As your business grows over time you will probably want to expand and hire people for different roles. Luckily, there are many options available for companies who need to find talented workers. As an employer, there are two main types of workers: employees and independent contractors. What’s the difference you ask? For a new [...]
Starting a small business in the 21st century is common as the appeal for a more individual lifestyle rises. There are several mistakes new business owners can make, here are a few of them and how to avoid them. 1. Having Poor Cash Flow. Uneven, unstable, or nonexistent cash flow is the #1 killer of a [...]
In a previous post, we discussed who gets a 1099, and now you need to know how to fill out a 1099. Documents like this can be intimidating at first glance, but when you break them down it is quite simple. Here is our guide, box by box, of how to fill out a [...]
1099's have proven to be a point of confusion for many clients, so we’ve compiled a list of all the people you need to send a 1099 as a point of reference. Feel free to use this blog as a reference as your prepare to send these out in just a few short months. [...]
Outsourced Accounting Many small businesses choose to operate their accounting services on their own rather than hiring an outsourced accountant. What they don’t know is outsourcing these services might be the very thing that pushes their business to the next level. Having an in-house accounting department is not something many businesses can afford to [...]
Do you usually end the month wishing you had more money to put into bonuses, marketing, or even client freebies? It seems like there just isn’t enough money to do all of the things you want to do; but the thing is, there’s plenty! Creating a budget allows you to guide your money properly [...]
The mixing of personal and business finances is especially common in the beginning stages of business. It is something that you should work to separate as soon as possible. Mixing personal and business finances is dangerous. This makes it hard to see what your cash flow in the business is, [...]
Hiring a new employee can be a stressful situation, especially if it is your first time. You don’t want to bring just anybody into the business you’ve worked hard to create, but the fact of the matter is... you need the help. In true GMLCPA fashion, you have to make it fun! Here’s our [...]
Have you ever been left with money at the end of the month, quarter, or year, and wondered what to do with it? Certainly putting it away for a rainy day is a great use of the money, but if your rainy day fund is already plump and you want to find a good way [...]
“Don’t fear failure, fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today” (Unknown) This is a quote that really encapsulates everything we want to remember throughout the entire year. We are a firm that focuses on growth in ourselves, and especially in our clients. We know from experience that it isn’t [...]