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20 Tax tips for small businesses: What every business owner needs to know

20 Tax tips for small businesses: What every business owner needs to know

Running a business is already a juggling act – from managing operations to planning growth strategies (and yes, dealing with those inevitable coffee spills). When tax season approaches, it can feel like someone's tossing another ball into your routine. But here's the good news: with the right small business tax tips and modern tools, tax season can transform from a dreaded deadline into a strategic opportunity. Whether you're filing small business taxes for the first time or looking to optimize your tax strategy, we've compiled 20 essential tax tips for small business owners that will help you navigate tax season confidently and potentially save money along the way.

How to calculate depreciation for small business tax savings

How to calculate depreciation for small business tax savings

As a small business owner, every dollar counts—especially when it comes to tax savings. One of the most overlooked opportunities for reducing taxable income is properly calculating depreciation. Many businesses miss out on valuable deductions simply because they don’t fully understand how to calculate depreciation expenses. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about depreciation, from its importance to the different methods and calculations, so you can maximize your tax savings.

The best startup business credit cards with no credit check for 2025

The best startup business credit cards with no credit check for 2025

Many entrepreneurs don't realize that startup business credit cards with no personal credit check are not only possible but can be a strategic tool for building your business's financial foundation. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or leading a small team, understanding your options for business credit cards with no personal credit check can open doors to better cash flow management and business growth. Ready to learn what they are? Let’s dive in.

How to use Expensify for small business expense tracking

How to use Expensify for small business expense tracking

If you’re self-employed or managing a business with only a few employees, then you’re probably busy with more important work than keeping track of business expenses. Here are some tips and tricks for how to use Expensify for small business expense tracking.

How Expensify achieves extreme concurrency with NUMA balancing

How Expensify achieves extreme concurrency with NUMA balancing

If you've never heard of "NUMA", you aren't alone – it's a bit of an IYKYK topic that very few engineers encounter in their entire careers.  But if you've ever worked on an extremely high core-count server, these four letters will put shivers down your spine. Here’s a deep dive into how Expensify's core hardware works – down to the chip level – with an explanation of how that enables a critical feature of our software to work. We hope you'll find it useful as you architect your own NUMA-balanced applications on your own high-density servers!

Streamline your travel expense reporting: Examples and tips

Streamline your travel expense reporting: Examples and tips

Managing business travel expenses can be a complex task for organizations of any size. A robust travel and expense management system is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and streamlining reimbursement processes. Whether you're building your first small business expense report or part of a larger organization seeking to optimize existing processes, understanding the fundamentals of travel expense reports is essential for financial success. In this blog post, we’ll dissect what a travel expense report is, how to streamline the process, and what that practice looks like in the real world.

What does per diem mean? How to create a per diem expense policy

What does per diem mean? How to create a per diem expense policy

One way companies often use to streamline travel expenses is the “per diem system,” which offers employees a predetermined daily allowance for expenses incurred while traveling. Understanding how per diem works and establishing a clear policy can help businesses control costs while providing their employees with flexibility.  In this article, we’ll explore what per diem means, compare it with other expense reimbursement methods, and guide you through creating a comprehensive per diem travel expense policy tailored to your organization’s needs.

Strategies to prevent expense fraud

Strategies to prevent expense fraud

Managing business expenses and employee reimbursements is a tedious task and therefore easy to overlook what may be a clear red flag. Obviously, as a business owner, you need to take action to combat and prevent expense fraud. But, how? With expense fraud expected to reach over $16 billion by 2027, now is the best time to establish strategies to protect your organization from expense fraud. In this article, we’ll look at different types of expense fraud, understand how to detect it, and give tips to help your organization take strides toward preventing it.

Does a company credit card affect your personal credit score? Find out.

Does a company credit card affect your personal credit score? Find out.

As businesses grow, efficiently managing expenses isn’t just important; it’s crucial. One common tool used by companies for this purpose is the business credit card, designed to help streamline and separate business-related spending from personal finances. However, a frequent question pops up when it comes to business credit cards: Do business credit cards affect personal credit? The answer isn’t always straightforward. While some business credit cards may affect personal credit, others may have little to no influence. This guide explores how different types of business credit cards function, the factors influencing their impact on personal credit, and ways to mitigate potential risks.

The best way to achieve long-term financial goals for your small business

The best way to achieve long-term financial goals for your small business

Running a small business comes with its own unique set of financial challenges, and achieving long-term success requires more than just handling short-term needs. To ensure sustained growth, you need a comprehensive strategy for setting financial goals that not only address day-to-day operations but also paves the way for future growth. The good news is that crafting this strategy doesn’t have to be difficult or overly complicated. With the right approach, you can create a plan that’s both effective and easy to manage. This blog will show you how.

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