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
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
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 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 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
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!
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!
