Before we get into how to pitch your startup to investors, you should determine whether venture capital or bootstrapping is the right fit for your business. Don’t worry – we’ve...
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Long story short: too many startups are annoyed with their bank. So, a question we get asked a lot is: what’s the best bank for startups? After looking into several...
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“The Acuity Way” is a blog and video series we’ve developed, focused on providing entrepreneurs with simple startup bookkeeping and accounting tips to start off (or get back on) the...
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“The Acuity Way” is a blog and video series we’ve developed, focused on providing entrepreneurs with simple startup bookkeeping and accounting tips to start off (or get back on) the…
Work Smarter (Not Harder) Using Top Business Automation Tools As technology advances and machines become smarter, automation is changing the way we conduct business. Startup automation is especially useful for...
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Starting a business can be an intimidating (and exhausting) yet rewarding venture. Watching your startup grow is a fantastic feeling, but there are some steps you need to take before…
Time is our only finite resource. It’s the only thing on this planet that is always diminishing. And as entrepreneurs, we often feel like there is less time available to...
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Due to the dynamic nature of launching a new business, it can be challenging for a startup to keep up with all of the latest changes to the tax code….
Now that tax season’s here, it’s important to familiarize yourself with all the deductions that are available. While many deductions may apply to you, today we’re focusing on business startup…
Many businesses miss out on a reduced tax bill because they don’t know what small business tax deductions and credits are available to them. And we hate to see it....
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If you are starting a business, then you have faced this question: guaranteed payments or draws? If you have owner-operators and outside money (e.g., friends and family or angel investments),…
After millions of people were laid off in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, 18 months later, employers are having trouble finding enough people who are willing to work….
Every business owner approaches financial reporting transparency differently. Some are open books. Others, with no ties to outside debt or investors, may never share their company’s financials (other than with…
The 14th Annual Venture Atlanta conference is next week! Venture Atlanta selects the top tech companies from across the Southeast to present in front of hundreds of investors from across…
One of the questions that small business owners ask us all the time is, what’s the best startup credit card? We know the credit card mail won’t stop coming, whether...
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This page was updated on 2/26/2021 The Biden Administration has made strides to deliver equitable relief to small businesses with the Paycheck Protection Program in 2021. PPP1 funding left behind...
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If there’s one saying entrepreneurs understand, it’s “money doesn’t grow on trees.” It is earned from somewhere. As one of America’s 28 million small businesses, you’re in the trenches daily…
Startup funding. It’s kind of a big deal. Most entrepreneurs know that it takes more than blood, sweat and tears to launch a business. Cash—or lack thereof—is a major factor…
This content was originally published in March 2020. It was most recently updated in February 2021. Table of Contents Is PPP Forgiveness Taxable? Fast Facts on The Employee Retention Credit...
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As 2020 comes to a close, many years of experience tell us that now is a crucial time to analyze annual results, take inventory of short and long-term business goals,…
Pumpkin spice, football, changing leaves, horror films, and an extra hour of sleep aren’t the only great things about fall! This year you can also enjoy savings! ‘Tis the season…
At the beginning of the year, financial advisors are spread extremely thin. So for more strategic help, it’s best to work with a tax advisor during the slow season. Here’s…
Fractional CFO, remote CFO, part-time CFO, outsourced CFO…there are many names for this type of role, but they all mean exactly the same thing: they fill the strategic financial role…
ScaleFactor recently announced that it is shutting down in August and has already terminated accounting services. Beginning August 11, and continuing through August 27, contracts for ScaleFactor will end. Read...
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Over the last month, businesses across every industry have been hit hard by COVID-19. Employee safety concerns, loss of revenue, and supply chain disruptions are just a handful of the...
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When you are a regular partner with small businesses and start-up companies like me, one of the most constant (and crucial) conversations you have is about financing. When those conversations…
At Acuity, we work closely with many small businesses and startups. It has been our pleasure to accompany them on their journey, be a part of the major milestones they’ve…
Working as an independent contractor is quickly becoming a viable alternative to traditional full-time employment, but there are a few things you need to be aware of from the beginning….
As the CEO of Acuity, it’s my responsibility to keep an eye on current events, industry trends, and generally what’s happening within the market that we serve. One ongoing trend…
Listen up, fellow business owners and leaders. Your access to your company’s money and information makes you a target for identity theft. CEOs can be targeted because of their position…
While it may not be an exciting part of owning a business, cash flow management is an essential aspect of it. Companies will face their challenges, but cash flow doesn’t…
This post was originally published on October 19, 2015 and has been updated with additional insights on July 29, 2019. Every client-facing entrepreneur knows the type: demanding, micromanaging, overly critical,…
Starting a business is a risky and daunting venture. There’s no foolproof formula for starting and growing a business, but there are some things that you can do to help…
One of the most critical aspects of your business is your bookkeeping. Having a trusted and competent bookkeeper can keep things running smoothly and your stress at bay. If you…
Until now, QuickBooks customers have either used the platform themselves or worked with a third-party accounting firm to use it for them. But just this week, QuickBooks has launched its…
As an employer, attracting and retaining talent is crucial, and you want to take care of your team. For small businesses, finding cost-effective ways to do just that can be…
You may know that May 5th – 11th, 2019 is National Small Business Week. At Acuity, we work with thousands of small business owners to help them with their business’s…
The market has been abuzz regarding a slew of recent changes from Intuit’s QuickBooks. Disruption is never comfortable, but these changes have accounting professionals and small business owners alike concerned…
Fundamentally speaking, it might seem like nonprofit and for-profit businesses have nothing in common. After all, the main goal of a for-profit entity is to maximize profits for owners and…
A few years ago, a curious Stanford professor wanted to get to the bottom of one burning question: What really happens when you let your employees work from home? As…
