Francis Walshe 
Ramp has become wildly popular in the expense management space in recent years, particularly for its corporate card offering. However, I’ve spoken to plenty of business leaders who have been frustrated by its revenue and funding requirements, limited international capabilities, and clunky user interface. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a fan of Ramp, and I … Read more
Long gone are the days when internal video production for companies involved special cameras and trained videographers. Improved camera capabilities in smartphones have recently allowed just about anyone to shoot high-quality video, and generative AI now means that we don’t even need cameras at all. However, these tools are still in their infancy, and some … Read more
So, you’re looking to upgrade your company’s financial infrastructure, but you’re not sure which tool represents the best possible investment. The first and most important thing I’ll stress here is to make the choice in the context of your specific needs. Don’t be swayed by flashy marketing and laundry lists of semi-relevant features your teams … Read more
Complying with government requirements is among the least exciting aspects of starting a new business, but it must be done nonetheless. Naming a registered agent is one of these requirements. A registered agent is essentially just an entity that receives official communications on your behalf. For reasons that are not entirely clear to anyone, many … Read more
Federal and state reporting requirements are among the most heartbreaking aspects of small business ownership. Getting them right doesn’t provide you or your customers with any additional benefits; getting them wrong can spell disaster. The compliance consulting industry has entered the picture to help companies navigate these potentially troublesome waters. Of course, if you pick … Read more
I’ve written a lot of content about tax credits on this blog, and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is among the most lucrative tax relief options currently available to American businesses. Unfortunately, it’s also garnered plenty of publicity for the wrong reasons. Many of the ERC claims the IRS has received have either been faulty … Read more
It’s a cruel world out there these days when it comes to costs, and one of the biggest liabilities most companies face is the dreaded tax bill. Tax credits are a great way to prevent the IRS from taking too much of your money. However, this area can be a bit of a minefield; eligibility … Read more
Did COVID-19 affect your ability to conduct business as normal? If you’re an employer who would answer “yes” to this question (and, realistically, most employers are), it may benefit you to learn more about the soon-to-be-consigned-to-the-dustbin-of-history Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC will essentially refund a certain amount of the money you paid your employees … Read more
Did your business have full-time employees during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you might be entitled to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This tax credit comes as a refund of a portion of the wages you paid out in 2020 and 2021. It could provide you with a sizeable chunk of money, depending on the … Read more