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Chris Macksey
COULD “THE MENU’S” RESTAURANT “HAWTHORN” ...

Amidst all the mayhem of “The Menu”, I found myself wondering that exact question. How on earth could a restaurant with five tables on a private island actually be financially feasible?

COULD “THE MENU’S” RESTAURANT “HAWTHORN” ACTUALLY EXIST?
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Chris Macksey
What is Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family & ...

President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act requiring companies to provide both limited paid sick leave and expanded family leave to employees impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak effective April 1st. We're joined by Gaye Weinberger of Organization Ink as we touch on Unemployment, Sick and Paid leave and how it all works.

What is Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family & Medical Leave?
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Chris Macksey
COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Rules

The CARES Act includes a loan program for keeping employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 epidemic. Here's how it works!

COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Rules
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Chris Macksey
Connecting Your AMex to One Bank Feed in ...

You may have noticed in the last couple of weeks that AMex’s bank connection in Quickbooks Online switched to a multi-card setup, where each employee card gets its only account in the chart of accounts. This is great if you have two or three cards, but if you have half a dozen or more… well, it’s a real pain in the ass. Here’s how to fix it.

Connecting Your AMex to One Bank Feed in Quickbooks Online
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How to manage labor costs for your restaurant efficiently

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How to manage labor costs for your restaurant efficiently

Here are some much more sustainable strategies for streamlining your restaurant’s labor costs.

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Summer 2020: Reopening Your Restaurant During COVID-19

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Summer 2020: Reopening Your Restaurant During COVID-19

Some areas of focus to consider when reopening your restaurant during COVID-19

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Sparknotes for the PPP “Flexibility Act,” and updated PPP spreadsheet

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Sparknotes for the PPP “Flexibility Act,” and updated PPP spreadsheet

Our newest Sparknotes for the continued series of SBA guidance releases. Extension on PPP funds spending and an update on FTE's.

Client Spotlight: Bright Ideas Brewing

Client Spotlight: Bright Ideas Brewing

Through their house-made craft brews, Bright Ideas generates a sense of community between locals, tourists, and beer-drinkers from all corners.

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SparkNotes on the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

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SparkNotes on the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

We’ve simplified the language of the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application for you.

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Opening Up Your Restaurant with COVID-19 Restrictions

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Opening Up Your Restaurant with COVID-19 Restrictions

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, many small businesses beg the question; is it worth it to open back up?

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PPP Forgiveness: Employees Refusing Work

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PPP Forgiveness: Employees Refusing Work

One common question we’ve seen recently is “What if my employee doesn’t want to come back?” Here are a few resources regarding the next steps.

ABCC Extends Posting to 120 Days

ABCC Extends Posting to 120 Days

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has further extended posting to 120 days. This applies to liquor bills dated between January 18th, 2020 and April 15th, 2020.

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PPP Loan Tracking Spreadsheet: Recording Your PPP Loan in Quickbooks

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PPP Loan Tracking Spreadsheet: Recording Your PPP Loan in Quickbooks

Did you get your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan? Do you know how to account for it? Here’s our guide on recording the bookkeeping transactions.

PPP Loan Forgiveness Tracking Spreadsheet

PPP Loan Forgiveness Tracking Spreadsheet

So, you’re one of the lucky ones that got their hands on that sweet, sweet paycheck protection program moolah. Fantastic. Now, you need to figure out how to track all of this money, so you can maximize your forgiveness. We’re going to walk through one of three methods of keeping the books.

 

Looking for a Quote?

Every hospitality business is a little different. Some businesses have catering, retail, multiple locations, maybe even some skeletons in the closets. That’s fine! We’ve seen it all, but we need to know all this before we’re ready to give you a quote. We promise, it won’t take long, so:

 
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