06/23/2009

Free Accounting Software for Your Small Business

QuickBooks is user-friendly accounting software that understands what your small business needs. QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2009 is not trial software. It's fully-functional and never expires and can help you track sales, create invoices, pay bills, manage payroll and much more. Best of all, you can download QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2009 with no forms, registration or credit card information required at the Intel Business Exchange Software Store for small business. --Brian Luskey, Associate Editor

04/06/2009

Give the IRS an Earful

Who hasn't groused about the IRS? Well, it's put up or shut up time. The Internal Revenue Service is recruiting volunteers for its Taxpayer Advocacy Panels, state boards that advise the tax collectors on "issues in your community that are customer service or grassroots in nature." Panel members serve three year terms, attend an annual meeting in Washington and host local meetings with taxpayers. Some issues the panels are now tackling: small business/self employed taxpayer burden reduction and improving IRS forms and notices. Apply online for a slot on an Advocacy Panel by April 30, 2009 to be considered for the terms that start in December. --Jeff B. Copeland, Content Product Manager

03/16/2009

Need an Extension on Your Taxes?

Business tax filing deadlines are looming. FileLater, an authorized IRS e-filer, is the first and only website to provide an online solution for small business owners filing tax extensions. Buy yourself six extra months of time and avoid late fees and penalties. The best part? As long as you fill out your information correctly, you don't have to provide a reason for filing an extension. Procrastinators everywhere will breathe sighs of relief. -- Eve Lopez, Associate Editor

03/16/2009

Beat the Cash Crunch with Smart Collection Strategies

As the recession continues, small businesses face mounting problems. While overhead expenses are fixed, selling products and services may be in decline. SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business, a nonprofit partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration, recommends cost-cutting measures like always securing a deposit upfront and borrowing funds for bridge capital to tide you over until customer payment is received. Another tactic you might employ: slowing your payment to vendors. Now is a good time to try to negotiate your rates, fees and repayment schedule with your vendors, lenders and credit card companies. -- Eve Lopez, Associate Editor

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