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U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Business in this Term

July 3, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1

Shakespeare in Henry VI said “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” and I bet many people still agree. But you can’t escape the impact that lawyers and courts … Read more about What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1

Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025

July 1, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025

Can you believe that half of 2025 is over? The first half of the year has been one of uncertainty for small businesses. Tariffs, inflation, and … Read more about Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025

1- Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges

June 26, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges

Cash flow is like the waves of the ocean…money going in and out of a business. In today’s economy, with continued high inflation and tariff … Read more about 10 Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges

5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

June 24, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

The thing about insurance is that it’s expensive and you may never have to use it. But if you don’t have it, you can face financial ruin should … Read more about 5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

Creating a Feng Shui Office Layout

June 20, 2025 / By Jack Shaw

Creating a Feng Shui Office Layout for Your Business

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing individuals with the environment to optimize the flow of chi — the vital force that sustains … Read more about Creating a Feng Shui Office Layout for Your Business

Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing

June 19, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing

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

The Timeless Value of Business Cards in a Digital World

June 18, 2025 / By Erin Shea

The Timeless Value of Business Cards in a Digital World

In an increasingly digital world, physical marketing still holds unique power. Chief among them are business cards. Business cards remain one of the … Read more about The Timeless Value of Business Cards in a Digital World

Sole Proprietorships Statistics: A Mixed Bag

June 17, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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

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

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?

June 3, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

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 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

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Barbara’s Recent Posts

  • What the U.S. Supreme Court Told Small Businesses in This Term: Part 1 July 3, 2025
  • Mid-Year Business Planning for 2025 July 1, 2025
  • 10 Ideas for Coping with Cash Flow Challenges June 26, 2025
  • 5 Insurance Traps to Avoid June 24, 2025
  • Creating a Feng Shui Office Layout for Your Business June 20, 2025
  • Scaling Your Business by Optimizing Social Media Marketing June 19, 2025
  • The Timeless Value of Business Cards in a Digital World June 18, 2025
  • What Does the Latest IRS Data Book Tell Us? June 17, 2025
  • 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
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