Craig Carter & Associates

06/26/2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in virtually every industry, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and interact with their customers. From streamlining processes to unlocking valuable insights, the potential applications of AI are vast and varied. In this article, we explore how AI can help improve a business across multiple dimensions, driving efficiency, innovation, and growth.

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06/21/2024

While it may seem daunting, effective financial management doesn't have to be overly complicated. Here are some essential bookkeeping and accounting tips to help small business owners stay organized, compliant, and financially sound.

Running a small business is a demanding task, requiring you to wear many hats, from managing operations to marketing and customer service. Among these responsibilities, bookkeeping and accounting are crucial for the financial health and sustainability of your business. While it may seem daunting, ef...

06/19/2024

Understanding how double taxation works and exploring strategies to avoid it is crucial for small business owners aiming to maximize their financial efficiency.


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06/17/2024

Preparing to Sell Your Business
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05/31/2024

Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments can be a nightmare for business owners to determine how much they owe the IRS. Here is our guide for Frequently Asked Questions regarding Estimated Taxes.


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Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments can be a nightmare for business owners to determine how much they owe the IRS. Here is our guide for Frequently Asked Questions regarding Estimated Taxes.

05/31/2024

Investing in real estate can be a lucrative endeavor, offering the potential for long-term financial stability and wealth accumulation. However, knowing when to expand your portfolio and acquire additional properties requires careful consideration and assessment of various factors.


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05/29/2024

Once you have an idea, starting a business can be very exciting, but also daunting. It is important to map everything out before you start to avoid potential pitfalls down the road. Here is a guide to set up your new business for financial success.

Once you have an idea, starting a business can be very exciting, but also daunting. It is important to map everything out before you start to avoid potential pitfalls down the road. Here is a guide to set up your new business for financial success.

05/16/2024

Business Recession Planning
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04/30/2024

It can be difficult to navigate how to change your business as it grows. Here are some tips for deciding to hire more people or promote from within.

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04/29/2024

Want to increase your leads? Here are some strategies!

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04/29/2024

Are you a new business owner? Figuring out how to do your taxes can be difficult. We can help!

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04/05/2024

How a PEO Can Help Your Business
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03/29/2024

In the current social media landscape, it’s important to manage your business online and maintain a positive online reputation with the general public.

In the current social media landscape, it’s important to manage your business online and maintain a positive online reputation with the general public.

03/28/2024

If you’re using QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced, you can use these tools to calculate the profitability of projects by assigning relevant sales, time, and expenses to them. Here’s how it works.

Do you need to track income and costs related to projects? QuickBooks Online makes this easy – and calculates their profitability.

03/27/2024

Estimated income taxes aren’t just for the self-employed. You may need to pay them for 2024.

Estimated income taxes aren’t just for the self-employed. You may need to pay them for 2024.

03/08/2024

Payment App Reporting in 2024
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02/28/2024

QuickBooks Online provides tools for creating estimates and converting them to invoices. Here’s how it works.

QuickBooks Online provides tools for creating estimates and converting them to invoices. Here’s how it works.

02/27/2024

It’s not that complicated, but you need to know the IRS income tax requirements for independent contractors.

It’s not that complicated, but you need to know the IRS income tax requirements for independent contractors.

02/26/2024

Here are some steps you can take to help shield your business from ongoing inflationary pressures.

Small businesses are feeling the pinch. When consumers find that their dollars don't buy as much as they did when inflation rates were low, they are forced to pick and choose what they spend their money on. To pay for essentials, they often cut back on entertainment, travel, sporting events, persona...

01/23/2024

Once a retirement savings plan has been approved and is in place, it's tempting to sit back and adopt an "I'm done," hands-off attitude. However, to ensure that a plan will continue to operate effectively, employers should periodically review plan provisions and features. Here are some points to check.

Once a retirement savings plan has been approved and is in place, it's tempting to sit back and adopt an

01/19/2024

Like most successful people, you want to be certain that what you have spent a lifetime building will be passed on to your heirs in the manner you desire. Retaining an attorney to draft a will is a critical first step in achieving this goal. It's equally important that you carefully select a personal representative (or executor) to carry out the instructions in your will.

Like most successful people, you want to be certain that what you have spent a lifetime building will be passed on to your heirs in the manner you desire. Retaining an attorney to draft a will is a critical first step in achieving this goal. It's equally important that you carefully select a persona...

01/09/2024

Corporate Transparency Act: How Does it Affect Small Business Owners?
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01/04/2024

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting is a federal requirement by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). BOI reports include information about all the company’s beneficial owners.

What is Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting?

01/04/2024

What is the Corporate Transparency Act?
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12/12/2023

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11/30/2023

For many, the idea of retiring early is a dream that seems out of reach, reserved for the fortunate few who stumble upon unexpected wealth. However, with careful planning, discipline, and a clear vision for your financial future, early retirement can become a reality for more people than you might think. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of retiring early, the steps to achieve it, and the benefits it can bring to your life.

For many, the idea of retiring early is a dream that seems out of reach, reserved for the fortunate few who stumble upon unexpected wealth. However, with careful planning, discipline, and a clear vision for your financial future, early retirement can become a reality for more people than you might t...

11/21/2023

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are designed to help you save for retirement, and they come with a set of rules and regulations to encourage long-term savings. While it's generally not recommended to dip into your IRA before retirement, there are certain circumstances where you can borrow from your IRA without incurring penalties or taxes. However, it's crucial to understand the rules and potential consequences of doing so. In this article, we'll explore the rules for borrowing from your IRA.

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are designed to help you save for retirement, and they come with a set of rules and regulations to encourage long-term savings. While it's generally not recommended to dip into your IRA before retirement, there are certain circumstances where you can borrow from...

11/17/2023

Before launching a new product or service, expanding into a new geographical area, or making significant business decisions, it's crucial to thoroughly evaluate the target market. Market evaluation helps businesses understand customer needs, competition, and the potential for success. In this article, we will explore seven effective ways to evaluate a market.

Before launching a new product or service, expanding into a new geographical area, or making significant business decisions, it's crucial to thoroughly evaluate the target market. Market evaluation helps businesses understand customer needs, competition, and the potential for success. In this articl...

11/13/2023

Employee Retention Credit Fraud- What to look out for
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10/30/2023

Employee Retention Credit- What is it?
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