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Idea of the Day®

September 25, 2023

USPTO Launches Beta Version of New Trademark Search Tool

The beta version launches so the government can collect feedback to refine the search experience. The trademark database includes every trademark that’s been registered or applied for. You can search for words in trademarks, products, or owners. Tips on refining your search can be found here.  #IdeaoftheDay

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September 21, 2023

Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash

By Barbara Weltman

The old expression “cash is king” really hits the mark during a recession. SCORE reports that 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. To help recession-proof your business, be sure to have cash and manage it wisely. Here are some ways to do it: Getting the cash you need For most businesses, having […]

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Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash

September 19, 2023

Proposed Changes in Overtime Rules and What to Do About Them

By Barbara Weltman

If certain employees work more than 40 hours in a workweek, they must be paid time and a half. This requirement can’t be avoided in most cases by giving workers comp time. The thresholds for determining whether certain employees are subject to this overtime rule was last changed in 2019. Now, the DOL has proposed […]

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Proposed changes in overtime rules and what to do about them

September 14, 2023

10 Work Arrangement Options for Office Employees

By Barbara Weltman

The labor shortage that resulted from the pandemic persists today. This means that employers must devise work arrangements to attract and retain valued employees. During the pandemic, working from home became the norm for many employees. Is that still a desirable arrangement? What is best for employees that can meet employer needs? There’s no one-size-fits-all. […]

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10 Work Arrangement Options for Office Employees

September 12, 2023

The Good and the Bad of Using AI to Create Content

By Barbara Weltman

Today, anyone (including me) can figure out how to use ChatGPT (Open AI) to create content. It can produce blogs, marketing materials, video scripts, and more. This generative AI tool is free and can be helpful. But there are some serious issues to note. Here’s my take on how I’ve been using it and what […]

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The Good and the Bad of Using AI to Generate Content

September 7, 2023

25 Years Since the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998

By Barbara Weltman

It’s impossible these days to listen to or read the media or view social media posts without finding out something about the IRS. In 1998, Congress enacted the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act. It passed unanimously in the Senate and made significant changes in IRS rules as well as tax rules for taxpayers. […]

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25 Years Since IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998

September 5, 2023

Helping Employees with their Student Loans

By Barbara Weltman

It’s that time of the year when thoughts turn to back-to-school activities. For many, repaying student loan debt may be among these activities. The Federal Reserve says student loan debt is $1.77 trillion. A plan for the federal government to forgive some of this debt was struck down in June by the U.S. Supreme Court. A […]

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Helping Employees with Student Loan Debt

August 31, 2023

Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners

By Barbara Weltman

Does it pay to be highly successful? From a personal and professional viewpoint, sure. You get satisfaction from helping your clients and customers and achieving milestones, as well as financial rewards. But from a tax viewpoint, success has its downside. Federal tax rules may penalize your efforts. Higher income tax rates aren’t the only things […]

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Added Tax Costs for Successful Business Owners

August 30, 2023

Considering Retirement? Don’t Just Shut Down Your Business, Sell It!

By Achim Neumann

It’s a well-known fact that most business owners pour their heart and soul into their business ventures. When the time comes to retire, closing down the business may seem like the easiest way out. However, shuttering your business might not be the most profitable decision that you can make. Selling your business is a probably […]

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Selling Your Business

August 29, 2023

Recession Proof Your Business Using AI

By Barbara Weltman

Are we going to have a recession or not? Ask 3 economists and you get 3 different answers. The best course of action is to prepare and if we don’t have a recession, the business is in a better position anyway. One way to prepare is to deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI). It’s been reported that […]

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Recession Proof Your Business Using AI

August 24, 2023

10 Ways to Borrow Money for Your Business Now

By Barbara Weltman

You may need money for your business, but interest rates are high right now. It’s been reported that small businesses are paying the most for loans in 16 years, with the average rate on a short-term loan at 9.2% Still, you may need money to renovate your facilities, hire additional employees, invest in technology or expand […]

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10 Ways to Borrow Money for Your Business Now

August 22, 2023

Using Statistics and Where to Find Them

By Barbara Weltman

Mark Twain had a lot to say about statistics. He famously said: “there are lies, damned lies, and statistics.” He also said: “facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.” And he said: “data is like garbage. You’d better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it.” With those thoughts […]

