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Strong, Smart Growth

By david.knoble, on December 13th, 2012%

It is not often that we write about our clients’ successes. However, when a client receives special recognition, we want to share the story. The Darton Group in Charlotte, NC specializes in finance, accounting and project management consulting. Now the Charlotte Business Journal ranks them as the 6^th fastest growing private company in the … → Read More: Strong, Smart Growth

Is the End of the S-Corporation Near?

By david.knoble, on June 1st, 2010%

For years now a great vehicle for starting a small business was the S-Corporation. Losses can be passed through to the owner during the startup years. Then, when profits begin, as long as the owner takes a ‘Reasonable Salary,’ the remaining profits are not subject to self-employment. Well, this may be the last year this holds true. Here’s why. » Read more about Is the End of the S-Corporation Near? »

Low Cost Time & Expense Management

By david.knoble, on October 6th, 2009%

Does your business revolve around tracking time and billing customers for that time? Do you provide service? Warranty calls? Research? Any business that needs to track the time spent and bill for that time may find this website useful. Apparently a group has gotten together and created an online time and expense tracker (Note: time and expense is frequently referred to as ‘T&E’). The best part about this group is that their service is FREE! » Read more about Low Cost Time & Expense Management »

Branding - Who Are You?

By david.knoble, on August 4th, 2009%

David Knoble, CPA, PLLC

A brand is certainly who you are, but do you know who you are? As a business of course! It is easy to come up with a business strategy to gain more market share, generate more customers, make more money, etc. But how much of any of these strategies do you actually publish for the public to see? My guess is ‘none’. Here we discuss a little about trying to figure out who you are and how to brand that concept for the public. » Read more about Branding — Who Are You? »

Keeping the Helm On Course

By david.knoble, on May 27th, 2009%

As an entrepreneur, you daily wear more hats than the average person does in a lifetime. If you are successful, then you can juggle the different directions and still maintain the course for your company. You also know the value of a good team to help you keep that course.

Unfortunately, many small businesses suffer in one area, no matter how successful they are. » Read more about Keeping the Helm On Course »

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

By david.knoble, on April 28th, 2009%

We are now a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. This designation means we have gone through a training and testing program for consulting with new and existing QuickBooks users. We can help you setup your business using QuickBooks and then electronically transfer files with you to make adjustments or help you fix errors. Using the web, … → Read More: Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Small Business Administration Link Added

By david.knoble, on March 6th, 2009%

When I ran across some information about the new economic stimulus bill, I realized I had not added the US Small Business Administration to our list of links. The Small Business Administration, or SBA for short, has a wealth of information about starting up a small business. There is also financing available for the … → Read More: Small Business Administration Link Added

Paper Saving Web Site

By david.knoble, on February 25th, 2009%

Do you have lots of adobe acrobat files that you print out for later reference? Many of the user’s guides for equipment and software on the internet are downloadable in acrobat format. I have found a web site that will help you save space and paper to get those into print — all for free! » Read more about Paper Saving Web Site »

How to Earn a Banker’s Trust

By david.knoble, on February 23rd, 2009%

There are many ways to earn the trust of your banker. There are also very few people that you need to trust you more than your banker. There was a great article posted by CFO magazine titled The Key to Banker’s Hearts. CFO, Ron Box, tells his experiences with a $28 million dollar construction … → Read More: How to Earn a Banker’s Trust

Get Your Business Cards Done First

By david.knoble, on January 31st, 2009%

Business cards need to be first on your list when starting a business. You need business cards so quickly because of the contacts you will be making as you setup your business. These first contacts are not necessarily customers although they could be. For example, you may decide you need an office. How better to communicate with a leasing agency or a office broker than by giving them a business card. See further down where we discuss what should be on your first business card (Yes, you will most likely go through at lease three revisions your first year in business). » Read more about Get Your Business Cards Done First »

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Strong, Smart Growth

Is the End of the S-Corporation Near?

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Small Business Administration Link Added

Paper Saving Web Site

How to Earn a Banker’s Trust

Get Your Business Cards Done First

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