Category: Small Business – Guest Blog
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What It Is & How It Works
Influencer marketing is one of today’s fastest-growing marketing strategies. You’ve likely encountered a few influencer campaigns yourself if you’re active on any social media platform, whether it’s a simple product endorsement on Instagram or a full-scale product collaboration with a TikTok creator. And with good reason: Influencer marketing has proven to be a low-cost, high-value…
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From Crystal: What We Ate & What We Bought at the Grocery Store
I tried Kroger delivery for the first time this week! And I’m happy to report I had a really good experience with it. In fact, we are considering switching to Kroger Boost because — with the current deal — we figured out it’d be a little less than $1/week to have someone buy our groceries…
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Farmers National Bank Business Checking Review 2024
Farmers National Bank is a convenient choice for businesses based in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with its 65 branches and varied business checking accounts. These accounts suit businesses with moderate or high transaction volumes: Business Green Checking offers 200 fee-free monthly checks, deposited and/or written, and no monthly fees. Business Gold Checking provides 400 fee-free monthly…
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What It Is and How It Works
Part of an employer’s payroll responsibilities is to handle the deduction and payment of their employees’ taxes. One of these is the Medicare tax, which is 2.9% of the employee’s gross earnings (as of writing this). The equivalent amount is split between employers and their workers, each paying 1.45%. However, there are instances where the…
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How to Start an Airbnb Business in 7 Steps
Airbnb has revolutionized the way people travel and invest in real estate. We detail each important step in starting an Airbnb business, from understanding the nuances between traditional and Airbnb investments to financial planning to day-to-day operational management. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a newcomer looking to start an Airbnb business, we’ll help you…
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Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Jan. 27
Freeman / Money Talks News Every weekend, I recap “news you can use” from the week — a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources — so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an…
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5 Easy Steps on How to Get a VPN
Setting up a virtual private network (VPN) for your business offers an additional layer of security by hiding your online activities and allowing you to safely access sensitive information. The process is fairly simple: choose the right provider, pay for a VPN plan, download the app, configure your device, and test the VPN service. This…
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What Is GAAP in Accounting? Definition, Purpose & Principles
GAAP, or generally accepted accounting principles, is a set of rules and standards that accounting professionals follow when preparing financial statements and the related disclosures. In the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) implements GAAP through its Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), a more detailed set of standards that lists down all the accounting…
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Breakeven Point Analysis: A Small Business Guide
The breakeven point (BEP) is the sales point at which total revenue is equal to total costs. At breakeven point, you neither earn a profit nor incur a loss. Knowing how to calculate the breakeven point is an advantage since it can help you determine the right level of sales needed to break even and,…
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7 Best Dog Walking Apps To Make Extra Money For 2024
Looking to find the best dog walking app to work for? Do you want to turn your love for dogs into a side hustle? I have walked dogs as a side hustle and it’s still one of my favorite ways to make extra money. My favorite dog walking site is Rover, and it is what……