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If you're ready to start making money on your blog, we can help you! Our list of money-making ideas can help you increase your blog's income.

If you’re creating engaging content on your blog, employing proven SEO strategies, and using great images on your posts, you’re ready to start making money on your blog! Most bloggers know what catches a reader’s eye because they’ve been consumers of great blogs long before they started their own. But behind all the beautiful images and interesting, witty copy, there is a money-making business.

Here are a few ways to start making money on your blog:

  • Advertising: Companies will pay you to advertise their products on your website. Sounds easy enough, right? Ads should be relevant to your readers, but not overwhelm your content. The most popular ad network is Google Adsense, which is relatively easy to get into and set up. You can also use other ad networks such as BlogHer, Beacon Ads, Federated Media, Sovrn, Media.net, Rivit and Sway. Advertising doesn’t create the revenue that it did a few years ago, but many bloggers still find success with it. Hosting ads on your blog is a great way for you as a novice blogger to start making money on your blog.
  • Sponsored Posts: If you have a decent following on your blog, then you can contact companies and see if they’re interested in sponsoring one of your posts. It’s usually best to start with companies whose products you already use. They’ll likely want to know your monthly page views and how far-reaching their potential sponsorship will be. Hint: Contact their media relations person directly. A quick way to find out who that is to contact at that company is to send them a quick tweet on Twitter–”yoo-hoo! Who do I contact about xyz.” This might result in a quicker response than an email.
  • Affiliate Links: An affiliate link is a hyperlink on your blog or post that contains the ID of a product another company is trying to sell. Advertisers track how much traffic comes from the hyperlink on your blog. If a visitor from your site buys the product you advertised, you receive a portion of sales.
  • Digital Products: Why not use your blog to sell your own products instead of someone else’s? When you sell your own products you don’t have to share the profits with anyone else. Popular digital products for bloggers to sell include printables, digital courses, E-books, photos (stock photography is great,) the options are endless. Just make sure your products align with your blog’s purpose and mission.
  • Services: Are you an SEO master? How about a graphic designer, web designer, social media manager? You can offer your services to fellow bloggers by creating branding for their business, building a custom WordPress template or helping them monetize their Pinterest account.
  • Physical Products: In addition to selling digital products, you can start making money on your blog by selling physical products. If you run a craft blog, sell your crafts on Etsy. If you’re cooking up something in the kitchen, create a cookbook to sell. Consider selling clothing with your branding on it, or any other physical item associated with your blog that your readers might be interested in.

How do you make money on your blog? Drop a line in the comments below and help us add to this list.

 

Love this post in our Business of Blogging Series? You might also enjoy:

Separating the Blogging Myths from the Blogging Truths

Deciding on a Business Entity for your Blog

Obtaining a Tax ID Number and Proper Licenses to Run Your Blog Business

Creating and Maintaining an Organized Bookkeeping System for Your Blog

Tracking Blog Expenses the Right Way

How to Create a Budget for Your Blog

Making Smart Investments in Your Blog Business

Paying Estimated Quarterly Taxes for Your Blog Business

Hiring an Expert to Manage Your Blog Finances

Business of Blogging Part 4 - Start Making Money on Your Blog | Accounting & Taxes for Bloggers | Mazuma USA

If you're ready to start making money on your blog, we can help you! Our list of money-making ideas can help you increase your blog's income.

The Business of Blogging Part 3: Obtain Proper Licenses and a Tax ID Number

If you’ve already formed your business entity, the next step in turning your blog into a small business is to obtain a business license. Different cities and states require different licenses, so the licenses you need to obtain depend on your area.

    • Business License: The SBA has a guide on which federal and state licenses you need to obtain for your small business. Most bloggers do not need to obtain a federal license to do business, but most states do require bloggers to have a general business license.
    • Sales Tax Permit: If you are selling goods or services on your blog,  you may need to get a sales tax license or permit. Contact your state’s department of revenue or taxation to find out if you need to apply for a sales tax permit or resale number. You’ll typically need one if you sell, rent or lease goods or provide a taxable service on your blog.
    • Home Occupation Permit: If you’re running your blog exclusively from your home, you’ll likely also need a Home Occupation Permit. Read more about home-based businesses on the SBA website for more guidance on what you need to legally operate out of your home. All of the above licenses and permits can be obtained from your local government website.
    • Employer Identification or Tax ID Number. You will be required to obtain an EIN for your blog. For more information on how to do this, visit this post. Your EIN is a one-time request and is good for the life of your business.

