The R&D tax credit was established in the early 1980s as an incentive to stimulate growth in the US economy. But due to the fact it was an income tax…
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When it comes to tax season, we know this is the time of the year that many business owners dread. Between the tricky and confusing tax codes and the uncertainty…
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’d like to focus on…
Virtual 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…
Coworking spaces are gaining popularity all over the world, giving freelancers and startups the perfect place to get the job done. Working from home or coffee shops can be nice,…
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?…
One thing that sets Acuity apart from other cloud accounting companies is that we have an outbound sales team. Since the team was implemented in 2014, it’s become a huge…
No matter the size of your company, it’s always important to have reliable resources to not only get the job done but to make your life easier. Whether you’re a…
You may be familiar with Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” series. Here’s our version. First up — our COO and resident cryptocurrency expert, Matthew May. 1. What’s your favorite customer…
When you’re first starting your small business, your initial hires are key. But oftentimes the best people for your company early-on are not best people for your company down the…
You’ve decided to start a small business. You’ve had the ah-ha moment and the tough talks, and you’re finally ready to make the leap. We totally get that journey —…
On October 18th, 2018, Acuity was honored to be able to sponsor the 2nd Annual Charlotte Veteran Startup showcase. We were so impressed with this event last year that we…
Many successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and CEOs have one thing in common: a morning routine that they’re committed to. From waking up on the first ring of your alarm to…
As an entrepreneur, you’ll wear many hats. In the beginning, you may be CEO, sales, and marketing all rolled into one. When you’re just starting out, this makes sense because…
Acuity COO, Matthew May, has coached over 100 companies through the pitch process at Venture Atlanta—the largest venture conference in the Southeast. Here are the most common mistakes that he…
Venture Atlanta, the top venture conference in the Southeast, is right around the corner! This year’s event is bigger and better than ever before with more investors, more companies, and…
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…
Bringing together over 100 veterans, founders, entrepreneurs, and investors, the Charlotte Veteran Showcase allows veteran-owned businesses and startups the opportunity to present their companies and ideas to receive $50,000 in…
What entrepreneur gets excited about a profit margin that has flatlined? Not a single one, and we get that. When we started our business, we wanted the same thing all…
If you’re an executive at a business, this informal debrief is a must-attend. Your access to your company’s money and information makes you a target for identity theft. CEOs can…
Intro added August 6th, 2018. How do you congratulate a company who just broke $1 trillion in worth? By thanking them for the opportunities to collaborate along the way. Back…
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…
When you’re just starting out, all the needs seem immediate: initial investment, branding, marketing, sales leads, brick and mortar or digital premises. But the most important thing that small business…
You’re creative, self-sufficient, and driven. That’s why you became an entrepreneur — you knew exactly what you wanted and went out to build it. But here’s something you may not…
There’s no doubt about it: Technology plays a huge role in making our business lives easier. From managing finances to communicating with our co-workers, our companies are running smoother than…
Due to the overwhelming interest in this promo, we have extended the deadline on this offer through the end of June. This blog post has been updated to reflect this….
Join Veem CMO & CRO, Frederick Crosby, and Acuity COO, Matthew May, for a discussion on why small businesses should consider global customers. Topics include: Why this can be intimidating…
We want to help small business owners understand the new tax plan think of us as your small business tax advisors. So we’re partnering with Gusto to host an informational…
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…
Debating Whether or Not to Fire a Client? We’ll talk about that jerk in a moment. This post is about the decent folk who are, nonetheless, bad clients. You may…
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…
Uncle Sam Needs Your 1099 Tax Forms The New Year is almost upon us which means it’s time to get your annual payroll tax reports in order. Exciting stuff, right?…
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…
This month, make payroll and bookkeeping easy as pie. Every business owner knows that the morale of a team depends on getting paid accurately and on time. This month, we…
Save Big on Bookkeeping When You Go With Xero Fall is officially here and we want to help you close Q4 (and enter the new year) with confidence. Now through…
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…
Blockchain – It’s More Than Just Bitcoin For those of you who think blockchain is just a fad…think again. New research shows that the global blockchain technology market will grow…
Behind-the-scenes of the largest gathering of entrepreneurial ecosystem builders on the planet? Miss out on InBIA’s e.Builders Forum or simply want to relive the magic? Last week, Acuity had the…
Last month, Acuity Controller Janet Mulroy had the incredible opportunity to attend the fifth annual Google for Entrepreneurs Camp Trailblazers. Here’s Janet with a behind-the-scenes look at her journey. Disconnect…
