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One of the most common problems of small businesses is cash flow. A business can have all kinds of money coming in each month, but if it doesn’t come in at the right time, financial chaos can happen. Bills go unpaid, paychecks bounce, and business credit is ruined. Maintaining healthy cash flow is a combination of skill, experience and business savvy. Luckily, your CPA is a master of helping to ensure a good cash flow.

Every year, millions of taxpayers in the U.S. dutifully submit their tax returns, along with whatever taxes they owe to the government. But there is also a large percentage of people who find themselves short and can’t pay their taxes. Many struggle to meet their daily financial needs, let alone come up with the money to give to Uncle Sam.

Successful business people and financial experts often say that you should run your household like a business. This is good advice, since it can keep your household activities and your finances in good order. But it’s not as simple as that sounds. When you have multiple family members, not everyone may have the same money skills or inclinations when it comes to spending.

Today, many workers are being offered the opportunity to work remotely instead of going into an office every day to work. This is seen as a benefit, and many workers do take advantage of it. But before you accept, it’s worth taking a closer look at both the pros and cons of this arrangement. 

Autonomy

As a loving parent, one of the best things you can do for your kids is to teach them about money. If you can give them the gift of financial literacy, you’ll be giving them something they can use their entire lives, and even pass on to their own children. Conversations about money are rarely easy, so here are some tips to help.

Start While They’re Young

Creating a financial forecast for your small business is an essential step in ensuring long-term success and sustainability. A well-crafted financial forecast allows you to predict future revenue, manage cash flow, and make informed decisions. Yes, this important task is often ignored by business owners because they aren’t sure how to do it. Your CPA can help you to create a financial forecast.

When you think of a CPA, you might be like many people and view them through the lens of tax return preparation and tax compliance management. But the role and capabilities of Certified Public Accountants extends much further. These licensed financial professionals can be an indispensable business ally, fueling your company’s growth while you focus on overseeing its operations.

A business plan may facilitate your opening up a business banking account, get business credit and help you acquire investor financing. Your business plan provides lenders and other interested parties with a succinct overview of your company's operations. It also provides the owner with benefits. Business owners can look back to their business plan to verify that they’re staying true to the company's principles.

Being self-employed these days is more common than ever before. More people are deciding that it’s better to be their own boss rather than punch a time clock. In addition, the gig economy, as it’s called, means that more people are opting to “piecemeal” their income, getting work here and there instead of working for an employer. However, being self-employed brings its own unique set of challenges and freedoms.