The MATAX Blog: Ops and Accounting Insights for Founders
Actionable advice, operational playbooks, and strategic deep dives to help you scale your business without the chaos.
Small Business Tax Preparation: Tax Tips for New Business Owners
Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Here are some tips for small business tax preparation from the pros at MATAX!
Why MATAX? Where did our name come from?
Management Accounting & bookkeeping, Xero Training, Xero Advisors, Xero experts
All accurate aspects of the business; each a practiced and experienced area we provide clients. However, the company name is much more personal than that.
Five steps to starting a business off right
As Xero advisors, here are five steps to starting a business according to your expert accountants.
Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners
Learn the essential bookkeeping basics every small business owner needs to know to ensure financial success. Cut down on paperwork and streamline your process.
4 Key Areas to Evaluate in Your Business Budget
Evaluate your business budget effectively with these 4 key areas - technology, human resources, automated systems, and consultants. Plan for success this year!
How to Choose the Right Savings Account for You
The number of options available might make it more difficult to select which savings account to choose, but it also means that with a little bit of knowledge, research, and strategy, you can almost certainly find a savings account that fits your needs. Here are some things to consider when deciding on the right savings account for you.
How to keep your finances on track
When it comes to your finances, it’s a good idea to check in on your progress periodically, to see if any adjustments to your budget or changes in your habits are necessary.
Best Apps for Q3 2022: Gusto, Google Drive, A2X
Discover the best apps for Q3 2022, including Gusto, Google Drive, and A2X, to streamline operations, save time, and increase efficiency for your business.
How To Manage Payroll Effectively
Payroll is one of those things that starts out simply enough. You start your business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well. It’s straightforward enough to keep everything in line at first, but what happens to most companies is… they grow!
5 Major Challenges of Accounting for Legal Firms (Updated 2022)
Legal accounting is challenging for many solo practitioners and small law firms. Here are five major challenges
4 Benefits to Hiring a Bookkeeper for Your Business
Bookkeepers can be highly beneficial for businesses of any size. Here are 4 benefits to hiring bookkeepers to help you manage your business.
Cash Flow Tips for Small Businesses
Learn how to manage cash flow for your small business with these essential tips. Gain control and avoid financial stress. Contact us for a free consultation.
How Much Cash Does My Business Need?
Your business needs cash. Cash is what keeps your company in operation and enables it to grow, so you should know how much cash your business needs to survive. Although many people think the answer is linked solely to operating expenses, this isn’t the case.
How to Scale Your Business with Minimal Effort
If you want your business to grow, at some point you’ll have to think about scaling it. Scaling it isn’t exactly the same as growing it, though they are often used interchangeably.
4 Things to Consider Before Expanding Your Service Offerings
If you’re looking to grow your business, you might consider expanding your service offerings.
Top Apps Q2 2022: Stripe Revenue & Bill.com
Get the top app picks for Q2 2022 from the MATAX team: Stripe Revenue Recognition and Bill.com. Streamline operations, save time, and boost efficiency.
Setting and Achieving Financial Goals
Financial security, whether that’s for a business or an individual, requires planning. You need to know where you want to be, where you are now, and how to cross the gap between the two places.
5 Steps to Setting Up Your Business Processes for Success
As your business grows–or as you look to take a smaller role in your company–you may find the business has become over-reliant on you, which makes it difficult for you to take a step back. Here are some steps you can take to enable your business to thrive, even if you can’t be there all the time.
How to Move Your Brick and Mortar Retail Store Online
eCommerce is growing rapidly, and recent research estimates that it will make up over 22% of global retail sales by 2023. With these statistics and the changes COVID-19 has brought, it’s more important than ever to take your retail business online if you want to stay competitive.
Top 3 Reasons Start-ups Fail and How to Avoid Them
The start of a business is an exciting time. You’ve got a great idea for a business and are enthusiastic to get started. It’s important to plan ahead to give your business the best chances for success.