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Dear Margo, I recently started tweaking the payroll department at my business. One of the changes I plan on making is offering direct deposit to my employees. Is this going to save me any time or money? Or am I adding more to my workload? -Bryan The majority of employees are being paid by direct...

Dear Margo, I’m a small business owner and I have been managing my own payroll. Are there any tips you might have for me as we approach the end of 2016?-JamieManaging payroll at the end of the year can be rather overwhelming. There’s a lot of information you have to get in order, but if you keep...

January has arrived, and we CPA’s and Bookkeepers are ready for tax season. Are you? You may have until April to get everything filed, but the time to get ready is now. The sooner the better, really. For many, tax season is much more than just filing a w2 online. It can take months of preparation,...

The fourth quarter can take up a good deal of bookkeeper’s focus and time. It’s a time to tie up loose ends and get everything set for the first quarter of the new year. Although it is understandable to want all your ducks in a row, accountants and bookkeepers tend to lose their focus on their...

Residential real estate development is touted by many as a relatively quick, simple investment. However, this investment lacks the long-term income and potential for growth that defines commercial real estate. Margo’s Bookkeeping strongly recommends that anyone considering commercial real estate...

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year. With personal obligations to fulfill and organizational goals to complete, managers and business owners will be stressed. And, while tax season has yet to come, deadlines are swiftly approaching. We can help you to prepare your finances prior...

Nonprofit Organizations are a staple of our society. They often provide services to communities ranging from life saving to artistic. Many nonprofits focus on fundraising for disease treatments, education, politics, you name it. If there is a cause, there is bound to be a nonprofit organization...

If you put together a list of the top 10 most hated activities business owners must perform, bookkeeping would be right at the top. As a result, there inevitably comes a time when you’re going to ask yourself the all-important question: Do I need an accountant? Your answer will vary different...

Procrastination. Most every business owner out there has done battle with this beast at one time or another in the pursuit of success. More often than not, we come out on top in the end. But the problem is, procrastination is hardier than your average monster, and it has a bad habit of showing up...

Around this time of year, most small business owners start looking to the future, formulating plans for the year to come. Planning ahead is, of course, extremely important. But even more important is to make sure next year’s plans are based on this year’s cold hard facts. Here are a few things you...