5 Customer Loyalty Strategies for North Georgia Small Businesses

“Save more” is a new year goal a lot of people put on their list, but it’s proven to be a difficult one to reach the last few years. In your North Georgia business, it’s likely some of your employees fall in this category — especially for those in lower income...

The New Stimulus Bill Has Huge Impacts For North Georgia Businesses

Some huge news is happening for North Georgia business owners, that I'm sure you've heard rumors about, so I wanted to reach out to you quickly with some first-blush details.I also wanted to offer this:If you have business associates or friends who need help ensuring...

Alternative Small Business Financing Options for North Georgia SMBs

I’ve talked to you before about the ERC scams running rampant and how to steer clear of them, but there’s a recent update worth mentioning:They’re also partially responsible for the IRS’s delay in issuing ERC refunds — especially for small businesses.And funds...

New 1099 NEC Threshold: How Do I Pay North Georgia Contractors?

“Simple can be harder than complex.” — Steve JobsQuick Summary: What’s Changing With The 2026 1099 NEC Threshold?Businesses will only need to issue a 1099-NEC if they pay an independent contractor $2,000 or more in a calendar year. The new rule begins for tax...

4 Next Steps for Business Tax Return Review

This week marks the end of another tumultuous tax filing season.I can’t remember anything like it. With the last minute legislative changes, software update delays, and IRS service issues -- this very well might have been the most disrupted and difficult tax season in...

Collins’ Key Reminders For Financial Peace

Last week I wrote about all the chaos that our culture seems to be experiencing, and how things feel like they are fraying around the edges.Well, not only do we seem to be more divided than ever (with a heaping slice of online bitterness thrown in), but each of us...

Thanksgiving Week Reflections From A North Georgia Business Owner

It's a slower week, here in ASA Accounting & Tax Services World. Yes, it's crazy (and a bit of a relief, to be frank) that we now find ourselves in Thanksgiving week. And I have some thoughts, which are perhaps a bit more meditative than normal, because of how...

Curtis Collins’ “Help Us to Remember” Holiday Prayer

It's Monday the 20th, as I put this together, and many of our North Georgia clients and friends are gearing up for a very different kind of holiday week.I'm very aware that while the holidays are a time of joy for many, they are just as often a time of pain for a...

Things To Consider Before Selling Your North Georgia Business

You’ve put in the years, labored long days, sweat the bad times, and high-fived in the good as your business grew. Now, it looks like it’s time to step away into the next life stage, slay the next dragon. It’s time to sell. (You think.)Whether you’re headed to another...

The “Profit First” Framework for North Georgia Businesses

You might have heard the term "profit first accounting" buzzing around North Georgia business circles as of late.The philosophy was made popular by Mike Michalowicz and his book, Profit First. His theories have blossomed into reality for many business owners.Today, I...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.
But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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