by Justine Lackey | Nov 8, 2017 | Business, Small Biz Tips
Some people think your best business asset is your money, or your idea, or your patented product. It’s not: it’s your reputation, and you are sitting on a mound of gold. Protecting your brand and the public perception of it is one of the best ways to boost...
by Justine Lackey | Nov 1, 2017 | Business, Small Biz Tips
Subcontractor or staffer? Read on to find out what you need to know about worker classification. Your business is expanding, and you need help–it could be permanently but you aren’t sure. Then you find yourself wondering: do you need a freelancer, or do you have...
by Justine Lackey | Jan 15, 2016 | Bookkeeping Questions, Business, Small Biz Tips, Taxes
You’ve got an important tax deadline coming up! What: First Quarter Estimated Taxes When: January 15th Why: If you own a business, you are required to pay estimated taxes quarterly. Confused? Read more about estimated taxes...
by Justine Lackey | Nov 4, 2015 | Bookkeeping Questions, Business, Deadlines, Small Biz Tips, Taxes
There is a big ol’ tax deadline just looming around the corner. And it’s one that you need to prepare for a little bit. It’s the 1099 deadline. Proper W9 preparation requires complete 1099’s from your subcontractors. Never heard of a 1099?...
by Justine Lackey | Jul 7, 2015 | Art, Business, Photography, Small Business Inpiration
In case you have been hiding under a rock, the gorgeous Bad Girl Riri (aka Rihanna) released her BBHMM (Bitch Better Have My Money) video last week. In it, Rihanna and her two henchwoman go after the “bitch” aka “The Accountant”. The video is a...
by Justine Lackey | Jun 15, 2015 | Art+Money, Business, Debt, Fabulously Frugal, Inspiration, Small Biz Tips
You might have heard that coloring books for adults are suddenly toping best seller lists. And this isn’t surprising seeing that Carl Jung used coloring technics in his therapy sessions going back to the early 20th century. Even before coloring became all the...