In 2020, the CARES Act created a new concept of tax credit called The Employee Retention Credit. This credit did not get a lot of publicity at the time because it was dwarfed by the Paycheck Protection Program and a pandemic. In December 2020, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was extended to June 30, 2021. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). ARPA extends the…
Read MoreRegardless of the type of relationship—personal, professional, or even acquaintance—communication is key. Specifically, if you want to have a healthy relationship with any individual, then it’s important to communicate clearly and fully. Communication is particularly necessary when it comes to customers and building a successful business. It’s even more important this year since many businesses have gone through so many changes. We’ve put together this article to not only detail the importance of customer communication,…
Read MoreHiring a new employee is a big accomplishment in any small business, and there are a lot of steps involved, too. Here’s a handy checklist to help you stay organized when you bring that new hire on board. First things first, the legal and accounting items: Signed employment agreement, typically an offer letter. There may also be a supplemental agreement outlining employee policies. Payroll documents include: IRS form W-4 Form I-9 Copy of employee’s government-issued…
Read MoreDo you know if your marketing efforts are paying off? More importantly, do you know which marketing campaigns and channels are profitable and which are losing money? Marketing is one of the toughest areas to calculate return on investment, and one of the reasons is because customers may have had contact with your company in multiple ways before they make a purchase. Other reasons such as a lack of systems are more easily solved and…
Read MoreInternal control is a very special phrase in the accounting profession. Tactically, it’s the set of processes that help a company produce accurate data throughout the organization, follow reporting requirements and laws, and maintain consistency and accuracy in its operations. Strategically, it’s an entirely new way of thinking and doing business. Internal control helps to reduce organizational risk. A blunt way of putting it is internal control is what you put in place to avoid…
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