You’ll want to make sure you keep up on the renewal dates of your business licenses and permits. Most require renewal every year, and you should be reminded by mail of your renewal date. Keep track of licensing and renewal fees as those are tax deductible.

After you form your business entity and obtain proper licenses, you’re ready to start blogging as an actual business! However, your small business obligations do not end here. There are several maintenance responsibilities that must be kept up on such as estimated quarterly taxes, accounting and small business bookkeeping, and filing taxes as a business.

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The Business of Blogging Part 2: Decide on a Business Entity

In Part 1 of our Turn Your Blog Into a Business series, we debunked the most common myths behind blogging as a business. If you’re serious about turning your blog into a small business, you’ll need to get legal in order to properly file taxes and avoid trouble with the IRS later on. While opening a legitimate small business may seem intimidating and a little scary, it’s actually fairly easy to do.

The first step in turning your blog into a small business is deciding on and forming a business entity. There are three common entities bloggers choose from: Sole Proprietor, LLC, and S. Corporation.

Sole Proprietor

Most bloggers form a Sole Proprietorship when they’re just starting out. This means that you own and operate the business by yourself, and are responsible for all profits, losses, and debts. You may already be running a sole proprietorship without knowing it if you’re making money from your blog.

When it comes to taxes, sole proprietors files as individuals and use a Schedule C form, in addition to a standard Form 1040. Sole proprietors are accountable for withholding and paying taxes, including self-employment and estimated quarterly taxes. add links

No legal paperwork is needed to form a sole proprietorship, but your city or state may require you to obtain a business license. To see what business license(s) you may need to obtain depending on your area, visit the SBA website.

The advantages to forming a sole proprietorship for your blogging business are that it is the least expensive entity to form, you have complete control of the business, and tax preparation is quick and easy.

LLC

A Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) is also a good option for bloggers. While an LLC is a little more expensive to form, an LLC offers liability protection that a sole proprietorship does not. It allows you to separate your business assets from your personal assets.

If your business is sued or runs into financial trouble, the business will be responsible (and not you personally). In addition, forming a corporation or LLC may lower your tax bill.

An LLC must be registered in the state where it does business. Each state varies slightly, but in general they all require you to choose a distinct name and to file articles of organization.

The “articles of organization” is a document that legitimizes your LLC. It includes information like your business name, address, and the names of its members. For most states, you file with the Secretary of State. However, other states may require that you file with a different office such as the State Corporation Commission, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, or the Division of Corporations & Commercial Code. Many states charge a filing fee for the articles of organization.

For a single owned LLC, taxes are filed just like a sole proprietor. An LLC with multiple members would file a Form 1065 to establish a partnership.

The IRS guide to Limited Liability Companies provides all relevant tax forms and additional information regarding their purpose and use.

S. Corporation

An S Corp is similar to an LLC in that it is treated as its own entity separate from the individual. Members of an S corporation pay income tax on the wages they receive and must have regularly scheduled director and shareholder meetings. S Corps are more expensive to form and require more maintenance as a business entity. They are generally not recommended for bloggers who are just starting their small business.

For more information on the different types of business entities, visit the SBA website. Need help choosing which type of business entity is best for your blog? We can help!

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You’ve been blogging for a while now and realize that more people than just your grandma are reading your posts. In fact, you’ve earned yourself an impressive audience. It sparks a little idea in your mind…what if I could make money from my blogging hobby?

Now what?

The internet is a huge space. There are over 70 million blogs in existence and 95% of those blogs are abandoned. There is room for you. For your blog. And you can finally make money doing what you’re passionate about if you’re willing to put forth a few hours a day and a whole lot of effort. If you’re ready to take your blog to the next level, we’ll walking you through the steps to make it happen.

