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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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?
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 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: 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
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
