What to Know About Running a Food Truck: Tax Deductions & More

Food trucks have proven to be a booming industry, not only in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, but also across the country. If you’re thinking about opening a food truck business or have begun one already, it’s important to know that food truck tax deductions can be extremely helpful. By being familiar with what to deduct…

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Staying on Track with a Small Business Expense Tracking Spreadsheet

Managing small business financials is a critical task. When it comes to expenses, it’s important to organize and track everything, so when it’s tax time you report everything correctly. This allows you not only to pay no more than absolutely necessary, but it also protects you in the event of an audit and helps you…

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Considering Candidates With Employment Gaps

One of the more fascinating trends in the workforce lately has been the reemergence of middle-aged candidates who have not been employed in some time. Typically, these employment gaps can be attributed to the Great Recession of 2008, or to stints taken as stay-at-home parents. Whatever the case, these aspiring employees are now seeking to…

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Knowing Your Business’s Marketing Structure: Horizontal VS Vertical

If you’ve just started your business, or you’re struggling with your current marketing strategy, it’s time to take a look at the two distinct marketing systems available: Vertical and horizontal. By understanding the differences between the two, you’ll be able to revamp and redouble your efforts in order to get more ROI.

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Welcoming Aboard a CFO: An Important Decision

Welcoming aboard someone to handle finances at your small business is a big decision. Financial managers are mathematical management experts. In other words, they watch your cash intake, have a roll in company sales, and take care of the employee payroll. And while bringing someone on to cover all these bases sounds like an easy…

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