07 Jul
How does a business line of credit work?
A business line of credit can be very effective in funding the growth of your small business or in riding through uneven cash flow periods. However, a business line of credit (LOC) is not for everyone and should not be entered lightly. What is a business line of credit? A business line of credit is
25 Jun
When does a contractor need to become an employee?
At Expex, we see a variety of businesses that work in many different vertical markets. Some of our clients hire independent contractors to perform work for them, others hire employees, and some have employees and contractors. We have also seen businesses paying employees as contractors when they should be hiring them as employees. The ramifications
16 Jun
Tax Planning for Small Businesses
Effective tax planning is something most business owners avoid primarily because they do not understand it. However, working with your bookkeeper, CPA, or tax professional could minimize the company’s tax liability. The process can help ensure you pay the lowest tax possible and ensure you have the capital to pay the taxes you owe. What
11 Jun
Using Financial Statements to Grow Your Business.
There is a lot of focus on having clean financial statements to understand your business’s performance and have your tax returns prepared at the end of the year. However, there’s more value that business owners can gain out of having clean, up-to-date financial statements. Understanding income statements and balance sheets are a necessary function of
07 May
What is full-cycle bookkeeping?
Full cycle bookkeeping goes beyond the duties of a traditional bookkeeper. A full-cycle bookkeeper can complete the entire process of the bookkeeping cycle. As such, the full cycle bookkeeper can perform all of the bookkeeping requirements of a small business. That said, there must still be controls in place to separate duties so that your
27 Apr
Understanding Small Business Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping for a small business requires skill and understanding of the bookkeeping functions it takes to run a business financially. Many small business owners are easily overwhelmed when it comes to bookkeeping, yet numerous resources and tools can make small business bookkeeping easy and manageable. What is bookkeeping? Simply stated, bookkeeping is the system of recording
14 Apr
Options for small business lending
Lending options for small businesses come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Lending sources are used to fund an expanding business or provide financial assistance to a struggling one. While gaining access to funds can help run and manage your business, challenges can arise when small businesses look to lenders and other sources for
06 Apr
What is working capital and how to calculate it
Many indicators represent the health of a business. Working capital joins the ranks of income statements and balance sheets to determine the company’s financial status. The absence or lack of working capital affects its ability to invest in itself, its employees, technology, and continued growth. What is working capital? Working capital, also known as net
31 Mar
How Does Outsourced Bookkeeping work?
Outsourced bookkeeping is high on the list of outsourced services most hired by small business owners. Today’s businesses are still heavily in remote working and often with a reduced staff. The business owner and key management team members are wearing multiple hats, making them a jack of all trades and truly a master of none.
09 Mar
How do I calculate payroll tax?
How do I calculate payroll tax implies that it is a single tax. Payroll tax is an umbrella term covering all the taxes paid on the wages of your employees. It doesn’t matter if you have 1 or 100 employees, payroll taxes are a part of your business expenses. What is Payroll Tax? Payroll taxes
