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Women-Owned Business

June 4, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Changes Coming to Women-Owned Business Certification

If you are a woman-owned business, meaning at least 51% is owned by one or more women who are U.S. citizens eligible to participate, you can obtain … Read more about Changes Coming to Women-Owned Business Certification

Is Bankruptcy Your Way Out? Alternatives to Consider

June 2, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Is Bankruptcy Your Way Out? Alternatives to Consider

Bankruptcy is a legal process in which a federal court oversees a debtor’s settlements with creditors. Depending on the type of bankruptcy, a business … Read more about Is Bankruptcy Your Way Out? Alternatives to Consider

5 Reasons to Start a Business Now

May 28, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Business

Yes, we’re in a recession. Yes, we’re still under COVID-related restrictions on how businesses must operate. But despite these negative concerns, … Read more about 5 Reasons Why Now Is a Great Time to Start a Business

Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less

May 26, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less

The pandemic has squeezed the resources of many businesses, forcing them to review their budgets and make cutbacks. Nonetheless, they must continue to … Read more about Using Software to Help You Make Do with Less

Forbearance

May 21, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Preparing for Economic Changes: Forbearance, Deferral, and Forgiveness

The worst of the COVID-19 virus may be behind us from a medical perspective, but economically the pain has just begun. Some states are slowly, very … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Forbearance, Deferral, and Forgiveness

Ideas for Changing Business Operations Post-COVID-19

May 19, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Practical Ideas for Changing Business Operations in a Post-COVID-19 World

Business as we knew it before COVID-19 will never be the same. Many things are changing in order for companies to operate safely…for their employees … Read more about Practical Ideas for Changing Business Operations in a Post-COVID-19 World

Working from Home

May 14, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications

If you are self-employed and conduct business from home, you may be eligible to take a home office deduction. There are strict tax rules governing … Read more about Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications

Mothers Day 2020 Unlike any Other

May 7, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Mother’s Day 2020: Unlike Any Other

The second Sunday of May is the annual celebration of Mother’s Day. This year, because of stay-at-home orders, mothers with school-age children … Read more about Mother’s Day 2020: Unlike Any Other

Better Concentration - What Works for You?

May 5, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Better Concentration: What Works for You?

With so many people currently working from home, focusing on work can be problematic. It’s important to be able to concentrate on work when it needs … Read more about Better Concentration: What Works for You?

Paying Promptly - Aren't We Legally and Morally Obligated?

April 30, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?

Just about everyone—individuals and businesses—is struggling with cash flow. They just don’t have money on hand, which means it’s difficult if not … Read more about Paying Promptly: Aren’t We Legally and Morally Obligated?

Protect Your Brand

April 28, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Protecting Your Brand During COVID-19

The pandemic has been devastating to small businesses across the U.S. Main Street America reports that nearly 7.5 million small businesses are at risk … Read more about Protecting Your Brand During COVID-19

Small Businesses and 5 Big Surprises

April 21, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises

In just a couple of months, the small business landscape has dramatically changed, in some instances forever. The medical impact of COVID-19 continues … Read more about COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises

Mom with a home-based business with Kids

April 14, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Notes from a Mom with a Home-Based Business

Today, due to COVID-19, millions of parents are forced to work from home. At the same time, schools are closed and children are at home, too. Many … Read more about Notes from a Mom with a Home-Based Business

Internships - What to Do Now

March 26, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

Summer Internships: What to Do Now

The Covid-19 has turned everything upside down. Usually, at this time of the year, businesses are planning on hiring summer interns. Should you do … Read more about Summer Internships: What to Do Now

More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief Q and A

March 24, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief: Q and A

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so, too, do the actions of Congress to help on the economic front. The previous blog covered IRS relief … Read more about More Coronavirus-Related Tax Relief: Q and A

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