As a small business in a competitive market we understand the need to set ourselves apart. One of the ways is through our online presence that includes a website, blog and social media accounts. Because time is of the essence especially for our clients and the IRS, we find it best for our business to […]
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As a business owner and mother to four beautiful children my time and resources are often limited. We want to make the most of the time we spend together and have some fun along the way. With gas prices at historical highs it is important to plan ahead and save money where we can. Here
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Crowdsourcing is a model where a group of people come together to support a business or project. Whether financial, creatively, or as a think tank for problem solving, crowdsourcing is an effective tool for businesses especially during tough economic times. Financial Crowdsourcing (Crowdfunding): While the purse strings are starting to loosen for traditional small business
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For many Americans there is no room in the budget for more of anything. We’re having to stretch the budget on putting gas in the tank while providing food to our families. It’s a juggling act as we watch gas prices rise. Soon to follow will be grocery prices – the truckers are sure to
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It’s that time of year again – tax time! Making an appoitnment for tax preparation is just part of what you need to do; the other is bringing what we need to the appointment. Odds are you’ve got receipts stuffed into shoe boxes and envelopes with no organization. To save you time and money during
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BASC Expertise was started by Deirdre Mohret with the single purpose of supporting small business growth in Arizona. We began by providing key accounting services of bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning and small business strategic consulting. In 2009, we added a turn-key solution for payroll. Our Clients are our greatest asset; understanding their needs in
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As a personal and small business accounting services business, we look at a lot of numbers! It should be no surprise that we’re watching the gas prices and budget numbers for ourselves and our valued clients. AAA Arizona is reporting the average Tempe, AZ gas price on March 5, 2012 as $3.886 per gallon as
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In light of the new economy of an increased number of small businesses, we thought we would take a moment to discuss possible tax deductions. This is by no means a comprehensive list nor does it apply to every business. Please consult BASC Expertise or your trusted tax professional before deciding if these are right
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Whether you’re searching for individual tax related information or a business owner in need of answers, the IRS website (irs.gov) offers a variety of information. If you can believe it, the site is fairly user-friendly with tabs for everything from tax forms to filing guides to identity theft prevention tips. In fact there is so
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As the economy continues to change so does technology. It seems a new app is being released daily that will make us more efficient or better at something. I often laugh at the irony of having so many apps to check that I don’t have any time for anything else. Before you get lost in
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