Starting Your Own Business: The Essentials for New Entrepreneurs
Once you have an idea, starting a business can be very exciting, but also daunting. It is important to map everything out before you start to avoid potential pitfalls down the road. Here is a guide to set up your new business for financial success. Know Your Market It is crucial to conduct research on […]
Is the 4% Spending Rule Still Valid?
You may spend the majority of your working years setting money aside in your retirement plan and managing that money through every type of market boom and bust. When you draw close to the finish line, you’ll still have a few important decisions to make. Chief among them will be how much to take from […]
When Should You Sell an Investment?
Selling an investment can be more difficult than buying one for many investors. When you buy an investment, you obviously have high hopes for how well that investment will perform. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that every investment will meet your expectations. In that situation, holding on to your investment essentially means that you are not putting […]
How Do You Determine How Much to Pay New Hires?
Small business owners know that high performers seek out jobs that offer them an opportunity to grow and to develop professionally. Benefits are also important to job seekers. However, salary plays a major role in the decision to accept a job offer. Every owner of a small business struggles with the question of how much […]
Beyond Tax Season: Creating Revenue Stability Year-Round
For many businesses, especially those in the tax preparation industry, revenue can be heavily skewed towards the first few months of the year. The intense demand during tax season can create a boom-bust cycle, making it challenging to maintain stable income throughout the year. However, there are strategies that can help create revenue stability year-round, ensuring a more predictable and sustainable financial outlook.
What’s the Value of Your Business?
Like most business owners, you have probably invested a lot of energy into growing your business. And like other business owners, you probably hope to exit your business at some point in the future with enough money to ensure your financial security. When the time comes to sell your business, you’ll have to determine its fair market value (FMV) to ensure you’ll receive a fair price. Since it is a difficult undertaking to assess fair market value, the assistance of an appraiser who specializes in business valuations is crucial.
Mark Perlberg CPA PLLC’s Self-Employment Health Insurance Guide
The heat is turning up everywhere right now, literally and metaphorically. Word on the streets from my Atlanta tax pro friends is that the IRS is leveling up their ERC claim investigations right now. If you filed a claim correctly, meaning you met all the requirements, nothing to worry about here. But if you fell prey […]
Mid-Year Business Goals Check-in For Atlanta Owners
The longest day of the year is this week. With the sun setting so late, it almost feels like getting to live another day when work’s done. But, as exciting as the summer solstice is, it should feel a bit like a slap in the face — we’re halfway through the year already! That means […]
What is the Short-term Rental Loophole
As enticing as the tax benefits and wealth creation opportunities may seem with short-term rentals, it’s crucial to approach the short-term rental loophole with caution and a well-thought-out strategy because the short-term rental market is not without its challenges. Consider the following: Average Stays: If the duration of guest stays is under 7 days, you […]
A Leadership Qualities List To Help You Build Your Atlanta Company Team
In conversations with Atlanta business owner friends recently, it seems hiring has been a struggle bus (can you relate?). There are qualified applicants showing up in their resume stacks. But, what’s more difficult to look for in that pile is the right combo of qualified and quality to fill out the position. For a lot […]