Updating accounting books could be as tedious as to plan tax. But, if you do not keep clean accounting records, the task of calculating taxes could be a nightmare. For this, you need a proper accounting system in place; it would enable you to tweak your budget as often as you require to keep the…
January of 2017 is almost over and demonetization is almost on the end – that’s how I’m assuming things to be – good as of now. The year has just begun and so it’ll be interesting to watch the trends that the markets will establish by the end, but most of all it’ll be great…
Gold continues to be one of the world’s most valuable commodities and it is one which has a plethora of uses, ranging from jewellery to dental enhancements to currency. It is also widely used for investments and Exchange Trade Funds, and latest figures from the World Gold Council show that there is a global gold…
Creating a budget is the first step toward fiscal stability now and financial security in the long-term. However, you also have to be willing to stick the budget that you have created. What are some steps that you can to make sure that you are accountable for sticking to whatever financial plan you have made…
There are few worse feelings in life than being unable to pay your bills. Failure to make credit card or other loan payments can lead to nonstop collection calls, wage garnishment or a reduced credit score. What are some tips that you can use to help you get out of debt this year? Take An…
Born in Queens, on July 9, 1962, Jordan Ross Belfort (aka ‘The Wolf Of Wall Street’), showed natural talent as a salesman from an early age. He has estimated net worth of $100 million US Dollars. During the 80′s, he operated his own meat and seafood business, which soon went bust. In 1987, Belfort started to learn…
Did you know that you could boost your online sales just by taking care of your payment gateway? Studies have shown that a large number of online shoppers leave the websites due to many reasons. While some find the shipping costs to be too high, others don’t want to go through all the trouble of…
To pay as you go or to set up a fixed monthly bill? That is the question faced by mobile phone owners and it is one which this infographic from Neon SMS, tries to help you answer. Both options have their distinct plus points. Bill pay customers often like to get instant access to the…
When small businesses in Singapore starts to grow, they need to opt for payroll software Singapore. It is the time they hire additional employees to provide for the growth. They need to deal effectively with the increased workload of payroll processing. In fact, using a competent payroll software to address the problem is a must…
Do the businesses really need to hire accounting services Singapore to look after their statutory compliance? The incorporated companies in Singapore exist as the legal persons. They, like naturally born persons, cannot talk, but, they have their own language to communicate the important events of their daily activities. They exchange information in the language of…
Bank-owned or real-estate owned (REO) properties are those that have been repossessed by the banker following an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. Since 2008, the number of foreclosures in the market had been on the rise in Canada, until 2015 when the trend began to show a decline. However, all things considered, a bank-owned foreclosure is the…
VAT (Value added tax) is a consumption tax which is levied in the United Kingdom by the national government. It is administered and collected by HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs), primarily through the Value Added Tax Act 1994. VAT was introduced in 1973 and is the third largest source of government revenue after income tax…
Surety bonds are often associated with insurance, owing to the fact that bonds are sold by insurance agents and are designed with loss coverage in mind. There’s a vital difference, however, between surety bond insurance and regular insurance. Here’s what you need to know about surety bonds. What Is It? The purpose of a surety…
Are you planning to take your brick and mortar store online? That’s a great idea. While you will now be busy exploring the best technology to build your e-commerce store, do make sure that you start your research for the right payment gateway as well. Payment Gateway is integral to your online store since it’s the…
Studying for a degree can open up a lot of doors, but it also leaves most students with a lot of debt. £27,000 worth of tuition fees will normally be covered by a student loan, and on top of this there is commonly a maintenance loan to meet living expenses which will also eventually have…
Accounting reconciliation is essential for every business as it helps you identify and fix any unusual transactions that might be caused by any accounting errors or fraudulent charges. It is a practice to compare monthly transactions of your company’s financial accounts with monthly statements of the bank accounts or credit cards. Simply put, Singapore monthly…
In essence, credit is a trust that allows businesses to trade with each other on debt with the promise of future reimbursement. It plays a very important part in the day-to-day running of businesses and helps them keep functioning even at times when cash is not immediately available. Credit also helps companies grow by providing…
Compulsive Hoarding Syndrome has become widespread in the IT industry. Several service providers have emerged and promise to take care of a secured data destruction process and relieve you of the hoarding requirements. For organizations across different domains it would extend to information like past financial statements, personal records of past employees, lease records, contract…
Electronic payments, banking and credit card usage provide a welcome convenience for customers and most retailers. However, the mega data breaches of 2014 created extreme doubt in those hit by the wave of electronic crime. Big names such as eBay, JPMorgan Chase and Home Deport took vast hits because of these malicious attacks. Sadly, these…
Recently the The Economist published an article in their Buttonwood column denouncing the claims about the end of capitalism with ravaging examples of its resurgence via online business models of enterprises such as Etsy, Airbnb, Google and so on. I have long suspected the venerable journalistic news source to be a mouthpiece of capitalistic agendas…
Startups looking for ecosystems with lower costs of living and more opportunities often find overseas Asian markets as a more viable option. Starting a business in Singapore may create a lot of difference as many industry watchers have noted that the operating conditions for business in this South East Asian nation are prime. SBS Consulting specializes…
The latest report by Hawksford Singapore reveals that the year 2015 has kicked off with a soft start compared to previous quarters, but Singapore remains a fertile environment that is attracting entrepreneurs, investors and enterprises alike. The preceding quarters had phenomenally high business formation numbers. The mellowed global economic performance in the beginning of the…
Even though the global economy is still in a worrying state and position around the world, there are pockets of places that are achieving success and making financial progress. Cities like New York and London are achieving peak levels which haven’t been seen since before the crash and other markets such as Hong Kong, Monaco,…
Every day we get tons of emails from the loyal readers of our blog enquiring about health insurance. Considering the bulk of emails, we are not always able to get through each and every one of them. But from the mails that we do read, we have noticed that a lot of people are confused…
When faced with the idea of virtual currency, many aren’t sure how to think of it. After all, virtual currency has yet to become mainstream. Or has it already? The truth is that virtual currency may soon be available as a method of payment at your local retailer, and that you may be able to…
