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  • Mentorship in the Workplace

    Mentorship in the Workplace

    In our previous post, we discussed mentors in our personal life – next, let’s talk about mentors in our work lives. Since college, I have been lucky to have a mentor by my side. They have been a steady source of guidance and support, through triumphs and rock bottom. Even now, years later, we stay…

  • What should I use to Incorporate my Business?

    So, you have decided the structure in which you want to incorporate your business, but now how do you do it‽?? Incorporation of a business usually requires state government paperwork. Thankfully, there are some companies that help streamline the process for you. You pay them a nominal fee to make sure you don’t f&*% anything…

  • HSA Pt. 2 – Know your options & how to optimize

    Missed Part 1 on HSAs? Check it out here on Substack. You’ve opened your HSA, funded it, and are ready to manage those medical bills. Now comes the question – how to optimize your HSA for maximum benefit. Let’s dive into contribution limits, saving strategies, investment options, and explore similar accounts like FSAs and HRAs. Contribution Limits: How Much Can…

  • How should I Incorporate my Business?

    Are you looking to start a business? Do you know how you legally want to structure your business? There are three main categories that identify how you should decide to structure your business: number of owners, who’s liable, and who pays taxes. See a breakdown below of the different types of business structures possible for…

  • Sales Tax & Rainy Day Funds

    Startup Ops Tip #1 | Sales tax, don’t wait until it’s too late. The cost of doing business includes sales taxes. It’s not the most exciting part of startups & small businesses, but it’s crucial. Most SaaS products & tangible goods will be taxed on the state level. Research each state’s sales tax requirements and consult…