Articles Index

Creating a Business Plan Step by Step

To find funding for your business start-up you will need an excellent business plan. Here are the steps to creating that business plan, following a general SBA format.

Counting Down to Tax Day: Business Tax Completion Checklist

Are you scurrying around trying to finish your business taxes? Here is a checklist to help you complete your return and make sure you have taken all possible deductions and credits.

Payroll and Payroll Taxes - Step by Step

Background information and terms you will need before you begin to set up your payroll system.

Setting up a Payroll System for Your Business

There is a lot to do in order to set up your payroll system. This article will take you step by step through the process of making decisions on how to pay employees, keeping payroll records, paying employees, and paying and reporting payroll taxes.

Tax Planning Steps at Year End - Tax Deductions and Tax Credits

Tax deductions and tax credits you can use to save on taxes. Read this list of tax deductions before the end of the year and take advantage of those that can reduce your business taxes

Create a Startup Costs Worksheet

This article describes the process of creating a business startup projection for everything needed to start a business.

Create a Business Recordkeeping and Accounting System

To save money on taxes and keep track of your business, you must first set up a workable record keeping system. This means your system must record the information you need and it must be easy to use. Here are step-by-step instructions for creating a business record keeping system.