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Horse Business Management, Protection and Profitability
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson
This department is specifically for equestrian professionals who want to find meaningful information, tools and resources that will help them run their businesses more easily, profitably and successfully!
New Articles are added weekly and often daily. We are committed to bringing you the most up to date information and best business strategies available. We encourage you to email us with any suggestions, requests or feedback.
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What's NOT Deductible - Tips for U.S. Horse Businesses
Carol Gordon, CPA
Last month, I discussed items that are deductible on your business tax return. This month, I'm going to mention some items that are not tax-deductible for your business. Let me just repeat one idea from last month -- In order for an expense to be deductible, it must be both ordinary and . . . More
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What Expenses Are Tax Deductible for a U.S. Horse Business?
Carol Gordon, CPA
With the close of 2009 and tax time right around the corner many equestrian professionals are getting their taxes together and trying to make the most out of any and all possible deductions here is a handy alphabetical list of . . . More
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Save Time and Money! Get Your Horse Business Tax Documents Organized In Just A Few Easy Steps!
Carol Gordon, CPA
You need to get your records organized. But you open the file/shoebox/drawer and there is just so much there, in no particular order. That looks like a whole day's worth of work and there are horses to be ridden, lessons to be taught and stalls to be cleaned. So you put away your good intentions for another day. It doesn't have to be that way. Here's how to get organized for your 2009 tax return without spending lots of precious time sitting at your desk. . . . More
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Is Your Horse Business Feeling the Squeeze? 15 Tips for Getting Paid
It is with more and more frequency that horse professionals are asking us how to get their clients to pay on time and sometimes get paid pay at all. Here are a dozen or so quick tips to help you get paid. We hope you will all add your own comments i.e. what's working for you and any suggestions you may have for your fellow members in the comment area below. . . . More
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Horse Business Income Diversification Chart
One of the most important steps to developing additional income streams is to successfully intergrate them into your business. Use this chart to help you identify cross promotion opportunities and . . . More
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Roping In Some Extra Cash - 15 Equestrian Affilate Programs
One way to diversify your income without adding to your body's physical workload is to participate in affiliate programs. Affiliate programs essentially pay you a commission on sales from customers that you refer through a link placed on your website, newsletter or email etc.. - Here is a list of Equestrian related affiliate programs for you to consider . . . More
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Legal Aspects of Hauling Your Horse
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law
Industry experts have written numerous articles over the years about how to prepare your horse for the hauling process. This article will address what to consider from a legal standpoint. Please keep these suggestions in mind before your horse makes an interstate or international trip . . . More
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March 2010
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