When processing payroll for yourself vs employees, choosing the right business structure is key to minimizing taxes. Determining how much and how often to pay helps with managing profitability and cash flow, which is why setting up a self-employed payroll system is important. For an easier time, working with a good payroll service can make…
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How to Close a Restaurant: Step-by-Step Guide
There are many reasons you might want to close your restaurant business, some positive (like retirement or selling your business) and others less so (like a failed lease re-negotiation). Whatever your reasons, when closing a restaurant for good, it’s important to tie up all financial and legal loose ends so you can make a clean…
How To Convert QuickBooks Desktop to Online in 6 Steps
If you’re currently using QuickBooks Desktop and you’d like to access your files from anywhere, it’s time to convert QuickBooks Desktop to Online. When converting from QuickBooks Desktop to Online, you have to check the file size of your QuickBooks Desktop company file to ensure it meets the requirements for the conversion. Also, you have…
How to Find Preforeclosures in 10 Ways for Agents & Investors
Preforeclosure leads present a valuable opportunity for real estate agents seeking lucrative listings or for buyers and investors looking to purchase a home below market value. However, finding and converting these specific niche leads may get quite tricky. In this article, the team and I will present proven methods on how to find preforeclosures, including…
How to Screen Tenants in 7 Steps (+ Free Checklist & Flowchart)
Screening tenants for a rental property is a critical process that can significantly impact a property’s success and profitability. By implementing effective screening methods, landlords can attract reliable and responsible tenants who meet their rental obligations and help property owners maximize their investment potential. We’ll explore seven key steps on how to screen tenants to…
How to Franchise a Restaurant in 11 Steps
Some of the most successful food businesses in the restaurant industry come in the form of franchised restaurants. The franchise model allows the owner of a food business (the franchisor) to grow their brand and revenue while a third party (the franchisee) undertakes the operational management of the franchised business. If your restaurant concept is…
Unified Communications Security: What It Is & Why It Matters
Encryption is critical in unified communications (UC) to protect company data from being stolen or copied. Since UC solutions send information over the internet as data packets, they are vulnerable to eavesdropping techniques and local network breaches—putting your company communications system at risk. In this article, we explain why unified communications security is essential for…
How to Make a Press Kit in 8 Steps (+ Template & Examples)
A press kit, also known as a media kit, gives journalists relevant information about your business to help them with their media coverage. Making a press kit is fairly simple—all you need is your business info and high-quality media assets (e.g., logos and product photos), then you’re ready to publish and distribute your press kit….