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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™.

Is Christmas in July for Your Small Business?

July 10, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Is Christmas in July for Your Small Business?

It’s not a religious holiday and it has no historical significance. Christmas in July is a marketing strategy that can boost sales during a summer … Read more about Is Christmas in July for Your Small Business?

One Big Beautiful Bill Checklist of Tax Law Changes for Small Businesses

July 8, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

One Big Beautiful Bill: Checklist of Tax Changes for Small Businesses

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA)…all 887 pages…was passed by Congress on July 3, 2025, and signed by the President on July 4th. While … Read more about One Big Beautiful Bill: Checklist of Tax Changes for Small Businesses

U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Business in this Term

July 3, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1

Shakespeare in Henry VI said “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” and I bet many people still agree. But you can’t escape the impact that lawyers and courts … Read more about What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1

Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025

July 1, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025

Can you believe that half of 2025 is over? The first half of the year has been one of uncertainty for small businesses. Tariffs, inflation, and … Read more about Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025

1- Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges

June 26, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges

Cash flow is like the waves of the ocean…money going in and out of a business. In today’s economy, with continued high inflation and tariff … Read more about 10 Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges

5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

June 24, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

The thing about insurance is that it’s expensive and you may never have to use it. But if you don’t have it, you can face financial ruin should … Read more about 5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing

June 19, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing

Social media today is an essential part of marketing your business…something you must do to grow and succeed. There’s a perception that social media … Read more about Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing

Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

June 17, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

What Does the Latest IRS Data Book Tell Us?

The IRS released its Data Book for fiscal year 2024. It’s the 30th anniversary of these annual data books, and it tells us a lot about tax filings, … Read more about What Does the Latest IRS Data Book Tell Us?

Business Advice from Famous Dads

June 12, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Business Advice from Famous Dads

Father’s Day, the third Sunday in June, is a time to honor dads. While Mother’s Day became an official national holiday in 1914, Father’s Day wasn’t … Read more about Business Advice from Famous Dads

Business Planning in a Period of Uncertainty

June 10, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Business Planning in a Period of Uncertainty

Today’s economic climate has many moving parts—tariffs, interest rates, pending tax changes, changing consumer preferences. They combine to create a … Read more about Business Planning in a Period of Uncertainty

Preview of Tax Changes this Year

June 5, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Preview of Tax Changes this Year: Actions to Take Now

Alert: At the time of publication, the Senate was in the process of voting on its version of tax changes. On May 22, 2025, the House passed One Big … Read more about Preview of Tax Changes this Year: Actions to Take Now

Becoming Penniless: What Does this Mean for Your Business?

June 3, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Becoming Penniless: What Does this Mean for Your Business?

Becoming penniless doesn’t always mean becoming poor; here it signifies operating without pennies. The Treasury announced that it had placed its last … Read more about Becoming Penniless: What Does this Mean for Your Business?

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

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Barbara’s Recent Posts

  • Is Christmas in July for Your Small Business? July 10, 2025
  • How to Streamline Recruitment and Selection to Enhance Hiring Results July 9, 2025
  • One Big Beautiful Bill: Checklist of Tax Changes for Small Businesses July 8, 2025
  • What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1 July 3, 2025
  • Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025 July 1, 2025
  • 10 Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges June 26, 2025
  • 5 Insurance Traps to Avoid June 24, 2025
  • Creating a Feng Shui Office Layout for Your Business June 20, 2025
  • Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing June 19, 2025
  • The Timeless Value of Business Cards in a Digital World June 18, 2025
  • What Does the Latest IRS Data Book Tell Us? June 17, 2025
  • Business Advice from Famous Dads June 12, 2025
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