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Business Headaches   

Here’s How to Cure Your Business Headaches   

Here’s How to Cure Your Business Headaches  Did you experience a situation when your phone’s battery dies right when you needed it the most? The situation can be chaotic as you run to find the charger.   Now think about it: a business having cash flow problems, overdue invoices, and lack of management is like that […]

Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses

5 Best Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses in 2025  

5 Best Accounting Software for Multiple Businesses in 2025   Have you read The Richest Man in Babylon (we are assuming you did)?   There’s a guy called Arkad, the richest man in Babylon. He was the ultimate business mogul of his time. He invested and grew wealth by using simple techniques.    If Arkad were alive in […]

What's The HVAC Business's Initial Investment?  

What’s The HVAC Business’s Initial Investment?  

What’s The HVAC Business’s Initial Investment? At Tangent, we are sneakerheads. We would be ready to spend a few hundred bucks on a pair of limited-edition kicks. It seems wild that you are spending so much on sneakers.    But sneakerheads know it’s an investment. The right pair can appreciate it and make a statement, […]

Can I Be a Sole Proprietor and Have Employees?

Can I Be a Sole Proprietor and Have Employees?  

Can I Be a Sole Proprietor and Have Employees?   Yes! As the sole proprietor, you can hire employees but are fully responsible for all business facilities. It’s because, as the sole proprietor, you have no legal separation between you and your business.    In addition, you’ll need to obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the […]

Can You Write Off a Storage Unit on Taxes for Business?

Can You Write Off a Storage Unit on Taxes for Business?  

Can You Write Off a Storage Unit on Taxes for Business?  Yes, you can write off a storage unit on your taxes if used for business purposes. The cost of a storage unit is considered a deductible business expense under rent or storage costs. However, only the business-related portion can be deducted if the unit […]

How To Write a Quote for a Job

How To Write a Quote for a Job Without the Grind?  

How To Write a Quote for a Job Without the Grind? One of our New Year’s resolutions was to get back in shape. So, we signed up for a gym membership, which costs $30. However, that’s not the whole cost. We found out there’s a processing fee, maintenance charges, and some kind of yearly enhancement […]

How To Start a Home Building Company

How To Start a Home Building Company in 10 Steps

How To Start a Home Building Company in 10 Steps We had a rushed Monday yesterday. What happened was we snoozed the alarm and couldn’t get up and got late. We skipped breakfast, got stuck in traffic, and couldn’t respond to the emails promptly.    This reminded us that   a. Snoozing alarm isn’t a good idea […]

How Long Does It Take to Get a Plumbing License?

How Long Does It Take to Get a Plumbing License?

How Long Does It Take to Get a Plumbing License? The time it takes to get a plumbing license varies by state but typically ranges from 2 to 5 years. Most states require a combination of classroom education, hands-on apprenticeship, and passing a licensing exam.  Some areas allow you to start as a trainee or […]

What Do Uncollected Funds Mean?

What Do Uncollected Funds Mean?  

What Do Uncollected Funds Mean?   Uncollected funds refer to money deposited into a bank account, usually via check, that isn’t available for withdrawal yet. Banks place holds on such deposits to ensure the funds are received from the payer’s account before making them accessible. The length of the hold depends on factors like the bank’s policies, the check […]

7 stages of the business life cycle in order

7 stages of the business life cycle in order  

7 stages of the business life cycle in order When Breaking Bad started, Walter White was just a high school chemistry teacher struggling with bills. By the final season, he was running an empire (for better or worse). The transformation didn’t happen overnight; it followed a certain process.     Businesses are the same way. They start […]