SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE · BOOKKEEPING TIPS · PORTLAND, OR
The Blue Water Blog
Practical financial tips and bookkeeping advice to help small business owners stay organized, prepared, and in control of their money.
Beware of These Common Tax & Business Scams
As business owners, you are constantly receiving emails, text messages, and phone calls about payments, invoices, tax notices, and account updates. We have had several clients forward suspicious messages to us recently asking, “Is this real?” That question alone can save thousands of dollars.
What Business Owners Need to Do Before Tax Season Starts
Tax season has a way of sneaking up on business owners, and the best way to reduce stress is to prepare ahead of time. Getting organized early makes tax season much easier once things get busy.
How Much to Set Aside for Taxes in Your Business
One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is how much they should be setting aside for taxes. Many of our clients come to us feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or surprised by their tax bill because they were never taught how to plan for it throughout the year. Once we walk them through a simple system, they feel more confident and more in control of their finances. You can use the same approach in your business.
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