Douglas Business Solutions Blog

If you have been working abroad for a number of years then you need to pay income tax to your country even if you do not receive any income in that country.

Avoid paying more than what you owe in your income taxes and get the most out of your tax return.

Maximize profits and minimize expenditure for your business by properly handling and maintaining your bank account.

There are 20 factors used by the IRS to determine whether independent contractors have enough control over a worker to be an employer.

Financial freedom is a journey. Here are a few tips to begin your discovering your freedom today.

Many small business owners are happy to share their business tips with other entrepreneurs. Check out our 15 top business tips from small business owners, which can help you run and grow your business effectively.

Valentine's Day is a time to express love for your significant other. What if this year you did something out-of-the-box? What if you and your partner decided to get intimate…about finances!

There's an old saying that "seeing is believing". Many managers tend to believe that if an employee cannot be seen then they cannot be managed. That may have been the case then, but those thoughts are a thing of the past. Read on to learn a few, impactful ways for you to manage your remote employees effectively.

Since complications from the pandemic have made traditional face-to-face meetings nearly impossible, a new way to communicate with clients was desperately needed—insert video conferencing.

Choosing to hire a 1099 independent contractor or a full-time W2 employee is a big decision. Each choice has massive implications in regards to business taxes, payroll, and more. While there are many rules involved in this hiring decision, here's a basic overview of the difference you should know between the two.

Make your spending list and check it twice to avoid unnecessary debt this holiday season!

While making it out of this pandemic monetarily unscathed is no sure thing, here are a few tips to surviving financially during a pandemic.

People have exchanged goods and services off a barter system for centuries. For those unfamiliar, bartering is the exchange of goods and services for other goods and services. In today's world of business, bartering has become a modern way to grow your company. The growth of barter exchange networks, such as ITEX Houston, have given business owners a sophisticated way to generate new sales and penetrate untapped markets.

A focused and engaged team is one of your company's strongest assets. Top managers know how to motivate employees and do so on a daily basis. The bookkeeping experts at Douglas Business Solutions share 4 simple ways to motivate your staff starting today.

Whether you're a small business or publicly traded company, having a month-end close process is crucial to your success. Many young business owners start their entrepreneurial careers wearing many hats, which can be overwhelming to say the least. Here are a few things you need to know about closing your books.

Sunday blues are real. Shake that irritable feel of Monday with a few tips to help you make the most of a new week.

October brings all of the scents, colors, and feels of Fall. Here are a few tips on how to turn a new leaf yourself this season and stash some extra cash!

In today's digital world, online business reviews matter more than ever. The feedback that customers leave across various platforms, including Facebook and Google, plays an important role in the decision making of new clients.

In a world of competition, we always wonder what will set us apart from the other guys. It is often the little things a business does that helps attract new clients.