“The Acuity Way” is a blog and video series we’ve developed, focused on providing entrepreneurs with simple startup bookkeeping and accounting tips to start off (or get back on) the…
Starting a business can be an intimidating (and exhausting) yet rewarding venture. Watching your startup grow is a fantastic feeling, but there are some steps you need to take before…
Now that tax season’s here, it’s important to familiarize yourself with all the deductions that are available. While many deductions may apply to you, today we’re focusing on business startup…
After millions of people were laid off in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, 18 months later, employers are having trouble finding enough people who are willing to work….
Every business owner approaches financial reporting transparency differently. Some are open books. Others, with no ties to outside debt or investors, may never share their company’s financials (other than with…
If there’s one saying entrepreneurs understand, it’s “money doesn’t grow on trees.” It is earned from somewhere. As one of America’s 28 million small businesses, you’re in the trenches daily…
Startup funding. It’s kind of a big deal. Most entrepreneurs know that it takes more than blood, sweat and tears to launch a business. Cash—or lack thereof—is a major factor…
As 2020 comes to a close, many years of experience tell us that now is a crucial time to analyze annual results, take inventory of short and long-term business goals,…
Pumpkin spice, football, changing leaves, horror films, and an extra hour of sleep aren’t the only great things about fall! This year you can also enjoy savings! ‘Tis the season…
At the beginning of the year, financial advisors are spread extremely thin. So for more strategic help, it’s best to work with a tax advisor during the slow season. Here’s…
Fractional CFO, remote CFO, part-time CFO, outsourced CFO…there are many names for this type of role, but they all mean exactly the same thing: they fill the strategic financial role…
When you are a regular partner with small businesses and start-up companies like me, one of the most constant (and crucial) conversations you have is about financing. When those conversations…
At Acuity, we work closely with many small businesses and startups. It has been our pleasure to accompany them on their journey, be a part of the major milestones they’ve…
Working as an independent contractor is quickly becoming a viable alternative to traditional full-time employment, but there are a few things you need to be aware of from the beginning….
Listen up, fellow business owners and leaders. Your access to your company’s money and information makes you a target for identity theft. CEOs can be targeted because of their position…
Starting a business is a risky and daunting venture. There’s no foolproof formula for starting and growing a business, but there are some things that you can do to help…
One of the most critical aspects of your business is your bookkeeping. Having a trusted and competent bookkeeper can keep things running smoothly and your stress at bay. If you…
Until now, QuickBooks customers have either used the platform themselves or worked with a third-party accounting firm to use it for them. But just this week, QuickBooks has launched its…
As an employer, attracting and retaining talent is crucial, and you want to take care of your team. For small businesses, finding cost-effective ways to do just that can be…
You may know that May 5th – 11th, 2019 is National Small Business Week. At Acuity, we work with thousands of small business owners to help them with their business’s…
Fundamentally speaking, it might seem like nonprofit and for-profit businesses have nothing in common. After all, the main goal of a for-profit entity is to maximize profits for owners and…
I’m sure many of us have heard of the term PEO but aren’t quite sure of exactly what that entails. A PEO stands for Professional Employer Organization. Partnering with a…
The new year is a great time to take a step back and assess your business. What did you accomplish in 2018? What are you trying to achieve in 2019?…