Let’s cut to the chase. If you’re running a plumbing, electrical, or construction business in Los Angeles or Orange County, you can’t afford financial blind spots. The difference between a profitable year and a money pit often comes down to what’s happening behind the scenes in your books. Most owners I meet are experts at…
Introducción: Vender mucho no significa ganar dinero La industria restaurantera en Los Ángeles es brutal. Usted puede tener el local lleno un viernes por la noche en Boyle Heights o West Hollywood, facturar miles de dólares y, sin embargo, al final del mes, darse cuenta de que no queda nada en la cuenta del banco.…
Introducción: La Auditoría no es cuestión de “Si”, sino de “Cuándo” Para muchos dueños de negocios en Los Ángeles, recibir una carta del California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) genera más ansiedad que una carta del IRS. ¿Por qué? Porque las leyes del impuesto sobre las ventas (Sales Tax) en California son complejas,…
Introducción: ¿Está su negocio listo para el 2026? Faltan pocas semanas para cerrar el año. Mientras muchos dueños de negocios en Los Ángeles, Orange County y el Inland Empire están ocupados con las ventas de la temporada festiva, los cambios legislativos que entran en vigor el 1 de enero de 2026 ya están a la…
Introducción: El idioma no debe ser una barrera para el éxito de su empresa Abrir un negocio en Los Ángeles es el sueño de muchos empresarios latinos. Desde restaurantes en Boyle Heights hasta empresas de construcción en el Valle de San Fernando, la comunidad hispana es el motor que impulsa gran parte de la economía…
📋 The 3 Easiest Ways to Organize Small Business Expenses in California If you’re a small business owner in California, keeping your expenses perfectly organized isn’t just about taxes—it’s about staying compliant, maximizing deductions, and knowing your true profitability. Chaos is costly. As a financial controller with 18+ years of experience, I know not everyone…
In California, a single sentence can cost a small business $50,000 or more: “Oh, don’t worry, they’re just a 1099 contractor.” This common phrase—and the misunderstanding behind it—is the single biggest compliance “nightmare” facing Los Angeles business owners. Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) fundamentally changed the rules. The old “if-they-say-they’re-a-contractor-it’s-fine”-test is long gone. Now, the…
Running a landscaping business in Los Angeles is a high-stakes, high-reward venture. From designing drought-tolerant masterpieces in Santa Monica to maintaining sprawling estates in Pasadena, the opportunities are vast. But so are the financial complexities. Unlike a simple “mow-and-blow” operation, a professional LA landscaping business is a serious construction company. You are a C-27 contractor,…
For entrepreneurs in Southern California, the “border” between Los Angeles and Orange County is more than just a line on a map—it’s a critical financial decision. Where you register your business can have a dramatic impact on your tax liability, labor costs, and monthly overhead. While both counties are part of the same Southern California…
Pasadena isn’t just another part of Los Angeles. With its own distinct business districts like Old Pasadena, the Playhouse Village, and the South Lake tech corridor, Pasadena has a unique economic identity. From the innovators at Caltech and JPL to its thriving professional services, retail, and restaurant scenes, running a business here comes with specific…