We are excited to announce that Jill Yule has joined BakerStarrett as an Accounting Manager, focusing on supporting our bookkeeping clients. Jill brings a wealth of experience in accounting and business management, along with a commitment to service, accuracy, and…
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Leslee Porath, who joins us as an Administrative Assistant. Leslee will be one of the first friendly faces you see when you walk through our front door, ready to…
October is here, and with it comes the realization that the end of the year is just around the corner. For many farmers and business owners, this season brings a critical focus: tax planning. With only a few months left…
Maintaining accurate financial records is essential for any business, providing a clear and systematic overview of a company’s monetary inflows and outflows. Here are the fundamental practices of effective bookkeeping: Tracking Expenses Accurate Recording of Transactions Diligent Documentation and Filing…
First, congratulations! Iowa, and the Midwest in general, were lucky to have a great amount of funding for eligible businesses requested and received. Many other areas of the country were not as fortunate! Now, down to the good stuff: as…
If you are a targeted small business and are experiencing a business disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to look into applying for a grant of up to $10,000 with Iowa Economic Development: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/programDetails?pid=137&ppid=26 Businesses with no…
Iowa announced a grant package today for employers of 2-25 employees that are experiencing disruption due to the pandemic, for dollar amounts of $5k-$25k. Applications will be available tomorrow 3/24 at 8 a.m. here: Iowa Economic Development For employers that…
We’ve received many phone calls, emails, etc. from business owners as well as employees affected by COVID-19 business closures. We’re doing our best to share information as quickly as possible, and be there however we can for our clients. The…
You’re invited to attend the Iowa Small Business Summit on September 6th in Grinnell, Iowa where you will join other small business owners/managers at this free event. Meet one of the people behind the summit and learn what will help make…
So you’ve done your research, you have your business plan and finances figured out. What’s the next step in starting your own business? Next up is choosing a business entity. You have several options to choose from and they include:…