As the end of the year draws to a close, taxes may be the last thing on your mind. However, filing season is just around the corner in the US and I think you should know about some tax deductions you might be missing out on as a business owner. Home Office Deduction – In […]
Author: Melissa Whaley
Building a Business through Community by @WhaleyBookkeep
by Melissa Whaley | Featured Contributor I am an extrovert, which can be quite a challenge when working from home with a toddler. It became even more of a challenge when I moved over 400 miles away from my hometown so my husband could pursue a master’s degree. Isolation and loneliness can easily set-in when […]
Five Elements to A Killer Invoice by @WhaleyBookkeep
Getting paid is a pretty important part of owning your a business, so you want to make sure that it is as easy as possible for your clients to pay your invoice. If you are service based, or invoice for products, then these tips will get your invoices into tip top shape! 1. Branding […]
Top Free Money Tools for Entrepreneurs by @WhaleyBookkeep
As many of us start our business, we don’t always have the funds to invest in accounting software or tools right off the bat. Lucky for us there are a host of Free, or nearly free, tools that will allow you to start your business off on the right foot. Here are my Top Four […]
Is Your Money Getting Lost? 4 Tips for Better Record Keeping by @WhaleyBookkeep
by Melissa Whaley | Featured Contributor I don’t think anyone sets out in business to have bad habits, but it happens to the best of us. We get busy, or we just don’t know any better what we are supposed to do. Receipts get thrown away, we get behind and haven’t done our bookkeeping for […]
Is My Latte Deductible? by @WhaleyBookkeep
by Melissa Whaley | Featured Contributor If you’ve ever heard someone say: “Oh you can deduct that” but wondered if they were right, Here are the truths about deducting meals and entertainment in the US. If you’ve ever heard someone say “Oh you can deduct that” but wondered if they were right, Here are the […]