The first order of business is to separate the blogging myths from the blogging truths. There are plenty of people out there who can tell you how great of a writer/crafter/stylist/chef you are and that you’re sure to be an instant success, but there’s a little more to it than that.

Separate the Blogging Myths from the Blogging Truths

Here are the top three blogging myths and the truths behind them:

Myth #1: It’d be awesome if all you had to do to run a successful blogging business is write killer content, wouldn’t it? Unfortunately, that isn’t reality. There are plenty of bloggers who are smart, crafty, passionate, thrifty, have great style, and enough skill to compose inspiring posts about what they love. Those bloggers, however, are not the ones making full-time incomes from their website. Maybe this is where you’re at. Allow us to gently burst your bubble and inform you that it takes more than great content to make money from a blog. There is a lot more behind the scenes work done for successful blogs, and many bloggers work a full-time schedule, and then some. Understand that you will spend thousands of hours collaborating, negotiating, advertising, designing, posting on social media, and employing SEO strategies to get your blog seen by a large audience. Don’t bank on your writing skills alone; you simply cannot build a successful blogging business without putting in the work.

Myth #2: All it will take is one viral post for your blog to be a success. There are success stories where this is the case, but those are the exception, not the rule. Don’t plan on your blog taking off and making millions, even if one of your posts goes viral. You’ll need plenty of quality content, proper SEO tactics, and probably a little bit of investment money to make your blog a success. In addition to one (or lots!) of viral posts, you’ll need to have a highly functional and user-friendly website that is attractive in design and style, as well as some business management techniques to build a genuinely successful blogging business.

Myth #3: You will make a lot of money in a short amount of time as soon as you turn your blog into an official business. A lot of new bloggers buy into this myth, and it’s easy to do. Often times bloggers focus on their own content and what they are doing, rather than taking some time to watch what others are doing to be successful. There are plenty of people who do what you do and blog about it, but what separates the successful blogs from the abandoned ones is a lot of time and expertise. If you’re serious about your blogging business, you’ll likely need to invest a little bit of money upfront for things like a professional logo design, a website template, your own domain, a business license, and more. Not to worry though, all of these expenses are deductible and can be used to reduce your tax obligation when you go to file taxes.

There are plenty of bloggers who are smart

Successful blogs take a lot of work and a lot of patience to turn into something great. Your blog likely won’t top the “must-read” lists overnight, but with some perseverance, dedication, and a business mindset, you’re sure to see success with it in the long run.

Love this post in our Business of Blogging Series? You might also enjoy:

Deciding on a Business Entity for your Blog

Obtaining a Tax ID Number and Proper Licenses to Run Your Blog Business

Start Making Money on Your Blog

Creating and Maintaining an Organized Bookkeeping System for Your Blog

Tracking Blog Expenses the Right Way

How to Create a Budget for Your Blog

Making Smart Investments in Your Blog Business

Paying Estimated Quarterly Taxes for Your Blog Business

Hiring an Expert to Manage Your Blog Finances

If you’ve been following along on our Build Your Business in 2016 series, you’ve already reviewed your website, and performed a social media audit. Now it’s time to review your contact information and other websites your business may appear on. Keep in mind that all of these sites may not apply to your company (especially if you don’t have a physical address), so just use what works for you to improve your business’ online presence.

searching your company name

  • Start by searching your company name in a variety of ways. Use a few different search engines, be intuitive about what clients may type in when they’re searching for you, and see what comes up. Make sure you’re easy to reach by customers and that all listings that appear contain correct contact information for your business. Yext will take care of this for you for a fee, or you can do it yourself. If you come across listings that are incorrect, be sure to go into that site and make relevant changes.
  • Make sure the first 10 pages of a Google search of your company contains correct contact information. Do this for all social media sites and Yellowpages as well.
  • Next, update your Google+ page, or create one if you don’t already have one. Keep in mind that any photos you upload here will be at the top of Google results when someone searches for your company so they should be professional and well done.
  • Add your company to Google Maps and Google Local, if these apply to your type of company.
  • Create a Yelp listing, if you don’t already have one. Your listing should have professional photos and updated contact information, and you should also respond immediately when people post about your company. Give them a quick “thank you” for positive reviews or provide great customer service if they complain about their interaction with your business.
  • Go through other review sites and update your company information and respond to any reviews left there by customers. A few sites to check are Angie’s List, Better Business Bureau (BBB), Bing Places, Citysearch, Merchant Circle, Trip Advisor, Open Table, Yahoo Local, Yellow Pages, Amazon (customer reviews), and any other review sites where customers and clients may be talking about your company.

