• Accounting Calculator Taxes
    Finance

    Understanding Taxation for Entrepreneurs in Norway

    Taxation is one of the most fascinating economic and political concepts in the modern age, primarily because it’s often a huge bone of contention among citizens despite the role that it plays in driving state revenues and funding significant aspects of public spending. It’s often the rate of taxation that provides such a challenge to political parties (particularly in the UK), as although governments must impose taxes as a way of funding infrastructure spending, individuals and businesses tend to look on high levies as being oppressive and damaging to growth. However, the same cannot be said in Norway and similar Scandinavian nations, which are widely considered to be among the…

  • Business Software
    Business Tools

    Software All New Businesses Must Have

    Congratulations! So you have decided to set out on your own, either by starting a small business or freelancing (one in the same, really). This is surely an exciting time for you and your loved ones, but it can also be a bit overwhelming if you don’t have the right support tools in place to help you. Fortunately, there are tons of software options for small businesses meant to streamline the day-to-day processes. From accounting to scheduling to shipping management, the tech world has got you covered. If you are not taking advantage of all the fruits the digital age has wrought, you are bound to be left in the…

  • Paperwork
    Accounting,  Corporate Law,  Finance

    Which Entrepreneurs Need to Fill Out an ITIN Application?

    Many entrepreneurs aspire to start a small business in a country outside of their own. However, to start a business in the United States, you typically need a social security number (SSN) to get started. An individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) is an alternative to an SSN for foreign entrepreneurs who may not meet the requirements to get an SSN. An ITIN will allow you to file income tax returns, start a business in the US, and apply for small business financing. You can learn more about ITIN in this Camino Financial post. Let’s take a look at who needs to fill out an ITIN application and how it can…

  • Criminal Background Check
    Management

    Details About Public Records Background Check

    Public records are the documents or pieces of information regarding a particular one's or a citizen, not considered confidential and the ones which don't generally pertain to the conduct of government. For example, in states like California, when a couple fills the marriage license application, they are given the option of checking the box as to affirm whether the marriage is purely "confidential" or purely "public".

  • Laptop Business Tools
    Accounting,  Business Tools,  Management

    5 Online Resources to Help Run Your Business

    Being a small business owner is no easy feat. After gathering the capital required to launch your company, filing the necessary paperwork to set its wheels in motion, and finally procuring your license to operate, you’re now tasked with making your small business succeed amongst a sea of competition. How do you prove to yourself and others that you have what it takes? One of the best strategies is to take advantage of the abundant amount of online resources available to small business owners such as yourself. Many of these tools and services are free, but if they’re not, they cost significantly less than the expense of hiring someone in-house…

  • Happy Businessman Profit
    Accounting

    Making Profit? Then Your Finance Department Needs These Tools!

    When your startup is making some money, it’s time to think about improving the lot of your employees. After all, if you don’t improve the tools that your employees need to work with, then how do you expect to grow much more? A vibrant and booming business that is seeing some sweet revenue is going to need employees that can help handle all of that money. And that means you’re going to have to hire some finance geeks. Of course, there’s no point in hiring these money wizards if you’re going to under-equip them! How should you prepare for the arrival of new accounts and financial controllers? Here are a…

  • City Office Business People
    Management

    Great Ways To Save Money Without Losing Quality

    In business, it’s important to work towards ways to save money and reduce costs. You need to do this to stay competitive in an economy that is always changing and expanding. There are plenty of situations where an expensive business model could put your company in a dangerous situation. An example would be a price war. During a price war, competing businesses drop their prices in the hope of pushing one or more businesses out the market. It’s happened plenty of times. In fact, you could say that high street retailers are constantly in price wars with online alternatives like Amazon. Amazon is always offering the cheaper deal on new…

  • Accounting Calculator Finances
    Accounting

    Why Your Business Needs An Accountant

    So, you've started your business, and you're wondering whether you need an accountant, right? There are a few things to consider before you start employing one, but most businesses will benefit from them in some form. Today, we're going to look at a few reasons why it would be beneficial for you to hire an accountant.

  • Warehouse Assets
    Management

    Asset Management: The Backbone of Any Company

    An asset is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a valuable person or thing.” For businesses, assets can take many forms. That is why asset management is so critical and why it can get complicated without the right systems in place. SaaS-based solutions from providers like Asure Software make asset management much more manageable. However, the only way to gain the most value is by knowing why asset management is important to your business. Lost Items Cost You Time and Money Disorganization isn’t just an annoyance, it’s costing you money. Every time an employee has to search for something, productivity is being lost. A survey from Brother International Corporation found that, on…