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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

Savings Corner

Here are the essential steps on how to start a business, from choosing the right business idea, creating a solid business plan and structuring your company to opening a business bank account and choosing the right accounting software. Talking with a tax professional can help you choose the right business structure for you.

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3 Simple Office Supplies for Smooth Tax Prep

Family Balance Sheet

We have our 2011 tax meeting this week with our accountant. We own an S corporation and have a few employees, so we have a CPA prepare our taxes every year. Honestly, he is worth his weight in gold; the tax rules make my head spin. In all honesty, tax season goes fairly smoothly for us. Are you prepared for tax season?

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Family Office Manager

Family Balance Sheet

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. But with my corporate background and interest in personal finance, my husband and I agreed that I would handle all of the day-to-day financial tasks for our home. Update budgeting software on a regular basis. Organize paperwork for tax preparation.

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Accounting Principles: Basic Definitions, Why They’re Important

Savings Corner

Whichever you use, it’s important to understand the basics — even if you have small-business accounting software. The Internal Revenue Service also requires consistency for the purpose of filing small-business taxes. In those cases, you can preserve limited liability protections only by separating business and personal finances.

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50% Off Quicken + FREE Shipping

Saving With Shellie

Now, through 12/15, get 50% off of Quicken financial software, plus FREE shipping. This 50% off discount drops the prices of the various software versions to the following prices: Quicken Starter – $20. Business and Personal Finances – $57.50. Gear up for tax season and organize your finances.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. KT presents In Debt Consider Paying Cash for Your Purchases posted at Personal Finance Journey , saying, “Are you in debt besides the mortgage? ” That concludes this edition.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage?

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