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Using Statistics and Where to Find Data

August 17, 2023

AI Ethics for Your Business

By Barbara Weltman

According to FreshBooks study, 25% of small businesses are already using AI in some form, and 2 out of 3 businesses say they’ll be trying generative AI within the next 12 months. What’s more, 60% say that AI will dramatically change their businesses within the next 5 years. With the growing use of ChatGPT and other […]

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Barbara’s Books

J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2023

J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2023

By Barbara Weltman

The comprehensive handbook for American taxpayers looking for every legal tax deduction and credit This edition of this popular book has been fully updated to reflect the latest rulings and laws (including changes from the Inflation Reduction Act), allowing the reader you to easily refer to the appropriate deductions for their your particular needs. A […]

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Supplement to 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2023
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2023

J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2023

By Barbara Weltman

Comprehensive guide to small business tax write-offs and strategies from a leading name in tax If you own a small business, this comprehensive guide explains in easy-to-understand terms the essentials of business taxes to prepare you to work better with your CPA or other tax adviser or handle tax responsibilities on your own. Whether you’re […]

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500+ Big Ideas for Your Small Business

500+ Big Ideas for Your Small Business

By Barbara Weltman

Ideas you’ll use everyday! With only so many hours in the day, it’s impossible to stay on top of key developments and opportunities to help you run your business better and smarter. 500+ Big Ideas for Your Small Business gives you quick access to resources and tips you can use every day. Whether you’re a […]

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The Delivery Driver Tax and Business Guide, Kindle Edition

The Delivery Driver Tax and Business Guide, Kindle Edition

By Barbara Weltman

Your GPS to Get You Where You Want to Go in Your Business Do you enjoy driving and being your own boss with flexible work options? Are you looking for a part-time (or full-time) activity that earns good money? Maybe you’ve already discovered that there are great opportunities for making money with your car. Or, […]

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Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide

Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide

By Barbara Weltman

A Step-By-Step Road Map–with Checklists–to Get You Started Up, Profitable, and Successful  Whether you want to start up a part-time home-based business or jump in full throttle and work on it full time, you need a start-up guide. A road map! Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide will help you chart your course to work-from-home success. Written […]

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Home-Based Business Start-Up Guide
Guide to Self-Employment: Taxes, Strategies, and Money-Saving Tips for Schedule C filers, 2nd Edition

Guide to Self-Employment: Taxes, Strategies, and Money-Saving Tips for Schedule C filers, 2nd Edition

By Barbara Weltman

What every self-employed person needs to know about their taxes! If you’re self-employed, chances are the majority of your time is spent finding new customers or clients, servicing existing ones, and handling each and every aspect of your business. Freelancers, independent contractors, gig economy participants, and other individuals working for themselves need to be aware […]

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The Uber/Lyft Driver Tax & Business Guide, Kindle Edition

The Uber/Lyft Driver Tax & Business Guide, Kindle Edition

By Barbara Weltman

Created for Uber and Lyft drivers as their GPS — to help them get where they want to go in their business, safely and securely. Note: This e-Book has been updated with a new title and revised content (shown). Do you enjoy driving and being your own boss with flexible work options? Are you looking […]

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Smooth Failing

Smooth Failing

By Hudson Fusion

Presenting a recently-launched, updated, paperback edition!  Barbara Weltman takes an inspired look in Smooth Failing at the hard lessons learned when things go wrong. Through extensive interviews with entrepreneurs whose ventures failed for a variety of reasons — some stunningly unexpected, some painfully inevitable — Weltman gleans valuable insights about the small mistakes that can lead to large scale catastrophe.  Smooth Failing seeks to save readers from similar disaster — while empowering those who are learning from failures and adversity to bounce back stronger and wiser on the often rocky road to success.

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Small Business Survival Book

Small Business Survival Book

By Hudson Fusion

12 surefire ways for your business to survive and thrive! Owning a small business can be a fulfilling and financially rewarding experience, but to be successful, you must know what to do while the business is up and running, and, most importantly, what to do when the business runs into trouble. This book is definitely […]

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The Rational Guide to Building Small Business Credit

The Rational Guide to Building Small Business Credit

By Hudson Fusion

As Vicki Raeburn of Dun & Bradstreet notes in the forward, “…the successful creation of credit by small business has a significant effect on one of the most important business drivers, namely cash flow. …     [This book has] the information needed to understand and build business credit.”

