“Wake up! Wake up! C’mon, first day of school.” ~ Nemo in Finding Nemo Late August and early September is the time for many children and adults to … Read more about What Back-to-School Means for Your Business
Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid at Trade Shows
Trade shows provide an excellent opportunity to make your business’s presence known in your respective industry. These events give you the perfect … Read more about Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid at Trade Shows
Master Business Event Planning from Start to Finish
Grand openings, trade shows, seminars and webinars, retreats, holiday parties…just some of the business events you may want or need to manage. … Read more about Master Business Event Planning from Start to Finish
What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
The pass-through entity tax (PTET) is a way for owners of pass-through entities—partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations—to gain … Read more about What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does it Benefit?
Stars and Stats about National Black Business Month
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to … Read more about Stars and Stats about National Black Business Month
Growing Your Business—Adding New Physical Locations
Continuing our series on growing your business…one way to do it is to add new locations. Many large corporations have found this a profitable action. … Read more about Growing Your Business—Adding New Physical Locations
Sustainable Practices for Small Businesses
Sustainability is more than a buzzword; it is an integral approach toward any business's longevity and ethical standing. It’s axiomatic that reducing … Read more about Sustainable Practices for Small Businesses
5 Tax Rules that May Surprise You
It’s probably no great revelation to learn that taxes are complicated. As a consequence, most small business owners rely on tax professionals, at … Read more about 5 Tax Rules that May Surprise You
Ensuring Business Longevity: What Are the Essential Steps to Follow?
Considering the rapidly dynamic nature of the current market, business longevity is critical for entrepreneurs and established business owners. … Read more about Ensuring Business Longevity: What Are the Essential Steps to Follow?
Plan Now for Your Holiday Season
Hallmark channel just completed its annual Christmas in July, so can the holiday shopping season be very far off? It’s summertime now, but only a … Read more about Plan Now for Your Holiday Season
How to Use Local SEO to Earn Quality B2B Leads
Small business owners can find success in B2B lead generation using an array of marketing channels. When starting out, competing with established … Read more about How to Use Local SEO to Earn Quality B2B Leads
Do You Have a Buy-Sell Agreement?
What happens to your business when you retire—voluntarily or because of a disability—or die? Have you made any decisions about whether to sell your … Read more about Do You Have a Buy-Sell Agreement?
Revealing Lessons from the CrowdStrike Catastrophe
On July 19, 2024, a technological catastrophe—a global IT meltdown—occurred. This event has been called the biggest IT failure in history. Millions of … Read more about Revealing Lessons from the CrowdStrike Catastrophe
Regulations Impacting Your Business Update: Where Things Stand Now
In May 2024, I posted a blog on several recently issued federal regulations that could affect your business. Since posting the blog, there have been … Read more about Regulations Impacting Your Business Update: Where Things Stand Now
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Domestic Abuse
Small business owners want a safe and supportive work environment for their staff. One disrupter is domestic abuse, the effects of which do not stop … Read more about What Small Business Owners Should Know About Domestic Abuse