Professionalism: Ties & High Heels NOT Required!

By |2023-02-09T15:41:43-06:00September 8th, 2020|Better Guidance|

An entrepreneur/businessperson is a person who sets up a business or businesses. The term "businessperson" may refer to a founder, owner, or majority shareholder of a commercial enterprise, or it can characterize a high-level executive who does the everyday running and management of a company even if that executive is not the owner. -  From Wikipedia, [...]

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What COVID-19 means for your IRS Payments

By |2023-02-09T15:31:06-06:00September 4th, 2020|Better Guidance|

You know when you go on vacation or are over the road for extended periods, and you come home, and the mailbox is SO full you can barely open it? Well, with the global pandemic going on with COVID -19, the IRS has tons of mail. No, they weren’t on vacation, but due to the pandemic, [...]

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When Should I Pay Estimated Taxes?

By |2023-02-09T15:08:46-06:00August 21st, 2020|Better Guidance|

You might be surprised to know it, but taxes are not only due April 15th.  The IRS wants taxpayers to send in money throughout the year to keep the government running.  Most people have their taxes sent in by their employers through deductions straight from their paychecks.  But for those who have income from outside of [...]

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A Millennial’s Guide to Improve Your Client Relations by Improving Your Interactions

By |2024-06-13T16:31:18-05:00August 14th, 2020|Better Guidance|

As an accounting professional, I interact with many clients. As a millennial, I know some interactions can feel overwhelming. I’m here to tell you there is hope! Each client is different and has different communication preferences. I’m going to share various options available to you to improve your client relations by practicing effective and engaging interactions. [...]

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The Secret to Great Leadership

By |2023-02-15T11:05:40-06:00August 7th, 2020|Better Guidance|

When you think of a leader, what image comes to mind? A strong, confident person who can inspire others or someone willing to lead others through adversity to achieve a common goal? There have been many great models of leadership throughout history, but did you ever wonder how they became such great leaders? It really [...]

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When to Hire a Controller or CFO

By |2024-02-01T14:07:30-06:00July 31st, 2020|Better Guidance|

As a small business grows from a single-person sole proprietorship to a multi-national corporation, the needs of the company will grow and change. Hiring a controller or chief financial officer (CFO) can ease the growing pains of your company and streamline the growth process. At the beginning of the company’s life cycle, growth is driven by [...]

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How Big is my Stimulus Check Supposed to be?

By |2023-01-12T16:21:05-06:00July 21st, 2020|Better Guidance|

The first round of the 2020 economic impact payment (stimulus check) is a refundable tax credit on your 2020 tax return that has been issued in advance by the federal government based on the adjusted gross income reported on your 2019 or 2018 tax returns.  Each qualifying adult will receive $1,200 and $500 for each qualifying [...]

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Microsoft Teams: Get Started the Right Way

By |2023-01-12T16:18:50-06:00July 17th, 2020|Better Guidance|

With individuals and businesses looking for more efficient methods to collaborate remotely, especially recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft Teams can be utilized to address these needs. However, like any tool that is used simultaneously by multiple members, there are some best practices and etiquette that should be adopted in order to experience the best [...]

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Understanding Real Estate Investments & Taxes

By |2023-07-21T15:26:59-05:00July 10th, 2020|Better Guidance|

Investing in real estate has been a common way to make money throughout history. In today’s world, real estate investments, in the form of flipping houses or holding property long-term, are especially popular. Programs like Fixer Upper and House Hunters show the profits that are available to those who are willing to take the risk of [...]

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