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Jim Blasingame, Host of The Small Business Advocate Show, and author of the award-winning books, “The 3rd Ingredient,” and “The Age of the Customer” says:  “At a time when working from home is becoming the norm, why wouldn’t right now be a perfect time to start a home-based business? If you’re still with me, here’s the next logical question: Why wouldn’t you want to learn how to do that from someone who was home-based before it was cool? Someone who was making being home-based look good before technology made it easy.
Well, that person is my friend, Barbara Weltman, and she’s put all of her experience, wisdom and perspective in a new book, “Home-Based Business Start-up Guide.” It’s a by-the-numbers tutorial on how to launch a successful home-based business.
Let Barbara help you get your home-based business going with her book, and all of the other awesome resources she produces in support of small businesses. She’s the best.” — Jim

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“Your blogs contain information that everyone can use!

As a tax attorney and small business specialist, Barbara has a lot of great information to share. Barbara, your blogs contain information that everyone can use!  Your newly-expanded ebook, “175+ Big Ideas for Small Business” ebook has lots of great recommendations for small business owners.

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For a small business owner, the information [in your book] is absolutely one of the best I’ve come across! Thanks so much for the break-down of information.

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I just wanted to reach out and give you a very big, truly heartfelt “thank you” for all the work that you do to help small business owners grow and succeed.

More specifically, I wanted to offer you some praise for your blog posts and Idea of the Day®. My email inbox gets so very cluttered. And honestly, on most days I will do a wholesale delete of many, many messages. But I literally stop and specifically look for your name and your small business Idea of the Day®. I don’t want to miss it! In fact, I look forward to reading it daily (even on weekends!) because I know I’m going to learn something new that saves me money, time or just adds to my professional knowledge in a way that helps me help others too.

So thank you, thank you, thank you for your efforts!

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Thank you for finding this important information. Getting your daily email is like getting an MBA in small business.

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Thank You, Barbara!
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“Thank you, Barbara Weltman, for all of your articles and tax advice to small business owners! All the best.”

– Shane Madigan

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Thanks for providing such useful information!
“Thanks for providing such useful information!

I follow your blog religiously for the great tips you provide. I love the new look. It makes me smile to see that your blog got an update.  Thanks for providing such useful information.

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Barbara Weltman Is an Advocate for Small Business
“Barbara Weltman Is an Advocate for Small Business

She has been an advocate, public speaker, and resource for small business news since the release of her first book, J.K. Lasser’s Tax Deductions for Small Business, in 1995. Since then she has run her website, her Big Ideas for Small Business® newsletter, and her blog, not to mention written over a dozen books. Ms. Weltman is on this list twice because for many business owners, it is easier to scroll through her Twitter feed for trending topics and news events than search her website. However, if you don’t take a minute to read her newsletters or blog — you’re missing out.

– Meredith Wood, Fundera Ledger

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Great segment!!!
“Great segment!!!

Barbara Weltman is one smart cookie – I follow her on Twitter, and her content is always interesting and informative.

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Absolutely love your Idea of the Day®
“Absolutely love your Idea of the Day®

It’s BRIEF, concise and timely. Funny, I do a quick scan of my bloated mail box, quickly deleting what I feel is a time waster. But I NEVER delete Idea of the Day® until I’ve first opened it. Both you and Napoleon Hill’s Thought for the day ALWAYS get read. You’re in terrific company. Thanks.

– Don Aronowitz

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A Continued Big Thank You for Your Newsletter!
“A Continued Big Thank You for Your Newsletter!

You help me become better informed and to feel better connected to other small businesses even if just through knowing we’re all seeing your newsletter and paying attention to the same concerns. 

 

– Sally

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Always an excellent newsletter from you, Barbara!
“Always an excellent newsletter from you, Barbara!

Barbara’s newsletter and the information she shares are always useful and topical. Always an excellent newsletter from you, Barbara!

– Bob Benowitz

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Love your articles!
“Love your articles!

I love the simplicity of your articles.  — Marie

– Marie Porolniczak, CB

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Let Barbara help you get your home-based business going!
“Let Barbara help you get your home-based business going!

