Before your business can begin operating, it needs to be registered with state and local agencies. And before registering your business, you will have to choose a business name and obtain an employee identification number (EIN) from your state. While this process will register your business as a legal entity, there are other benefits as…
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How to Set Up Company Information in QuickBooks Online
I’ll show you how to set up company information in QuickBooks Online in three simple steps. I’ll cover how to navigate to the Company tab where you can enter or adjust basic company details, including your business type and physical and email addresses, how to enter information to be printed on tax forms, such as…
Employee Incentive Programs: 7 Types (+ Setting Up Your Own)
Employee engagement plays a significant role in ensuring the productivity, satisfaction, and loyalty of employees. One effective strategy for keeping engagement high is to implement employee incentive programs, which motivate employees and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Although incentive programs are often thought of as strictly rewards for specific achievements, they can…
How to Do Payroll for Small Businesses (+ Video & Template)
Handling small business payroll includes having to consider everything, from setting up your business as an employer to paying your employees, tax agencies, and other applicable entities. When learning how to do payroll, there are several steps you must follow to ensure that you’re fully compliant with federal and state laws. If you’d rather learn…
How to Claim the Tax Credit for Hiring Felons
Employers claiming a $2,400 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for hiring felons must follow a strict set of procedures to qualify for the credit. The first step is to have the potential employee complete IRS Form 8850 before offering them employment. You’ll then need to have the qualifying candidate certified by the state and file…
How to Build a HubSpot Website in 6 Steps (+ Design Examples)
The HubSpot website builder allows you to create a website that integrates easily with its industry-leading marketing, sales, and customer support tools. Learning how to build a HubSpot website is easy: create a free account, choose a template, edit your website’s pages, and customize the theme for your brand. Lastly, connect your domain and publish…
How to Convert QuickBooks Desktop to Online in 7 Steps
I’ll show you how to convert QuickBooks Desktop to Online, which allows you to access files remotely. I’ll guide you on what to do before conversion, including updating QuickBooks Desktop to the latest version, preparing the desktop file, and selecting what data to export into QuickBooks Online. Once everything is ready, I’ll go over how…
How to Enter Credit Card Transactions in QuickBooks Online
This tutorial will show you how to enter credit card transactions in QuickBooks Online, which is an option if you can’t connect your credit card account or if some transactions fail to sync automatically. To do this, you must complete the expense form by providing important details—such as the payee name, transaction amount, payment method,…