Kari Brummond
Kari Brumond has been a content writer for over 15 years - her bylined work has been featured on many high-profile websites and she's ghostwritten thousands of web pages. She's also a degreed accountant and an Enrolled Agent, licensed to represent taxpayers for all tax matters in front of the IRS.
Latest articles by Kari
- Guide
W9 vs 1099 tax forms: what small business owners need to know
Your small business needs special tax forms to work with independent contractors – let's look at a 1099 form vs W9 form.
- Guide
How to get a Georgia business license
To run a business in the Peach State, you need a GA business license. Let's look at the requirements and how to apply.
- Guide
How to start a photography business
Turn your photography passion into profit! Follow these steps to learn how to start a photography business of your own.
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The right insurance coverage protects your business from lawsuits, property damage, and other financial threats.
Read the articleThe right insurance coverage protects your business from lawsuits, property damage, and other financial threats.
Read the articleLook at the best marketing strategies for small businesses.
Read the articleLook at the best marketing strategies for small businesses.
Read the articleContribution margin ratio is the percentage of a sale that's left over once you cover the variable costs associated with the product(s) sold.
Read the articleContribution margin ratio is the percentage of a sale that's left over once you cover the variable costs associated with the product(s) sold.
Read the articleInterest expenses are tax-deductible business costs. Learn how to calculate and report them on financial statements.
Read the articleInterest expenses are tax-deductible business costs. Learn how to calculate and report them on financial statements.
Read the articleStay compliant with the overtime laws in the US. Learn the overtime rules, how to calculate overtime pay accurately, and tips for getting calculations right to avoid costly mistakes.
Read the articleStay compliant with the overtime laws in the US. Learn the overtime rules, how to calculate overtime pay accurately, and tips for getting calculations right to avoid costly mistakes.
Read the articleStarting a business in Texas? Learn how to register, get licensed, handle taxes, and find funding.
Read the articleStarting a business in Texas? Learn how to register, get licensed, handle taxes, and find funding.
Read the articleFIFO is an inventory costing method where businesses calculate their cost of goods sold.
Read the articleFIFO is an inventory costing method where businesses calculate their cost of goods sold.
Read the articleHere are the steps you need to realize your dreams and start your own photography business.
Read the articleHere are the steps you need to realize your dreams and start your own photography business.
Read the articleYou’ll leave your business some day, so how do you make sure it’s on the best possible terms?
Read the articleYou’ll leave your business some day, so how do you make sure it’s on the best possible terms?
Read the articleTo run a successful business, good cash flow management is crucial. Cash flow projection can help with that.
Read the articleTo run a successful business, good cash flow management is crucial. Cash flow projection can help with that.
Read the articleFind out what an LLC is and learn why so many businesses choose to structure themselves that way.
Read the articleFind out what an LLC is and learn why so many businesses choose to structure themselves that way.
Read the articleLearn why your LLC needs a bank account for business transactions and how to open one.
Read the articleLearn why your LLC needs a bank account for business transactions and how to open one.
Read the articleSell your business with planning, the right timing, and expert help. Here’s what to consider and the steps to take.
Read the articleSell your business with planning, the right timing, and expert help. Here’s what to consider and the steps to take.
Read the articleBalance sheets show what your business owns and what it owes. Learn how to read a balance sheet and why it's important.
Read the articleBalance sheets show what your business owns and what it owes. Learn how to read a balance sheet and why it's important.
Read the articleTo run a business in the Peach State, you need a GA business license. Let's look at the requirements and how to apply.
Read the articleTo run a business in the Peach State, you need a GA business license. Let's look at the requirements and how to apply.
Read the articleYour small business needs special tax forms to work with independent contractors – let's look at a 1099 form vs W9 form.
Read the articleYour small business needs special tax forms to work with independent contractors – let's look at a 1099 form vs W9 form.
Read the articleEmployers must pay time and a half for overtime unless staff are exempt. Learn what it is and how to apply it correctly.
Read the articleEmployers must pay time and a half for overtime unless staff are exempt. Learn what it is and how to apply it correctly.
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