Resources Library | Laura A. Barwick CPA, LLC

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Whoa—where did summer go? Hopefully you enjoyed it!

Now that we’re making our way into fall, it’s a good time to take stock of your business and personal financial life. Do you need to make any adjustme...

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The scariest scams to avoid

Halloween is often a season of scary tricks and spine-chilling treats, but there’s nothing scarier than falling victim to fraud. To help avoid this, b...

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Is the time right to hire employees?

Hiring your first employee or expanding your workforce is a big step, but how do you know when the time is right? If you’re unsure, take note of these...

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Is a 'gap' year a good idea?

According to The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), approximately 25 percent of high school seniors take a year off between gr...

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The art of canning produce

The fall harvest inspires many home cooks to give canning a whirl. However, if you’re new to canning, it can be intimidating. While safe canning does...

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The best Halloween movies quiz

Gather the family around and see if you can match the clues below to the correct Halloween flick. Then create a list of your family friendly favorites...

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Save on digital subscriptions

If you are like many people, you’re probably spending more than you think on digital subscriptions—including music streaming, cloud storage, video lib...

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Social media update for businesses

Has your business been on Facebook forever? Or are you just taking the plunge into social media? Whatever your specific situation, it’s important to u...

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Creative campfire cuisine

Unless you love spending a lot of time cleaning up when you are camping, you’re likely looking for simple meals with minimum prep time. We’ve got you...

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Top financing tips for your small business

One of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner is managing your finances. The following tips offer sound advice on this topic. For more...

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Cut your summer vacation costs with reward points

These days, you can earn points for just about anything…and the points can add up quickly. This means that you can often use reward points to finance...

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From the firm: Better every day

July and August are the heart of the summer season, and this is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy all that summer has to offer. From vacation da...

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