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How Startups Can Prepare For Their First Tax Audit

YoungUpstarts

Usually, the last thing they think about is when they should be talking to a CPA firm about their business lifecycle. It’s never too early to build a relationship with a trusted advisor, like a CPA, to understand the financial inner workings of the company. Millias is the managing partner and co-founder of OUM & Co.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

Company culture is defined as the shared values, beliefs and practices of company employees including management. Company culture changes as the employees in the business change, as management makes strategic decisions and as the business environment shifts. Company culture cannot be dictated by management, it can only be modeled.

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How to Form a Corporation

Up and Running

Consider finding and working with a CPA and a lawyer. California can be appealing to California-based investors (particularly fast-growth tech companies) despite high income and corporate taxes, and franchise fees for all businesses regardless of size. Utah is often cited as having excellent online applications and forms.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

It’s about my life and how I managed my finances , and now I want to help other people that happen to be in the same shoes. Gaining inspiration from the cultural landmark in California, we wittingly named our company “Hollyweed”, which was in honor of the recent legalization of cannabis in the state. Photo Credit: Derek Sall.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TECHSTARS AUSTIN

Austin Startup

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TECHSTARS AUSTIN AMOS SCHWARTZFARB REVEALS DETAILS ON SEPT. Austin-based author, tech investor and Managing Director of Techstars Austin Amos Schwartzfarb reveals details for the launch event for his new book “Sell More Faster: The Ultimate Sales Playbook for Start-Ups,” published by Wiley. Austin, TX Nov.

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How to Choose the Best Accounting Software for Your Small Business

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A manufacturer with multiple locations will need accounting software with robust inventory management capabilities, while an online seller will need something that easily interfaces with an e-commerce platform like Shopify. Inventory management. Shipping and customer order management. Project management. Purchase orders.

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When DIY Is A Terrible Idea

YoungUpstarts

Taxes are difficult enough for certified accountants who specialize in taxes, let alone business owners who have to focus on growing and managing a company. For instance, California and Connecticut set the 28 th as their deadline while Maine goes with the 15 th of every month. You Will Miss Filing Dates.