“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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Starting a business takes vision, drive, and hard work. However, sometimes business owners get so used to putting all their time and energy into their business’ success that they are…
Did you know that less than one-third of small businesses ever make it to phase two of their life cycle? On paper, those can be pretty sobering numbers if you’re…
We’re not beating around the bush: your startup needs to hire a bookkeeper. And if we’re being even blunter, bookkeeping for startups from a firm as opposed to an individual bookkeeper….
Accounting may not be the most exciting task, but it’s important to your business and should be a priority. As a Sr. Sales Development Representative at Acuity, I’ve had many…
A few months ago, team Acuity had the awesome opportunity to attend MINDBODY BOLD with hundreds of fitness and wellness business owners from around the globe. As MINDBODY partners, we…
Debating between hiring employees versus independent contractors? You’re in the right place. The media is making noise over the new gig economy where temporary and freelance workers fill companies’ labor…
It was an incredible couple of days in San Diego for the MINDBODY BOLD 2017 conference. If you were lucky enough to attend, you know how jam-packed it was with…
Heading to MINDBODY BOLD 2017? Make the most of your trip by interacting with key conference influencers and speakers throughout the weekend. Don’t worry – we did the heavy lifting…