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Accessing Your Small Business Success

A couple of years ago, I decided to abandon a long, unsuccessful job search. After many months of desperately looking for the perfect job, I chose to start a home based business. Because I’d never been an entrepreneur before, I was more than a little anxious. I was excited as well. Thankfully, I’ve enjoyed success in my new business venture. At the end of every month and year, I carefully analyze my revenues. Because I have a background in accounting, I know how to calculate various financial statement ratios that help me determine how my business is doing on many different levels. If you’re a struggling small business owner, consider hiring an accountant to help you access the success of your business. On this blog, you will learn the types of consulting services an accountant can offer a small business owner.

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In the first year that you are running your own small business, there are likely many times that you feel as if you are in over your head and do not know what to do to keep your small business afloat. After all, there are many different factors and considerations that will be your responsibility including all of the finances and bookkeeping for your new small business. Get to know some of the ways that you can better handle your small business finances in the first year so that you and your business can stay afloat and become successful going forward. Read More 

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