If you missed our first blog covering the basics of California's new AB5 law, you can read that here. To dive a deeper, let’s consider potential pros and co...

You’ve heard the news about California Assembly Bill 5, but what is it and who does it apply to? As always, it’s important to consult an attorney on your sp...

If there is one thing I know about business owners it’s that they are BUSY! Keeping your business running can take a lot of energy, so it can be tough to tak...

With 2020 around the corner comes a mini-series that we feel covers some hot-topics for small businesses. Our series offers some food-for-thought on how to r...

You've outsourced your business's accounting functions and your accountant has said that he/she will schedule monthly or quarterly meetings with you to review...

The most surprising thing happened when I made my first hire… When I started my own practice, I was hesitant. Was it going to work? Would I be able to pick u...

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All entrepreneurs have basically coined the term “Wearing Too Many Hats.” And at any given time, the hat that you are wearing is actually the most important ...

We’ve all heard the terms “Cash is King” or “Cash is tight.” But when it comes to business, cash is incredibly important because you have vendors and employe...

Choose Joy! I love the idea of KonMari. What are your thoughts on the new trend? New trend? Is it really a new trend? I can think back to my grandmother’s wa...

Our third and final article on employees versus independent contractors focuses on how to determine proper classification of a new hire. In California, there...

L.A. Financial Management is currently writing a series of articles on independent contractors and employees. Our second article focuses on the business owne...

Over the next few months, L.A. Financial Management will be doing a series on Independent Contractors vs. Employees. This will include information you need t...

Once you determine that QBO is the right solution for your business, it's time to determine the best time for transition. We recommend the start of a new qua...

With an average salary between $177,928 and $473,450, hiring a CFO may simply be out of reach for small businesses, leaving the business owner to handle most...

What is Working Capital? Working capital is a measure of both a company's operational efficiency and its short-term financial health. Your business' working ...

As we all know, a huge part of business growth is actually winning the client. Proposals are something that most business owners have to create, but sometime...

Maybe you have been operating without a defined business plan, maybe you haven’t revisited it in a while, or maybe you haven’t even launched your business ye...

Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or are just starting out, there are common roadblocks that small and even medium sized businesses oftentimes face. St...

According the SBA, there are currently 30.2 million small businesses in the U.S. making up 99.9% of all businesses. What’s happening with SMB’s currently? Th...