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Barbara Weltman

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Barbara Weltman

Called “the guru of small business taxes” by The Wall Street Journal, Barbara has been working since 1977 as an attorney and small business advocate with a mission to make entrepreneurs smarter™.

Scale Your Business by Protecting IP

May 29, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection

“Intellectual property is a key aspect for economic development.” Craig Venteer, scientist known for leading one of the first draft sequences of the … Read more about Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection

Disasters Happen Be Prepared Now

May 27, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Disasters Happen: It’s Important to Be Prepared Now

As a Florida resident, I’m acutely aware of hurricane season, which begins in the Atlantic on June 1 and runs through November 30. The Pacific … Read more about Disasters Happen: It’s Important to Be Prepared Now

The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships

May 22, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships

In this Small Business Month, it’s great to see that the number of sole proprietorships in the U.S. has increased. Recent IRS statistics on sole … Read more about The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships

New Business or Project Crowdfunding: What to Knoq

May 20, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

New Business or Project Crowdfunding: What To Know

If you’re launching a new business or developing a new project for an existing business, you probably need money to do it right. Instead of using … Read more about New Business or Project Crowdfunding: What To Know

Employees getting called to Public Service: What to Know

May 15, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know

Small businesses operate with a tight staff; each person counts and it’s difficult for staff to cover when an employee is out for any reason. But some … Read more about Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know

Not Too Late to Prepare for Summer

May 13, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Not Too Late to Prep for Summer Now

While the calendar says the official start of summer is more than a month away, it’s not too early…or too late…to be thinking about that time of the … Read more about Not Too Late to Prep for Summer Now

Moms Know Best: Lessons for Entrepreneurship

May 8, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Moms Know Best: Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Who knew that mom’s cliches would serve as lessons on how to be an entrepreneur? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to thank my mom and all moms for … Read more about Moms Know Best: Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

May 6, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

It’s been estimated that nearly one in 5 people in the U.S. have a mental health issue. SAMSHA says “Mental health includes our emotional, … Read more about Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

Let's Celebrate Small Business

May 1, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Let’s Celebrate Small Business!

National Small Business Week 2025 in the U.S. is May 4 through 10. There’s a free virtual summit on May 6 and 7 (register here). As the SBA says: … Read more about Let’s Celebrate Small Business!

Scaling Your Business: Adding a New State Location

April 29, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Scaling Your Business: Adding a New State Location

If your business is growing, you may want or need to expand to other locations. One or more of these locations may be across state lines. The U.S. is … Read more about Scaling Your Business: Adding a New State Location

Eye Strain: A Workplace Problem to Address

April 24, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Eye Strain: A Workplace Problem to Address

If you and/or your employees sit before a computer screen all day or a good part of it, eye problems can arise. Eye strain is the most common ailment, … Read more about Eye Strain: A Workplace Problem to Address

A Good Time to Review Your Company Driving Policy

April 22, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

A Good Time to Review Your Company’s Driving Policy

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s a good time to review your company’s driving policy to increase the safety of your staff … Read more about A Good Time to Review Your Company’s Driving Policy

Learning New Ways for Spring Cleaning Your Business

April 17, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Learning New Ways for Spring Cleaning Your Business

Traditionally, Spring is the time for individuals to clean out their homes…and for businesses to do the same. But moving beyond traditional approaches … Read more about Learning New Ways for Spring Cleaning Your Business

Proposals for Better Tax Rules for Small Businesses

April 15, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Proposals for Better Tax Rules for Small Businesses

Congress is continually giving lip service to its desire to help small businesses, but rarely does something important taxwise in this regard. Much … Read more about Proposals for Better Tax Rules for Small Businesses

Financial Literacy: What Owners Need to Know

April 10, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Financial Literacy: What Owners and Employees Need to Know

April is National Financial Literacy Month. According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), “’Financial literacy’ describes the … Read more about Financial Literacy: What Owners and Employees Need to Know

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Barbara’s Recent Posts

  • Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection May 29, 2025
  • Disasters Happen: It’s Important to Be Prepared Now May 27, 2025
  • How Work Order Software Transforms Small Business Operations May 26, 2025
  • The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships May 22, 2025
  • New Business or Project Crowdfunding: What To Know May 20, 2025
  • Old-School Estimating vs. Smart Solutions: What’s Really Holding You Back? May 19, 2025
  • Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know May 15, 2025
  • Not Too Late to Prep for Summer Now May 13, 2025
  • How Will the Next Generation of Learners Affect the Workplace May 12, 2025
  • Moms Know Best: Lessons for Entrepreneurs May 8, 2025
  • Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace May 6, 2025
  • Let’s Celebrate Small Business! May 1, 2025
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