Small Business Resource Center

Sponsored by the Small Business Committee of the Tennessee Society of CPAs

The mission of this site is to educate and provide information and resources that would assist small business enterprises. If you are interested in having a Small Business Seminar, the TSCPA Small Business Committee is available. Contact Jennifer Manning.

Additional Resources

Resources/Links for Small Businesses
How to Choose A CPA
Frequently Asked Questions

Small Business Articles

Starting a Small Business

• Structuring Asset Acquisitions to Meet Your Individual Business Needs
• Creating a Professional Advisory Team for a Small Business
• How to Start a Small Business
• Setting Up a Budget for a Small Business
• Entity Selection: Your First Business Decision
• Financial Projections: A Business Crystal Ball
• What You Should Know Before Applying for that Bank Loan

Growing a Small Business

• Cash Flow In and Out

Maintaining a Small Business

• Business Filing Requirements
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor
• Understanding Compilations, Reviews and Audits
• Payroll Tax Deposit Requirements
• The Penalty Box: What Every Taxpayer Needs to Know About IRS Penalties
• Correcting Previous Tax Filings
• Monitoring Accounts Receivable: An Interwoven Process
• Payroll Withholding Requirements

Selling a Small Business

• The Art of Valuations
• Business Succession Planning

Decision Making

• Proper Insurance Coverage: A Sound Business Decision
• Cutting the Costs of Mutual Fund Investing
• Keys to Making Your Small Business A "Virtual" Success
• Starting a Business Requires More Than Just a Dream

Miscellaneous Section

• Business Loans: Securing a Loan for Your Company
• Purchasing a Business: Making the Acquisition Work for You
• Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
• Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Business
• Identifying Problems in Operations
• Maximizing Profitability through Inventory Management
• Monitoring the Budget