Tax Strategies & Preparation Articles

Tax Professional at Work

uacblogger — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:01 +0000

Letting People Know You Really Are in Business Some are under the misconception that because you work from home, your time is up for grabs. You may get calls from friends and family to babysit, run errands or just talk on the phone because they don’t yet value your time as a business owner. But as [...]

Build Your Practice and Write-off a Business Expense, All in One Day!

uacblogger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:00:11 +0000

Last week we suggested you purchase a last-minute gift for yourself: the Universal Practice Builder program. For those of you too busy to take advantage of that offer, we extend it through today, reminding tax professionals that anything purchased for the betterment of your business will be tax deductible this year, as long as [...]

You Still Have Time to Get One Last Present…for Yourself…

uacblogger — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:00:58 +0000

You know the feeling. You’re sitting at home on Christmas Eve, ready to enjoy the holiday, when you remember that you’ve forgotten a very important present for a very important person. It’s too late to order over the internet, and you can’t procrastinate any longer, so you brave the winter weather and join the [...]

Prepare for New Year (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:04 +0000

Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right. - Oprah Winfrey With the New Year just a couple weeks away, many are preparing to jump-start their businesses with new approaches and strategies. Last week we introduced the following five tips to help you prepare for a more productive and [...]

Prepare for New Year (Part One of a Two-Part Series)

uacblogger — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:28 +0000

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day. - Edith Lovejoy Pierce The New Year is a perfect time to enjoy a fresh start for your practice. As 2008 winds down, you [...]

Are You a Good Leader?

uacblogger — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:00:22 +0000

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. - George S. Patton There’s nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can’t clearly articulate why we’re doing what we’re doing. - James Kouzes and Barry Posner Leadership involves finding a parade [...]

An Early Christmas Gift

uacblogger — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:25 +0000

We know that right now you’re probably thinking about what you’re going to do for Thanksgiving. Will you be eating with the in-laws? Maybe you’ll be inviting friends over for a feast at your house? Or perhaps you’ll buck tradition and order pizza? Regardless of how you choose to spend this holiday, we’d like [...]

Diversify Your Offerings

uacblogger — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:07 +0000

While it may sound counterintuitive to increase your service offerings during economic turmoil, in the long run, it can be the one thing that will ensure survival for your tax practice. The longer the recession runs, the more competitive the market will become. A prospective client will have less money to spend, and he’ll be [...]

Go Green with Your Small Business

uacblogger — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:00:56 +0000

Many small business owners have made a conscious effort to “go green” by lessening the impact of their businesses on the environment. Whether big or small, any business can take steps to protect the environment and make their facilities healthier for employees and patrons. Not only that, but there are considerable tax benefits to be [...]

Promoting a Healthy Work Environment

uacblogger — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:55 +0000

The United Health Care recently published a document entitled “Encourage a Healthy Work Force” in order to help entrepreneurs reduce stress and encourage a healthier work environment for their employees. They offer the following five tips in helping professionals relieve stress: 1. Get a good night’s sleep. You’ll find yourself more frazzled if you’re running on little [...]