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Money, Pricing & Taxes
Learn the basics of managing your business finances with practical guidance on pricing, profit, cash flow, bookkeeping, budgeting, expenses, and taxes. These resources are designed to help small business owners make smarter financial decisions and build a more profitable, sustainable business.
What Is a 1099 and Who Do I Need to Send One To?
Paid a freelancer or contractor this year? You may owe them — and the IRS — a 1099. What the form is, who gets one, and the $600 rule.
Quicke Business Collective
2 days ago3 min read
Can I Deduct My Home Office on My Taxes?
Working from home? You may be able to deduct a home office — if you meet the IRS's exclusive-use test. Who qualifies and how it's calculated.
Quicke Business Collective
7 days ago3 min read
How Do I Raise My Prices Without Losing Customers?
Afraid a price increase will scare customers away? Why most raises go smoother than owners fear — and how to communicate one with confidence.
Quicke Business Collective
Oct 113 min read
What's the Difference Between an Employee and a Contractor for Taxes?
With employees you withhold taxes and issue a W-2; with contractors you don't and issue a 1099. Why the law decides classification — and the cost of getting it wrong.
Quicke Business Collective
Oct 62 min read
Do I Need to Collect Sales Tax on What I Sell?
Whether you collect sales tax depends on what and where you sell. How state rules, nexus, and online sales work — and how to register, collect, and remit.
Quicke Business Collective
Oct 12 min read
What Is a Profit Margin and How Do I Calculate It?
Profit margin is the share of revenue you keep after costs: profit ÷ revenue × 100. How to calculate gross and net margin and use it to price smarter.
Quicke Business Collective
Sep 262 min read
How Do I Create an Invoice for My Small Business?
A good invoice tells a client what they owe, for what, and how to pay. The must-have fields, clear payment terms, and simple systems to get paid faster.
Quicke Business Collective
Sep 212 min read
Do I Have to Pay Quarterly Estimated Taxes?
If no one withholds tax from your income and you'll owe about $1,000 or more, you likely owe quarterly estimated taxes. Who pays, deadlines, and how to stay ahead.
Quicke Business Collective
Sep 162 min read
What Business Expenses Can I Write Off on My Taxes?
You can deduct expenses that are ordinary and necessary for your business. Common write-offs, what doesn't qualify, and how to keep deductions defensible.
Quicke Business Collective
Sep 112 min read
How Do I Create a Monthly Budget for My Small Business?
A monthly budget is a simple plan for money in and out. How to build one — estimate income, list expenses, plan for taxes and slow months, then compare and adjust.
Quicke Business Collective
Sep 93 min read
How Do I Know If I Am Charging Enough for My Services?
Busy but broke? The signs you're undercharging, how to check your price against your true costs and the market, and how to price for value — not just hours.
Quicke Business Collective
Sep 43 min read
Do I Need Accounting Software for My Small Business?
You don't strictly need accounting software, but you need a reliable way to track income and expenses. What it does, when a spreadsheet is enough, and when to upgrade.
Quicke Business Collective
Aug 293 min read
How Do I Get Clients to Pay On Time?
Chasing late payments? Set clear terms up front, invoice promptly, and follow up fast and kindly. How to get clients to pay on time and protect your cash flow.
Quicke Business Collective
Aug 243 min read
Do I Need a Separate Business Bank Account?
Mixing business and personal money is a tax-time headache and can weaken your liability shield. Why a separate business account matters and when to open one.
Quicke Business Collective
Aug 193 min read
How Should I Pay Myself as a Small Business Owner?
Owner's draw or salary? How small business owners get paid, why your business structure decides it, and the IRS rules that keep you out of trouble.
Quicke Business Collective
Aug 113 min read
What Business Expenses Should I Track?
Tracking the right expenses lowers your taxes and shows your real profit. The common categories to record — and the IRS rule that governs them.
Quicke Business Collective
Jul 273 min read
Why Is My Business Busy but Not Making Money?
Busy but broke? The real reasons a busy business still isn't profitable — pricing, margins, cash flow, and untracked costs — and where to look first.
Quicke Business Collective
Jul 273 min read
How Much Should I Set Aside for Small Business Taxes?
A common rule is to set aside 25–30% of net income for taxes. Here's why the number is higher than you expect, and how quarterly payments work.
Quicke Business Collective
Jul 273 min read
What Is the Difference Between Revenue, Profit and Cash Flow?
Revenue, profit, and cash flow answer three different questions — and confusing them sinks businesses. Here's each one in plain English.
Quicke Business Collective
Jul 273 min read
How Should I Price My Products or Services?
Every good price does three things at once — covers your costs, fits the market, and reflects your value. Here's how to set yours with confidence.
Quicke Business Collective
Jul 273 min read
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