Keep your business image sharp by maintaining a professional presence online that is updated and refreshed as things change with your company.

Read the rest of the series here and here.

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In case you needed a little extra motivation to get your taxes done before the rapidly approaching April 18th deadline, here are a few reasons to get you moving.

Here is Vyde’s top ten list of reasons to file your taxes early this year:
  1. You can actually file your taxes now and not pay your tax bill until the due date. So offload the stress and save up to pay your tax bill, and you’re good to go!
  2. Get your refund on it’s way. If you’re receiving a tax refund this year, filing early will get you your money sooner.
  3. Prevent identity theft. Criminals can use your name and Social Security number to file a false return and get your big whopper of a return in their pocket instead of yours. Obviously, this can’t be done if your taxes have already been filed so getting it done early helps protect you.
  4. Reduce errors. Take your time and don’t feel pressured by the April 18th deadline. Instead, set an earlier deadline for yourself and work through your taxes as efficiently as possible.
  5. Help your college-aspiring student apply for FAFSA. If your child or dependent is applying for financial aid for college, they’ll likely need your income tax return.
  6. Get organized with your business and reflect on last year’s numbers. If you didn’t take the time at the end of last year to reflect on your income and expenses, now is a great time to see how the last year ended financially. Make projections for this year, adjust your budget where necessary, and make a plan to stay organized in the future.
  7. Gives you time to set up a tax payment plan with the IRS. If you can’t meet your tax obligation right away, you can set up a plan with the IRS to make monthly payments until you’re all paid up.
  8. More one-on-one access with your accountant. By mid-March of the 2015 tax season, 74 million people had already filed their income taxes. That left the remaining 57 million just one month to file theirs by the deadline. Filing early gives your accountant more time to field your questions and catch any deductions you may have missed.
  9. Early filers receive larger refunds. According to statistics from the IRS, taxpayers who file by mid-February get significantly larger refunds than those who file later—almost $450 on average.
  10. Reduce your stress. The IRS tax deadline isn’t flexible, so filing taxes is not a task you can put off for long. File early and get on your way to a beach vacation–or at least get back to fulfilling the needs of your business.
 

Vyde’s top ten list of reasons to file your taxes early

Need help filing your taxes this year? Give us a call and we can take care of it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions: 

     

      1. Why should I file my taxes early?
        Filing early allows you to offload stress, receive your refund sooner, prevent identity theft, and reduce errors by giving yourself more time.

      1. Can I file my taxes now and delay payment?
        Yes! You can file your taxes now and pay any owed taxes by the April 18th deadline, allowing you to manage your finances more effectively.

      1. How does filing early help with FAFSA?
        If your child is applying for financial aid, they’ll need your income tax return. Filing early ensures you have this document ready for their FAFSA application.

      1. Will I get a larger refund if I file early?
        Yes! Statistics show that taxpayers who file by mid-February receive significantly larger refunds, averaging almost $450 more than those who file later.

      1. What are the benefits of having more time with my accountant?
        Filing early provides your accountant with more time to answer your questions and identify potential deductions you might have missed, optimizing your tax return.

