wearing their underpants over their trousers in public! (And you thought only Superman did that!) But seriously folks! Your accountant or CPA is able to [...]

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How To Check That You Are Actually Buying What You Think You Are Buying – Part Three

Brian — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:20:32 +0000

Over the last two articles we have looked at: What Due Diligence Is A highly detailed look at the business you are considering to buy Who Carries Out The Due Diligence You, your attorney/lawyer and/or your accountant What To Look For In Financial Information A whole lot of things that you need to know and will have to follow the link [...]

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How To Check That You Are Actually Buying What You Think You Are Buying – Part Two

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:01:44 +0000

Last time around we looked closely at what due diligence is. We agreed that taking a very close look at what you are about to buy is not only a good idea it’s a prudent one too. But who is expected to carry out the due diligence process and what does it entail? Who Does It? As with [...]

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How To Check That You Are Actually Buying What You Think You Are Buying – Part One

Brian — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:39:55 +0000

How do you know that the seller of a business is telling the truth? How do you know if he has or he hasn’t “cooked the books”? The simple answer is a not so simple phrase; due diligence. Due diligence is the investigation that needs to be completed before buying a business. It is done to protect your [...]

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10 Things You Need To Know About Business Brokers

Brian — Sat, 09 May 2009 08:32:05 +0000

The idea of buying your own business may sound like a good idea, and it can be. An early question that you are going to have to answer is whether or not to use a professional business broker. To help you with that decision here are some tips: A business broker is a person or firm who/which acts [...]

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Four Questions I Nearly Forgot To Ask About Franchising

Brian — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:26:22 +0000

Are Franchises Guaranteed To Make Money? Nothing in life is guaranteed except for taxes and death! Although the majority of franchisees are satisfied, successful business people, some do make a loss and go out of business. So baring that in mind, you should be particularly wary of any company which guarantees profits or certain success. If you [...]

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Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Business

Brian — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:59:11 +0000

1. Don’t Be A Square Peg In A Round Hole Is running your own business right for you? Starting a small business isn’t just about changing careers; it’s also about changing lifestyles and attitudes. Before you start, it’s important to consider what kind of person you are, what your personal and career goals are. Are you suited for the [...]

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Know Your Business Insurance – Part Two

Brian — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:28:38 +0000

In part one we covered on the need to make sure that we have sufficient insurance cover in place. Then we looked specifically at Assets & Revenue insurance and Liability cover options. Today we are going to finish our two part review of Business Insurance by looking at People Insurance and Special Situations cover. People Insurance Disability Insurance In the [...]

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Know Your Business Insurance – Part One

Brian — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:13:56 +0000

Business insurance is one of those compulsory expenses that we all begrudge paying, never want to have to call on, but would be plain foolish to be without. A friend of mine, ironically a very successful insurance broker, had personal health insurance coverage up to his ears. The first year he delayed the renewal, he was [...]

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How To Know When You Need A Lawyer Or Attorney On The Team

Brian — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:28:45 +0000

Deciding when you need to hire a lawyer or attorney or not can be both a vexing question and an expensive one. Sometimes it can be pretty obvious, imminent arrest or pending law suits tend to be a pretty good example! But what about when the decision is not so clear cut? This article is designed to give [...]

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Six Things You Should Know About Franchising

Brian — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:10:57 +0000

1. What Is Franchising? Franchising is a method of distributing products or services. At least two levels of people are involved in a franchise system: (1) the franchisor, who lends his trademark or trade name and a business system; and (2) the franchisee (that’s you!), who pays a royalty and often an initial fee for the right [...]

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Five Tips To Help You Choose A Lawyer Or Attorney With Confidence

Brian — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:14:22 +0000

No matter what the reason that you need to find a lawyer or attorney for your business, once you need one it becomes vital that you choose wisely and carefully. Here we take a look at five important areas that need to be covered in order to make that wise and careful choice. After reading this [...]

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