100 Years of American Philanthropy: How Would You Give Away $500,000,000?

August 22, 2019


Throughout history, those individuals that have an abundance of goods, wealth, and property have been looked up to as leaders of the nation they lived in. Once nations began interacting with each other, the importance of global issues took center front in the causes of philanthropists. The past 100 years have shown how humankind battles through social welfare problems, world wars, and mass epidemics. Here are some of the many ways that pioneer philanthropists used their massive wealth to better the world.

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6 Ways to Protect Your Business Finances

August 19, 2019


Anyone managing small business knows the importance of managing the finances with close attention. Failure to do so can put you in hot water very quickly. Small businesses do not have financial cushion like their large counterparts. They are working on a shoestring budget and any hiccups in the cash flow will show up in the financial health of the business very quickly. So how do you watch and protect the financial health of your business? Here are 6 tips you can use.

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How to Use Invoice Factoring as a Business Loan Alternative

August 15, 2019


Many business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-government (B2G) companies have to wait weeks or months for their customers to pay. This sometimes causes cash flow issues, as earnings get stuck in the form of unpaid invoices instead of being available for use.

Through invoice factoring, you can free up your capital without being in debt or selling equity. How? You get a cash advance in exchange for your outstanding invoices. Instead of waiting for weeks or months for your customers to pay, you can leverage those invoices to get access to funds within a few days. With better cash flow, you can run your business more smoothly.

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How to Finance a Major Purchase

August 14, 2019


Whether you’re trying to buy a car, a home, a new business, or pay for a major renovation, you most likely won’t be paying for your major purchase with cash. Most people will turn to some kind of financing option for theirs, which is perfectly normal. It can be exciting making a huge purchase, especially for a milestone like being a first-time homeowner, or buying your first car, but it can also be overwhelming looking at different financing options.

Before throwing everything on your credit card and hoping for the best, check out these tips on how to finance a major purchase responsibly.

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6 Tips to Hire the Best Tax Attorney to Handle Your Case

August 13, 2019


Running into trouble with the IRS can be stressful. If you have filed your taxes properly and well in time, you may feel even more confused and troubled. Tax laws are complicated and it is sometimes difficult to understand the reason for the issue. At the same time, you would want to resolve it at the earliest because it can give you sleepless nights.

A professional consultation with a tax attorney is the best approach to get out of the rough patch. But what about finding the right professional to handle your case? What factors should you consider while hiring someone? Will they ensure that things are handled in your best interests? Here are some tips that you can follow for finding the best tax attorney to look after your case and get things sorted out.

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3 Tips For Small Business Owners to Easily Save Money

August 10, 2019


Saving money as a small business owner really does need to be one of your most prominent focuses. Business is hugely competitive, and to do well, you must make a profit month after month, and year after year. You should offer a service that others cannot, and you need to stay relevant, focused, and on-the-ball at all times. Being smart and savvy with your cash is what business is about; it’s not for everyone, but those who thrive in it know that they will have to go to some great lengths to cut cost all the while avoiding cutting corners. You shouldn’t ever offer a less than satisfactory product and or service, but you need to make your business work for you as well as your clients and customers.

Save money as a small business owner with the following three essential tips:

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How Can QuickBook Help Boost Your Business Dramatically

August 8, 2019


As a business owner, there’s probably one aspect of your business that you find difficult to monitor accurately at all times: accounting. Let’s face it; everyone loves the thought of having a big thriving business, but what most people fail to realize is that as a business grows, there are so many more aspects that you need to monitor! As your sales and customers increase, your suppliers, employees, and inventory also grow in direct proportion. If you don’t have a knack for keeping track of money, you might easily get overwhelmed whenever you need to account for your cash flow!

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8 Tips for Managing and Organising Your Documents for Business Taxes

August 4, 2019


Being prepared for tax season is part of life for the business professional but let’s face it, there are not many people on the face of this planet that legitimately enjoy prepping to pay their business taxes. There are plenty of people who spend tax time sifting through piles and piles of paper, hoping that they’ve found everything or hoping that their tax professional doesn’t hate them after they bring in a shoebox stacked with papers. Small businesses are labor-intensive enough without having to keep track of all of the paperwork that comes with it, but that’s no excuse! When you get a solid organizational system put into place, you can rest assured that you’ll breeze through every tax season with very little hassle.

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How Will You Know if You Can Afford a Small Loan?

August 2, 2019


If you are in need of a small loan, for whatever reason, you may be wondering how you will afford it, or how long you will be paying it back for. It is important to get to grips with the terminology of a loan and have it all worked out on a repayment plan so that you know exactly how much money you need to pay each month.

Without this, you could have mismanaged finances, spiral into debt, and ultimately get bogged down with a loan you never fully understood.

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5 Tips to Better Manage Your Small Business Receipts

August 1, 2019


Everyone is familiar with the question, ‘Would you like a receipt?” when making a transaction. While it can be tempting to decline and so free up your wallet or purse from all those little bits of paper, when it comes to business expenses, keeping receipts is crucial for all kinds of reasons. From tax returns to employee expenses, receipts are important pieces of evidence to help you keep track of business spending and to deal with it appropriately.

Receipt can, however, become overwhelming if left to pile up, or are not filed and recorded properly. Here are five failsafe ways to help your small business stay on top of its receipt recording.

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