Access to capital remains a big problem for many small businesses today. According to Goldman Sachs, “Among small business owners who have applied for … Read more about Is Revenue-Based Financing a Serious Option for You?
Questions to Ask Before You Hire Business Brokers
If you’re intending to buy or sell your company, utilizing business brokers is a game-changer. Brokers are middlemen who assist in the transfer of … Read more about Questions to Ask Before You Hire Business Brokers
5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
Now that we’re in the fourth quarter of 2025, it’s time to make a preliminary budget for 2026. You’ll likely have to tweak it on a regular basis as … Read more about 5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
How to Use Government Sample Forms to Simplify Compliance
You know that the IRS requires taxpayers to cross their t’s and dot their i’s. Other federal departments and agencies do so as well. Small business … Read more about How to Use Government Sample Forms to Simplify Compliance
Eight Games to Make Sales Skills Training Fun
Sales training is necessary for cultivating the skills it takes to negotiate, communicate, and engage with customers. But it tends to be a dull, … Read more about Eight Games to Make Sales Skills Training Fun
Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
A logophile is a lover of words, and that describes me. I read many books a month and am in multiple book clubs. I’ve transitioned from turning pages … Read more about Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Why is this important to know? The CDC says that 28.7% of adults in the U.S. (about 70 … Read more about What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
Holiday cards have long been a symbol of warmth and tradition, but they’re not just for friends and family. Businesses are now part of the ritual too … Read more about The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
10 Things to Know about the No-Tax-On-Tips Deduction
The deduction for no-tax-on-tips, or more simply tips deduction, was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA). Even though OBBBA was … Read more about 10 Things to Know about the No-Tax-On-Tips Deduction
Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
Earlier this year, a group of Starbucks employees filed a lawsuit when the company imposed a new dress code. The company requires baristas to wear … Read more about Do You Have a Company Policy on Dress Codes?
New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Brand activation is a marketing strategy to create real-world interactions that speak to an audience and move beyond traditional advertising to form … Read more about New Marketing Strategy: Brand Activation
Small Business Tax FAQ: Expert Answers to Common Questions
On September 16, 2025, I presented a webinar for SCORE entitled “Year-End Tax Preparation - Opportunities to Reduce Your Overall Tax Burden.” It … Read more about Small Business Tax FAQ: Expert Answers to Common Questions
Mergers and Other Innovative Strategies to Scale Your Business
Economies of scale is the “cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation.” By definition, small businesses are small and … Read more about Mergers and Other Innovative Strategies to Scale Your Business
Ultimate Guide to EOR in the USA: Benefits for Businesses and the Top Providers
It now takes companies an average of 50 days to fill an open position, with senior management roles typically taking up to 50% longer to fill than … Read more about Ultimate Guide to EOR in the USA: Benefits for Businesses and the Top Providers
Revisiting Work Arrangements—Time and Pay
Dolly Parton lamented the woes of working 9 to 5. Today, regular business hours of 9 am to 5 pm, five days a week can still be found, but this isn’t … Read more about Revisiting Work Arrangements—Time and Pay
