5 Ways to Keep Your Business Going in Hard Times

1. Look at the Big Picture.
2. Inventory Your Staff.
3. Ensure Access to Cash.
4. Start Sweating the Small Stuff.
5. Don’t Sacrifice Quality.

How do I claim a business already claimed on Google?

Steps to claiming or requesting ownership of an already verified Google business listing:

1. Go To:
2. Start: Typing in the Businesses Name.
3. Search for business name.
4. Select the correct business.
5. You’ll see a message saying someone else owns this business.
6. Click: Request Access.
7. Submit.

What if someone claimed your business on Google?

The process is fairly straightforward, and you can get started by going to However, you may discover that the listing was already verified by someone else. If someone else claimed your Google My Business Listing, you’ll need to find out who owns it and submit a transfer ownership request.

Can You claim expenses for items you bought before your business began?

If you bought the same $25 clock after your business began, you would be able to deduct it in one year because it cost less than $500. If you made a home improvement before your business began, add the cost of the home improvement to your house and depreciate it as part of your home. See my article “How to Depreciate Your Home.”

Can a business claim losses from a previous year?

Claiming business tax losses from previous years If your business has made tax losses in previous years but you haven’t offset all those losses in a current year, you can still carry forward these losses and claim a deduction for them in a later year as long as you meet all the requirements.

When to depreciate expenses for a new business?

If you know you are going to have a loss in your first year of your business, you can elect to depreciate over 15 years all of your start-up expenses. See IRS Publication 535 Business Expenses.

Can a startup expense be amortized over 180 months?

Startup expenses above $5,000 can be amortized over a 180-month period starting the month your business began. If you purchased something before you began setting up your business that you’re now using for your business, you can depreciate it based on the fair market value when your business begins.