The Business Center

The Smart Business Kit
Authored by CPAs to help with business issues and brought to you by Kentucky Society of CPAs Small Business Committee.

Getting started
Accounting quiz for prospective Business Owners
Franchises for would-be entrepreneurs
Do you have what it takes to make the entrepreneurial leap?
What every business owner needs to know about cash flow
Budgeting for your small business
Selecting a business entity
Business plan essentials
Developing a business plan
Business start-up checklist
The strategic planning process for small businesses

Taxes
Tax planning for the self-employed
Business entertainment: what’s deductible and what’s not
Ask the right questions to claim business travel deductions
Keep more of what you earn: small business tax checklist
Beginner’s guide to self-employment taxes
Expensing deduction: boon for small business owners

Taking care of your business
Financial records: what to keep and for how long
Get the insurance coverage you need to protect your business and your future
Key steps in setting up a 401(k) plan for your employees
Disaster recovery planning for small businesses
Fraud prevention steps for small businesses
Fraud - what to watch for
IT checklist for small businesses
Protect customers’ data with a privacy policy
Ten easy ways to save money in your business
Business insurance needs
Defining contract labor
A guide to record retention
Succeeding at business succession
Things to think about when selling your business