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Business Advice from Famous Dads

June 12, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

How Important Is Higher Education for Small Business Owners

June 11, 2025 / By Brenda Wanjiku

How Important Is Higher Education for Small Business Owners

Many small business owners are too busy juggling inventory, customers, and payroll to worry about framing a college diploma on the wall. From the … Read more about How Important Is Higher Education for Small Business Owners

Business Planning in a Period of Uncertainty

June 10, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

June 5, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Preview of Tax Changes this Year: Actions to Take Now

On May 22, 2025, the House passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) (referred to here as “the bill”), which is a reconciliation bill including … Read more about Preview of Tax Changes this Year: Actions to Take Now

Becoming Penniless: What Does this Mean for Your Business?

June 3, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Becoming Penniless: What Does this Mean for Your Business?

Becoming penniless doesn’t always mean becoming poor; here 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 Protecting IP

May 29, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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 Be Prepared Now

May 27, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

How Work Order Software Transforms Small Business Operations

May 26, 2025 / By James Thompson

How Work Order Software Transforms Small Business Operations

Running a small business is exciting but not entirely painless or quick. It feels like juggling multiple tasks—talking to customers, assigning tasks, … Read more about How Work Order Software Transforms Small Business Operations

The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships

May 22, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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 Knoq

May 20, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

Old-school Estimating vs. Smart Solutions

May 19, 2025 / By John Kabugua

Old-School Estimating vs. Smart Solutions: What’s Really Holding You Back?

Let’s be honest. Estimating projects the old-fashioned way can feel like trying to win a race with one foot tied to the floor. You’re juggling … Read more about Old-School Estimating vs. Smart Solutions: What’s Really Holding You Back?

Employees getting called to Public Service: What to Know

May 15, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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 Prepare for Summer

May 13, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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 Entrepreneurship

May 8, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

May 6, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

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Barbara’s Recent Posts

  • Business Advice from Famous Dads June 12, 2025
  • How Important Is Higher Education for Small Business Owners June 11, 2025
  • Business Planning in a Period of Uncertainty June 10, 2025
  • 9 Smart Financial Decisions for Business Owners in Retirement June 6, 2025
  • Preview of Tax Changes this Year: Actions to Take Now June 5, 2025
  • Becoming Penniless: What Does this Mean for Your Business? June 3, 2025
  • Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection May 29, 2025
  • Disasters Happen: It’s Important to Be Prepared Now May 27, 2025
  • How Work Order Software Transforms Small Business Operations May 26, 2025
  • The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships May 22, 2025
  • New Business or Project Crowdfunding: What To Know May 20, 2025
  • Old-School Estimating vs. Smart Solutions: What’s Really Holding You Back? May 19, 2025
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