    So you’ve reviewed your website and got it looking top-notch? That’s great! The next step in improving your online presence is to perform a quarterly social media audit. Here is a quick checklist for doing that:

    Make a list of all social media accounts

    • Make a list of all social media accounts that your business is part of and plan to update each account. Note any specific edits that you’ve been meaning to fix and haven’t yet.
    • While you’re doing this, make a list of all usernames and passwords and store them in a safe place. Update your passwords as needed and share them with the correct people in your company.
    • Make sure all links on your website and newsletter work properly and are directed to the correct account. Only display links of accounts that are actively managed.
    • Check all contact information: make sure phone numbers, emails, links to websites, and addresses are current on all accounts. Refresh your “about” page(s) and business description as needed.
    • Update all cover photos with a fresh look and make sure any important information isn’t hidden behind profile pictures. Your cover photos should show the benefits of your product or service, have a call to action, or show happy people with your product or logo. Check out this complete list of social media cover photo sizes before you begin designing.
    • Create an editorial calendar for your team. It should include a consistent posting schedule for all social media accounts. A good rule of thumb is to update your Facebook page at least once a week, Twitter once a day, Instagram two to three times a week, and Pinterest at least once a week. Ideally, a member of your team could manage all social media accounts and post even more than that. A great resource for scheduling your social media posts from all accounts is Hootsuite.com.
    • Place a call-to-action on your social media accounts. You can use Facebook to share an “offer” (maybe a free month of your service or a coupon for your followers); post a few quick tweets asking followers to sign up for your newsletter, or include a link in your social media posts that simply directs traffic to your website.
    • Plan contests, sales, discounts, and giveaways for the year and advertise them through social media. All of these things should be announced and advertised in advance, and then include an extra push on social media while the sale or giveaway is occurring.

    Not only do refreshed and well-maintained social media accounts keep your business image looking sharp, they help you engage with your followers, learn about your audience, and interact with current and potential customers on a personal level.

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    Unfortunately, owning a small business does not exempt you from paying personal income taxes. Many business owners pay themselves a set salary from their business profits, which is considered taxable income. Other business owners (normally smaller businesses) just invest what is necessary to keep the business running and then keep the remainder of the profits as their pay. The type of business entity you chose when you formed your company determines exactly how your money is taxed. If your company is growing rapidly, you may want to reevaluate your business structure and change it if necessary. Here’s a quick overview of business structures and the tax implications of each one:

    • Sole Proprietors: A sole proprietor owns and operates a business on their own, which means they are personally responsible for all profits, losses, and debts for the company. Even if you haven’t established a formal business structure yet, if you’re making money working for yourself, you’ve got a sole proprietorship on your hands. Sole proprietors file their income taxes as individuals with a 1040, and use an additional Schedule C form to report their income and deductions. Sole proprietors are accountable for withholding and paying taxes, including self-employment and estimated quarterly taxes.
    • LLC: An LLC offers additional liability protection that a Sole Proprietorship does not. If your business is sued or runs into financial trouble, the business will be responsible (and not you personally). In addition, forming a corporation or LLC may lower your tax bill. For a single owned LLC, taxes are filed just like a sole proprietor (aka an individual). An LLC with multiple members would file a Form 1065 to establish a partnership.
    • S. Corporation: An S Corp is similar to an LLC in that it is treated as its own entity separate from the individual. Members of an S Corporation are paid just like employees and must file personal income taxes on the wages they receive. An S Corporation files a tax return but the profit or loss passes through a Schedule K-1 to the individual income tax return. Each shareholder who receives a K-1 must factor in the profit or loss in determining the amount of estimated tax payments to be paid.
    • C Corp: A C Corp is taxed on its income rather than a pass through entity. Profits are taxed when earned and taxed again when distributed, often called “double taxation.” Owners must pay estimated tax payments based on the profit. Using this structure, the entity files a standalone tax return and pays taxes at the corporate level.

     

     

    Tracking receipts can be a huge headache for small business owners. Creating an organized system to store all of those receipts (and finding them when it’s time to file taxes!) can be an even bigger headache.

    Here are the top 3 ways to track receipts for your small business this year:

    Take a photo and manually track receipts.

