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Latest Blogs

  • Can You Trust Business Colloquial Expressions
    General Business, Small Business
    February 3, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Can You Trust These Business Colloquial Expressions?

    You’ve heard the phrases that have become cliches  in business parlance, such as cash is king. They are repeated as if they are always correct. ...
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  • Financial Management Tips
    Guest Blog, Small Business, SMB Financial
    February 2, 2022
    by Shannon Flynn

    6 Financial Management Tips for Entrepreneurs

    The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an uptick in the number of entrepreneurs and companies entering their respective industries. More and more people are starting ...
    Read More
  • Making Changes Now to Your 401(k) Plan
    Small Business, SMB Financial
    February 1, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Making Changes Now to Your 401(k) Plan

    One of the most popular types of qualified retirement plans for businesses large and small is the 401(k) plan. It is funded mainly by employees ...
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  • Mentoring for Entrepreneurs
    General Business, Small Business
    January 27, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Mentoring for Entrepreneurs

    January is National Mentor Month. It’s a fact that having a mentor increases your chances for success. According to a study by Kabbage, 92% of ...
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  • Use Automation for Business Tasks
    General Business, Small Business
    January 25, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    3 Ways to Use Automation for Everyday Business Tasks

    Small businesses, by definition, have limited staff and resources. In order to operate “big,” technology has provided some practical assistance. There’s a lot of talk ...
    Read More
  • Inventory Challenges
    General Business, Small Business
    January 20, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    What to Do About Inventory Challenges in 2022

    The post-holiday season is the time for taking a physical inventory of your merchandise and restocking your shelves. According to U.S. Census Bureau information reported ...
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  • Business Owners Combat Fatigue
    General Business, Small Business
    January 18, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Business Owners and their “Combat Fatigue”

    Combat fatigue, according to the dictionary, is a psychological disturbance caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare, especially being under bombardment. But this sounds a ...
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  • Startup Ideas for Success: Getting Your Ducks in a Row
    General Business, Small Business
    January 13, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Startup Ideas for Success: Getting Your Ducks in a Row

    For the past several years, a monthly blog of mine throughout the year has focused on a theme (developing leadership qualities in 2019; preparing for ...
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  • Distributed Cloud Computing
    Guest Blog, Small Business
    January 12, 2022
    by Shannon Flynn

    What Is Distributed Cloud and How Will It Innovate Cloud Computing?

    Many businesses and enterprises rely on the cloud for all of their data needs. With more people working remotely and more business being done online, ...
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  • Latest Update on COVID-19 Rules and the Workplace
    General Business, Small Business
    January 11, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Latest Update on COVID-19 Rules and the Workplace

    UPDATE: On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government could not impose OSHA’s mandate on private businesses with 100 or ...
    Read More
  • Reporting Payments to Independent Contractors
    Small Business, SMB Taxes
    January 6, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Reporting Payments to Independent Contractors: 5 Things to Know

    If you engage independent contractors and pay them in the aggregate $600 or more during the year, you must report payments to them and to ...
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  • Make Plans, Not Resolutions
    General Business, Small Business
    January 4, 2022
    by Barbara Weltman

    Make Plans, Not Resolutions

    New Year’s resolutions have become a perennial activity. For personal reasons, resolutions usually focus on becoming healthier, saving money, and learning a new skill. Nearly ...
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  • Assessing 2021 Good Year or Bad for Your Business
    General Business, Small Business, SMB Financial
    December 30, 2021
    by Barbara Weltman

    Assessing 2021: Good Year or Bad for Your Business?

    Whether the past 12 months have been profitable or not, one thing you surely can say is that it hasn’t been dull. The past year ...
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  • Some Tax Issues Never Change
    General Business, Small Business, SMB Taxes
    December 28, 2021
    by Barbara Weltman

    Some Tax Issues Never Change

    In the past several years, business owners have grown accustomed to adapting to many changes in tax rules. Some new rules have been temporary in ...
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  • Things that Drive Employees Out the Door
    General Business, Small Business
    December 23, 2021
    by Barbara Weltman

    Avoid the 5 Things that Drive Employees Out the Door

    With the “Great Resignation,” in which 4.2 million employees quit their jobs in just October 2021, small business owners need to be smart about handling their ...
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  • What's a Registered Agent and Do I Need One?
    General Business, Small Business, SMB Legal
    December 21, 2021
    by Barbara Weltman

    What’s a Registered Agent and Do You Need One?

    If your business is a corporation—whether a regular C corporation or an S corporation—you may want or need to use a registered agent. The same ...
    Read More
  • Tax Statistics on Partnerships and LLCs
    General Business, Small Business, SMB Taxes
    December 16, 2021
    by Barbara Weltman

    The Latest Tax Statistics on Partnerships and LLCs

    A partnership is not taxpaying entity, but files an annual tax return, Form 1065, to report income, deductions, and other items. These items pass through ...
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  • Recovery Strategies Building Reserves to Protect Your Business
    Small Business, SMB Financial
    December 14, 2021
    by Barbara Weltman

    Recovery Strategies: Building Reserves to Protect Your Business in the Future

    It’s understandable that many small businesses continually play catchup. They’re usually in a constant state of troubleshooting and often find themselves without the resources they ...
    Read More
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Barbara’s Recent Posts

  • Recognizing the Achievements of Small Business Owners June 28, 2022
  • Think You Have an Excellent Business Idea? What to Do Next June 24, 2022
  • 5 Economic Indicators that Frighten Small Businesses June 23, 2022
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