Posted by Mark On December 30th
Choosing an accounting software package can be daunting, but it’s a VERY important task.

This is part 4 in my 7 part series “7 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know”. You can download this entire series in my eBook on my web site – www.Makara-Assoc.com.
Selecting the wrong software for your company could save money in the short-term but cost more in total resources in the long run.
Additional costs incurred will include:
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Posted by Mark On December 23rd
The do’s and don’ts of human resources and payroll processing can be expensive!

This is part 3 in my 7 part series “7 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know”. You can download this entire series in my eBook on my web site – www.Makara-Assoc.com.
For example:
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Posted by Mark On December 16th
I work with a number of business owners who, over the years, have learned tax planning CANNOT be done effectively in February, two months after most year-ends.

This is part 2 in my 7 part series “7 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know”. You can download this entire series in my eBook on my web site – www.Makara-Assoc.com.
Tax planning is a year round activity.
Questions such as:
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Posted by Mark On December 9th
Cash flow management is the #1 key to any successful business.

This is part 1 in my 7 part series “7 Things Every Small Business Owner Needs To Know”. You can download this entire series in my eBook on my web site – www.Makara-Assoc.com.
In today’s environment of small margins, tight credit and monthly bills coming due, it seems like every two weeks, the availability of “cash” is at a premium.
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Posted by Mark On December 4th
I just received this update this morning, and this begins to clarify the 2010 Estate Tax…

Be sure to check out the full article on the Wall Street Journal!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, call me at (239) 384-9688, or visit my web site at: www.Makara-Assoc.com.
Posted by Mark On December 1st
I’m really excited about my new blog, and being connected to you through the online communities! If you’re on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn, be sure to follow me!

In my first series of blog posts, I’m going to be reviewing the most common questions I’ve received over the last 18 years from Small Business Owners…
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