Tax Deadline Has Come and Gone

The Tax Deadline Has Past!It is always a much anticipated date. We all know when the tax deadline is. However, many people wait until the last minute to provide the necessary information to their tax preparer. I wonder how many people even are concerned about the pressure the last minute tax return causes the preparer. Your preparer wants to be diligent in preparing all returns. It is always the last minute person who wants their return done at the time the information is left.

The ideal situation is one that gives the preparer plenty of time to review the final product. It is important to be able to review the return to insure all information is accounted for. Help your preparer help you. Give your accountant or tax preparer plenty of time to prepare your return.Have all your tax related information together that will help speed up the processing. Always provide your preparer with the previous years return. Those are just a few ways you can help.


Many happy Returns!!!!!!!

Making New Contacts

Making new contacts can be exciting. We all can use a helping hand. I have found that when meeting new business owners it is always a good idea to learn as much about that person as possible. Staying alert is the key. If you stay alert when meeting people you can form a good connection.

It is not necessary to try to out talk the other person. Start by being a good listener We all need to be heard and everyone has good ideas they can share. If you talk to much about yourself others will not continue to really hear you. You will turn people off right in the middle of your conversation.

Share information that others can use. Why not let your conversation benefit others. It is good to read the local business section of the newspaper to stay up on whats going on around you. When you find information that others might be able to use send them a copy of the article or email them the link to the information.

Ask yourself "What information can I share with someone today"?

Starting A Business Can Be Overwhelming

Starting a business can be overwhelming. Just ask the many business owners who do just that everyday. Many people go into business with many preconceived ideas about what it takes to start a business. I have found that developing a strong support system is key to staying the course of making your dream a reality. Your support system might include family, friends, and other business owners who know what it takes to make a business successful.

Once you have your support system don’t be afraid to ask for help. Maybe you just need an encouraging word or someone to bounce your ideas off. Your business will never become a reality if you never step out. Your ideas will just be in your head. Next develop a business plan once you determine what it is you want to do. Your business plan will give you a way of seeing your ideas on paper. You can always make changes as you go along.

Once you have your business plan, determine how much money it will take to actually put your plan into action. Financial statement projection information will help you determine the bottom line. How much money can you make providing the product or service that you have to offer? How much money does it take to provide the product? How much should you charge for your product or service? As you can see from a financial standpoint there are several questions you can ask. How do you come up with the answer to these questions? The first place you may start with answering these questions is by asking an accountant. An accountant can help you make sense of the numbers. The calculation of the numbers is what your accountant is skilled at.

Don’t be overwhelmed by the numbers. Choose a good accountant and let them help you make your dream a reality.

About the Author
Edna Washington, is a Detroit area-based consultant and founder of Washington Consultants. She helps small businesses establish and maintain their accounting system. She comes to Washington Consultants with over 15 years accounting and computer experience. Washington Consultants provides accounting and computer services to small businesses. Computer skills training for youth and adults is also a service offered by Washington Consultants.