Amanda Cameron, Author at Patriot Software Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:29:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Amanda Cameron, Author at Patriot Software 32 32 Strategies and Formulas for Pricing Services at Your Small Business https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/how-pricing-services-strategies-models-formula/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/how-pricing-services-strategies-models-formula/ alt=""Do you own a service business? If so, you know that figuring out how to price services isn’t always easy. To make sure your small business is profitable, try these tips for pricing services.  Why is pricing services so hard? Many service-based businesses struggle to come up with a fair and profitable pricing strategy. Unlike […]]]> What Is a Cash Reserve? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-a-cash-reserve-fund/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:06:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-a-cash-reserve-fund/ alt=""According to a recent study, 60% of Americans don’t have enough money to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense. What about your business? Do you have enough money tucked away to deal with a sudden expense? If not, you need to give your cash reserve some love. Cash reserves for business can help you cover larger, […]]]> What Percentage of Health Insurance Do Employers Pay? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-percentage-health-insurance-employers-pay-how-much/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:21:10 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-percentage-health-insurance-employers-pay-how-much/ alt=""Offering employer-sponsored health insurance keeps your employees healthy and happy. If you’ve decided to provide coverage, you might be wondering, “What percentage of health insurance do employers pay?” Learn what you must pay as an employer, and look at recent data on average costs. What percentage of health insurance do employers pay? The employer portion […]]]> Following the Money: What Is Cash Flow? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/manage-small-business-cash-flow/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:10:03 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/manage-small-business-cash-flow/ alt=""As a small business owner, there’s no better way to understand the health of your business than through your cash flow. But, what is cash flow? Cash flow is the money that moves in and out of your business. Your cash flow either keeps your business afloat or can cause it to sink. Read on […]]]> 9 IRS Payroll Forms for Small Business https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/small-business-payroll-program-irs-forms/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:01:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/small-business-payroll-program-irs-forms/ alt=""As an employer, one of the biggest responsibilities you have is knowing which payroll forms to fill out. With so many forms out there, it can be difficult to know which apply to your business. Learn which IRS payroll forms your small business must file, due dates, and where to send each form. 9 IRS […]]]> Use Our Ultimate Checklist to Hire Your First Employee https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/hire-your-first-employee-ultimate-checklist/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:01:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/hire-your-first-employee-ultimate-checklist/ Hiring your first employee is exhilarating. Instead of remaining buried by your business responsibilities, you can bring employees on board to alleviate some of your stress. But for many, the endless information about becoming an employer can be overwhelming. Every small business owner starts their employer journey by hiring their first employee. To get through […]]]> Ready, Set, Go! Mark Your Calendars With Sales Tax Holiday Dates https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/sales-tax-holiday/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:09:15 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/sales-tax-holiday/ alt=""For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday. As a business owner, you must know about and adjust your collections process for sales tax holidays. Read on to learn […]]]> What Is the Child and Dependent Care Credit? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:46:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit/ alt=""You work long hours as a small business owner. And if you have children or dependents, you might need help providing care while you work. But with 58% of families expecting child and dependent care expenses to cost more than $10,000 per year, things can add up quickly. Did you know the IRS offers some […]]]> What Is Bookkeeping? The Truth Is in the Numbers https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/small-business-bookkeeping/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:20:37 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/small-business-bookkeeping/ alt=""Whenever you make a sale or purchase, the amount of money your business has will change. Keeping track of your business’s financial transactions is key to your business’s future. Luckily, those sales and purchases create documents such as invoices and receipts. Bookkeeping tracks your finances through the documentation that your business creates on a day-to-day […]]]> How to Choose the Right Accounting Software for Your Business https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/choosing-accounting-software-whitepaper/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:10:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/choosing-accounting-software-whitepaper/ alt=""Maybe you’re thinking about buying accounting software for the first time. Or, you’re finally ready to switch software providers. At some point, you may wonder how to choose accounting software. There are so many options out there that even knowing where to get started selecting the right accounting software can feel impossible. This article will […]]]>