August 2017 Edition
The biggest concern as a freelance CPA contractor is the lack of stability and predictability. Bagging new assignments may prove tricky especially if you have never handled marketing before. But the ideas provided in this article will serve as a steppingstone to help a CPA make a successful transition into freelancing.   READ MORE

Source: Accounting Web
Thomson Reuters has introduced a new certificate program for accountants who want to help their clients launch small business startups.  The certificate program curriculum covers writing a business plan, new business financing options and reporting client data.   READ MORE 
 
Source: Accounting Today
When it comes to business financing, freelancers and the self-employed are a severely under-served market. Traditional banks and lending institutions are hesitant to provide financing to the self-employed for a couple of reasons.   READ MORE 
 
Source: Black Enterprise
One positive that emerged from the 2007-2008 credit crisis-and its subsequent recession-was a spark in entrepreneurship.  Looking to take your business to the next level and create jobs for our community? Experts share the secrets to scaling up for your company   READ MORE      
 
Source: Ebony
"I recognize that in my place as a black man," Tristan Walker says, "everything I do is judged two times in either direction. Two times positively, or two times negatively."  The 40 or so students sitting before him nod. They're assembled here at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for a class called Entrepreneurship from Diverse Perspectives, where female and minority entrepreneurs and investors are invited to speak.   READ MORE

Source: Entrepreneur
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After starting three small businesses, I've learned firsthand the headaches that accounting causes for most small business owners. It's one of those back-office tasks that never cross your mind when you decide to run your own business, and yet it sucks up your day and makes running a successful business that much harder. But there's hope, and it starts with getting organized.  READ MORE 
 
Source: Forbes
Travelling for business can be enjoyable, however, and there are plenty of apps available to mitigate the pain when your schedule goes awry. They enable you to rearrange your plans quickly via your phone, tablet or laptop, knowing your information is stored safely on your device rather than on a piece of paper, somewhere in your bag.     READ MORE 
 
Source: In The Black
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