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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

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Do I need to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for my small business? A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a state licensed professional who offers various accounting, auditing, tax, financial analysis, business valuation and consulting services. As a licensed professional, a CPA has to adhere to a code of professional ethics.

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‘Dear Abby’ Style Advice to Real Entrepreneurs

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It has been hard in my years of searching for funds. I am retired but formerly have been a marketing director and involved in CPA financial services. Either way, I would recommend that you start by finding a local SCORE (small business mentoring) or SBA (Small Business Administration) office in your area, and talking to them.

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Entrepreneurship for Superwomen

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I took a course on innkeeping through a company in Florida, found through online searches and reviews. I got an SBA loan and purchased my business within months of beginning my search. Have a bookkeeper and a CPA. Decide where you want to live and work, how much money you will need, and where to get it.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

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You have visits that you assume through organic search engine optimization. You don’t need a CPA. We’re so short on time I’m not going to search my slides, I have statistics, and in the email follow-up we’ll include that, that shows these investments, they’re just the tip of the iceberg.

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How to Fine-tune Your Small Business Finances—from Funding to Growth [Webinar Recap]

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Three, I’m a book keeper, accountant or CPA and other. Three, I’m a bookkeeper, accountant or CPA or other. There are SBA loans. What should my startup be focusing on, marketing, searching for leads, or working on our strategy? I’ll say that one more time. This is number one. What best describes you?