    • Take a photo and manually track receipts. Yes, it’s that easy! The IRS accepts digital copies of receipts as proof and they take a lot less room (and hassle) than hard copies. However, there are two rules that go along with this. First, make sure that the photo is identical to the original receipt. That means you need a good quality photo that is completely readable. Second, store the scanned copy of the photo of the receipt somewhere very secure and make sure regular backups are taken. Create a system for tracking receipts on your computer by having a folder for each year, and then inside those folders, make new folders for each month. You can even break it down further within each month’s folder for the type of receipt, but that’s not necessary if you don’t have the time. (Ex. 2016>January>Travel Expenses.)
    • Use a Smartphone or Tablet App. There are a lot of handy apps for tracking receipts as a small business owner. A few of them include:
      • Shoeboxed: $9.95/month; for iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktop, this app allows you to snap photos of receipts and then categorize them. It also allows you to track miles driven for work.
      • Mint.com: free; for all mobile devices and allows you to track business expenses through your bank accounts. This is especially helpful if you have a separate bank account for your business.
      • Onereceipt.com: free; for all mobile devices, allows you to store your receipts in the cloud, automatically pulls receipts from your emails, and organizes your spending into categories.
    • The Old School Method. There’s nothing wrong with a good old paper and pen method of tracking receipts, and it works great for many business owners. Here are a few recommendations for tracking paper receipts:photocd691f
      • Have a folder for each month. Put all your receipts into that folder and then spend an hour or two each month entering the receipts into a spreadsheet.
      • Use a spiral bound notebook and pen. Tape your receipts into the notebook, one per page, and then jot down what the expense was for on the side of the page.
      • Copy your receipts with a copy machine so that you get a clean, unwrinkled 8.5×11” sheet, and then stick it in a filing cabinet with appropriate labels.

    Do you have any awesome tips for tracking receipts? We would love to hear them so we can help others even more with their small business bookkeeping!

    FAQs for Tracking Receipts in Small Business Bookkeeping

    1. How can I track receipts efficiently for tax purposes? Utilize digital methods like photographing receipts, organizing folders on your computer by year and month, or leverage smartphone apps designed for receipt tracking and expense categorization.

    2. Are there specific apps or tools recommended for receipt tracking? Yes, consider apps like Shoeboxed for photo-categorization, Mint.com for bank-integrated expense tracking, or Onereceipt.com for cloud-based storage and email receipt import.

    3. Is there a traditional way to track paper receipts effectively? Absolutely! Organize paper receipts by month in folders, maintain a spiral-bound notebook for entries, or create clean copies via a copier and file them neatly for easy access.

    4. What’s the importance of maintaining an organized system for receipts? Organizing receipts streamlines tax filing, expense tracking, and financial record-keeping, ensuring easy retrieval and accuracy in small business bookkeeping.

    5. Do you have additional tips for efficient receipt tracking? Share your expert tips in the comments to enhance small business bookkeeping and help others navigate receipt tracking effectively!

     

    Ways to Pay Your Tax Bill

    Tax season doesn’t equate to a refund for everybody. If you owe a tax bill this year, the IRS offers methods of quick and easy payment. No matter how you deliver your payment–online, on your smartphone, or delivery by horseback, make sure your tax bill is paid by April 18th.

    1. DirectPay. The quickest and easiest method of payment, this can be used to pay your individual tax bill, or your estimated quarterly taxes. No need to register, you’ll receive instant confirmation upon payment.
    2. IRS2Go App. Download the free app to your smartphone and pay your tax bill by credit or debit card quickly and on-time. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App store, Google Play, or Amazon and is available for all devices.
    3. Credit or Debit Card. These standard service providers are safe and secure, but come with a small processing fee. Most fees are around $2.50.
    4. Pay when you E-file. If you file your tax return electronically, you can pay your tax bill right then and there, or even schedule it for a later date. Fund are taken directly from the bank account information you enter. Many tax return softwares like Turbotax also allow you to pay your tax bill when you e-file.

    Can’t pay your full tax bill right now? You can set up a payment plan with the IRS to pay your tax bill over time. Learn how to do that here.

    Weren’t able to talk to a virtual bookkeeper and a little behind on last year’s taxes? Learn how to pay last year’s tax bill here.