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
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
9 Smart Financial Decisions for Business Owners in Retirement
Retirement hits a little differently for business owners. Unlike traditional employees, your exit isn’t marked by a clean handoff or a gold watch—it … Read more about 9 Smart Financial Decisions for Business Owners in Retirement
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?
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 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: 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
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
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 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: 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
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 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
How Will the Next Generation of Learners Affect the Workplace
With each new generation of people comes significant changes. How much more could the staunch baby boomers differ from the peace-and-love Generation … Read more about How Will the Next Generation of Learners Affect the Workplace
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
