by Davis, Brown & Company PLLC | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business deductions, resulting in higher taxable income and unexpected penalties.Commingling personal and business funds is...
by Davis, Brown & Company PLLC | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll compliance issues. In-person work can improve training, supervision, and team cohesion, but it often comes with...
by Davis, Brown & Company PLLC | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysA CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool centralizes leads, customer communication, and deal tracking in one platform. Most small businesses need a CRM when manual tracking leads to missed follow-ups or a lack of visibility into sales...
by Davis, Brown & Company PLLC | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysHow long you keep a document depends on what it is, which law applies, and sometimes your state’s rules as well. A practical baseline is to keep general personnel records for at least two years, payroll tax records at least four years, benefits...
by Davis, Brown & Company PLLC | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Key TakeawaysEffective time management is about implementing scalable systems that reduce administrative friction, not micromanaging employees. Most businesses struggle in one of three specific areas: project management, time tracking, or...
