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Best Strategies for Your Loan Applications
You may need a loan to expand your business, undertake a marketing campaign, purchase equipment or a building, or for some other very good purpose. ... -
Borrowing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
According to the March 2019 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, more than half (51%) of owners reported that they weren’t interested in a loan. But ... -
Special Tax Breaks for Farmers
The majority of the more than 2 million farms in the U.S. are small businesses. The USDA says that “in 2016, farms organized as pass-through ... -
Disability Coverage for Owners and Employees
It’s an unfortunate fact that the chances of becoming disabled are too high to be ignored. According to Council for Disability Awareness, 1 in 4 ... -
5 Ways Higher Interest Rates May Affect Your Business
The Federal Reserve has raised its federal funds rate (referred to as the fed funds rate) several times this year and expects to have additional increases ... -
Stock Options and Your Small Business
Small business owners who’ve incorporated may be reluctant to share ownership with staff. However, the National Center for Employee Ownership lists a number of compelling ... -
10 Rules for Qualified Small Business Stock
Some businesses can issue stock that entitles owners to eventually obtain tax-free income when they sell their stock. Yes, 100% of gain on the sale ... -
Preparing for a Recession
Why would you consider thinking about a recession when we’re in the middle of a boom economy? Because every boom is followed at some time ... -
New Retirement Plan and Benefit Limits for 2019
Want to create a multi-million dollar nest egg … in addition to the value of your business? This is possible by making sure you’re covered ... -
Raising Your Prices
A McKinsey & Co. study found that raising prices 1% with no change in demand could mean an increase in profits of 11%. Inflation for ...
