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Understanding 100% bonus depreciation and the impact on your cash flow

The 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) and 2020 CARES Act allow for a 100% bonus depreciation immediate write off of new an...

October 30, 2020

How to reopen your business at reduced capacity and make sure you don’t lose money

Find out how to strategically reopen your business and jump back into the game with creative methods that boost efficien...

October 28, 2020

How to write a business plan

Whether you’re starting a business or planning to expand, having a business plan can help to get you on track and get so...

October 26, 2020

[Update] Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

Attorney Susan J. Markey shares guidance to help you understand the Paycheck Protection Loan forgiveness program, includ...

October 22, 2020

The power of budget planning and forecasting

Bruce Callahan and Jade Cole speak to Ed Kless about "what if modeling,” and the power of setting agile budgets and fore...

October 12, 2020

Small Business Survival Toolkit

Our 3-part guide is designed to help you achieve success by addressing typical challenges encountered by small businesse...

October 4, 2020

COVID-19 Business Support Finder

We’ve put together the COVID-19 Business Support Finder to help you find out what financial support you may be eligible ...

October 1, 2020

Understanding small business financial management: Where to start

Small business owners are often not accountants—and they don’t need to be. But they do need to get a handle on their bus...

August 20, 2020

COVID-19 Webinar Series: Prepare and empower your business

Keep your business informed with our COVID-19 webinar series to help you navigate the road ahead, topics include CARES A...

August 2, 2020

Plan for business growth during and after a recession

How you can plan for business growth during and after a recession? Steps include leveraging IT, including small business...

July 15, 2020

Shaynaco: ‘There’s nothing wrong with going backwards to go forward’

The founder and chief strategist at Shaynaco shares how her accounting firm is moving forward as the economy reopens and...

July 3, 2020

Know your tax dates & IRS forms with our calendar

Let's be honest: Getting your business tax right can be difficult. This guide to IRS forms will help, as can our 2020 bu...

June 16, 2020

Embracing CFM 3.0 – How technology has influenced the role of the construction financial manager

CFM 3.0 are a new breed of trailblazing construction financial managers who use data and emerging technology to create a...

June 10, 2020

Understanding pay stubs: 7 tips to help your employees

Understanding pay stubs can be confusing for employees. Follow these seven tips to make things clearer for them and save...

May 27, 2020

Forward Merch: ‘We are creatively evolving our e-commerce platforms–the show must go on.’

COVID-19 has affected many facets of business for Sage customer Forward Merch. Read how they are evolving their e-commer...

May 19, 2020

JSL Restoration: ‘We are laying the foundations for business resilience.’

Sage customer JSL Restoration highlights how their construction and restoration business is taking steps to adapt to cha...

May 12, 2020

Expert panel shares their managing uncertainty tips for small businesses and accountants

Panelists offered their advice for small businesses and accountants on how to adapt and evolve as a result of changes fr...

May 7, 2020

Tools available for Sage customers [podcast]

Sage is providing its customers with resources and tools, like the coronavirus resource hub, to help during this unprece...

April 29, 2020

CARES Act – tactical steps to take now for business continuity [podcast]

Thought leader Gene Marks gives advice to small business owners on how to apply for loans under the CARES Act, local and...

April 8, 2020

5 KPIs to measure small business growth

Here's a look at 5 KPIs that every small business should measure to ensure their thriving business is also a growing bus...

March 4, 2020

5 ways to manage your cash flow

Staying on top of your cash flow is crucial for your business to succeed. Here are 5 tips on how to better manage your c...

December 9, 2019

Translating accounting lingo for small business owners – interview with Dawn Fotopulos [Podcast]

This episode of the Sage Advice podcast features Dawn Fotopulos, an associate professor of business at The King’s Colleg...

November 14, 2019

Black Friday 2019: Retailers, prepare for the biggest one yet

Black Friday 2019 is predicted to be the biggest one yet. How can technology help retailers prepare for the influx and g...

October 25, 2019

How to get a payment gateway and accept online payments

A payment gateway is the virtual gateway your customers' bank accounts that securely transmits transactional data about ...

October 22, 2019