By Nellie Akalp If you just started your home-based business in the last year, you may be apprehensive about your first time filing and paying small business taxes. Never fear: these tips will make tax season easier for you. 1. Know Your Deductions. You might be surprised at all the expenses you can write off with […]
10 Valentine’s Promotion Ideas for Your Small Business
By Nellie Akalp With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity for your small business to use it as a marketing strategy. Here are 10 Valentine’s promotion ideas for your business. 1. Special “We Heart Our Customers” Discount To show your appreciation to existing customers, give them a special deep discount. It should be […]
How to Give Great Client Gifts
By Nellie Akalp With the winter holidays just right around the corner, it’s time to think about investing in gifts for your clients. Sending them a token of your appreciation can go a long way toward building the trusting relationship you need to keep customers coming back. I always decide on my client gift budget […]
Why Women Make Great Entrepreneurs
By Nellie Akalp If you’ve ever doubted your ability to start a business, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can! As a woman, you’ve already got several built-in qualities that will help you in starting a business and running it. 1. You Know How to Multitask Sure, you read articles saying that multitasking […]
How to Manage Your Finances When You’re Running the Show
By Nellie Akalp Ask any small business owner or self-employed person to name their least favorite tasks, and bookkeeping, money management, and paying taxes will all make the list. While these chores may not be popular, they’re absolutely critical. Unlike with big companies, the finances of the solo business are often closely intertwined with the […]