Everyday I'm bombarded with offers by companies who want me to write about their products. Most of the time, I decline because I just don't know enough about their product to make a balanced recommendation. There's always good points and areas of improvement in anything that is created. What fascinates me the most is understanding how companies make money. Free credit score … [Read more...]
Financial Advice For Self Employed Solopreneurs And Side Hustlers
More and more people are leaving traditional careers to become entrepreneurs. But there's a lot that has to happen before you can get funding, start making a profit, and hire employees. So starting a side hustle is a good way to get your feet wet and make your way towards being a self employed solopreneur. The catch is that it takes money to make money! But the good news is it … [Read more...]
Never Underestimate What You’re Capable Of
It wasn't until I started my own business that I fully realized how much work it takes to wear so many hats as an entrepreneur. But the flip side is that's what makes it so incredibly rewarding! If you asked me five years ago if I could explain estimated taxes and stock basis, tell the difference between the EDD and the FTB, write over 3000 words a week in my free time, design … [Read more...]
Business Tax Tips To Save You Time And Money
Tax deadlines are creeping up, especially if you have your own business. Corporate tax returns are due by March 17, 2014 (Forms 1120, 1120A, 1120S). Hopefully you've already reconciled and closed your books for 2013 and are headed into the final stages of reviewing your federal and state returns. I like to file both my corporate and individual tax returns at the same time by … [Read more...]
What Breaking Bad Teaches Us About Business And Money
I just finished watching the season finale of Breaking Bad! Thanks to Netflix streaming, I watched the last several seasons over just a few short weeks, and eagerly plowed through part 2 of season 5 within a few days of it getting released last week. I had some fun conversations with friends about the show over the weekend and how it teaches us a few things about business and … [Read more...]