Jim Blasingame, Host of The Small Business Advocate Show, and author of the award-winning books, “The 3rd Ingredient,” and “The Age of the Customer” says:  “At a time when working from home is becoming the norm, why wouldn’t right now be a perfect time to start a home-based business? If you’re still with me, here’s the next logical question: Why wouldn’t you want to learn how to do that from someone who was home-based before it was cool? Someone who was making being home-based look good before technology made it easy.
Well, that person is my friend, Barbara Weltman, and she’s put all of her experience, wisdom and perspective in a new book, “Home-Based Business Start-up Guide.” It’s a by-the-numbers tutorial on how to launch a successful home-based business.
Let Barbara help you get your home-based business going with her book, and all of the other awesome resources she produces in support of small businesses. She’s the best.” — Jim

– Jim Blasingame, Host of The Small Business Advocate Show

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I Love Your Ideas of the Day!
“I Love Your Ideas of the Day!

I love your ideas of the day! They have become an instrumental part of my learning!

– Gina Bertoletti

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You should sign up for the Idea of the Day®
“You should sign up for the Idea of the Day®

You should sign up for the “Idea of the Day®” by Barbara Weltman. This will give you great tips and help you with your daily business needs. She writes every article with consummate skill.

– Lesley

View More
Your blogs contain information that everyone can use!
“Your blogs contain information that everyone can use!

As a tax attorney and small business specialist, Barbara has a lot of great information to share. Barbara, your blogs contain information that everyone can use!  Your newly-expanded ebook, “175+ Big Ideas for Small Business” ebook has lots of great recommendations for small business owners.

– Lisa Rubenfeld

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Best information for a small business owner!
“Best information for a small business owner!

For a small business owner, the information [in your book] is absolutely one of the best I’ve come across! Thanks so much for the break-down of information.

– Michelle Joe

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I don’t want to miss it!
“I don’t want to miss it!

I just wanted to reach out and give you a very big, truly heartfelt “thank you” for all the work that you do to help small business owners grow and succeed.

More specifically, I wanted to offer you some praise for your blog posts and Idea of the Day®. My email inbox gets so very cluttered. And honestly, on most days I will do a wholesale delete of many, many messages. But I literally stop and specifically look for your name and your small business Idea of the Day®. I don’t want to miss it! In fact, I look forward to reading it daily (even on weekends!) because I know I’m going to learn something new that saves me money, time or just adds to my professional knowledge in a way that helps me help others too.

So thank you, thank you, thank you for your efforts!

– Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach

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Getting your daily email is like getting an MBA in small business!
“Getting your daily email is like getting an MBA in small business!

Thank you for finding this important information. Getting your daily email is like getting an MBA in small business.

– J. S. Budnik

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Thank You, Barbara!
“Thank You, Barbara!

“Thank you, Barbara Weltman, for all of your articles and tax advice to small business owners! All the best.”

– Shane Madigan

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Thanks for providing such useful information!
“Thanks for providing such useful information!

I follow your blog religiously for the great tips you provide. I love the new look. It makes me smile to see that your blog got an update.  Thanks for providing such useful information.

– Lee Drozak

View More
Barbara Weltman Is an Advocate for Small Business
“Barbara Weltman Is an Advocate for Small Business

She has been an advocate, public speaker, and resource for small business news since the release of her first book, J.K. Lasser’s Tax Deductions for Small Business, in 1995. Since then she has run her website, her Big Ideas for Small Business® newsletter, and her blog, not to mention written over a dozen books. Ms. Weltman is on this list twice because for many business owners, it is easier to scroll through her Twitter feed for trending topics and news events than search her website. However, if you don’t take a minute to read her newsletters or blog — you’re missing out.

– Meredith Wood, Fundera Ledger

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Great segment!!!
“Great segment!!!

Barbara Weltman is one smart cookie – I follow her on Twitter, and her content is always interesting and informative.

– An eBay Radio listener – purplejaime1976

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Absolutely love your Idea of the Day®
“Absolutely love your Idea of the Day®

It’s BRIEF, concise and timely. Funny, I do a quick scan of my bloated mail box, quickly deleting what I feel is a time waster. But I NEVER delete Idea of the Day® until I’ve first opened it. Both you and Napoleon Hill’s Thought for the day ALWAYS get read. You’re in terrific company. Thanks.

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