Whether the past 12 months have been profitable or not, one thing you surely can say is that it hasn’t been dull. The past year has seen the rise of … Read more about Assessing 2021: Good Year or Bad for Your Business?
Recovery Strategies: Building Reserves to Protect Your Business in the Future
It’s understandable that many small businesses continually play catchup. They’re usually in a constant state of troubleshooting and often find … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Building Reserves to Protect Your Business in the Future
What Is Fintech and How Can It Help Your Business?
Fintech is shorthand for financial technology. It refers to a type of technology that any business can use to enhance, streamline, or automate … Read more about What Is Fintech and How Can It Help Your Business?
What You Can Do About Inflation
There’s no getting around it…high inflation is having an impact on small businesses. The historic average rate of inflation is between 2% and 3%. … Read more about What You Can Do About Inflation
J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2022: What’s New and What’s Ahead
For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to guide for owners and their tax advisers. The 2022 edition … Read more about J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2022: What’s New and What’s Ahead
Choosing a Retirement Plan for 2022
There are several compelling reasons why you should have a retirement plan for your business. It helps you and your employees save for retirement on a … Read more about Choosing a Retirement Plan for 2022
Tax Breaks for Investing in Small Corporations
During the government’s 2020 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2020), there were 1.8 million C corporations and more than 5 million S corporations. … Read more about Tax Breaks for Investing in Small Corporations
What About Raising Your Prices Now?
Supply chain shortages. Inflation (which grew in May at an annualized rate of 5%). Higher wages to fill job openings (up in April and May at an … Read more about What About Raising Your Prices Now?
25 Ways to Cut Expenses
With inflation and rising prices, higher wages and employee benefits, and other pressures on profitability, it’s essential for small businesses to … Read more about 25 Ways to Cut Expenses
Lending Money to Your Business: What to Consider
With the pandemic waning, the time for government assistance programs ending, and the economy growing, your business may need money now. Additional … Read more about Lending Money to Your Business: What to Consider
Getting a Handle on Your Business Expenses
While revenue is picking up for many businesses in 2021, profits won’t grow unless you have business expenses under control. This means knowing where … Read more about Getting a Handle on Your Business Expenses
Recovery Strategies: Show Me the Money
The famous quote from Jerry McGuire …"show me the money"… is something that many small business owners are taking to heart these days. As a result of … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Show Me the Money
American Rescue Plan Act: What It Means to You
A $1.9 trillion measure —the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) —was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The key feature of the new law, also referred to … Read more about American Rescue Plan Act: What It Means to You
How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
The topic of minimum wage is in the forefront to ensure that workers receive adequate compensation for the services they perform. For small business … Read more about How Much Should You Pay Yourself?
Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order freezing for 60 days various federal proposed regulations as well as those … Read more about Regulations in Limbo: What This Means for Small Businesses
