The expression “may you live in interesting times” can be interpreted as a blessing or a curse. It certainly reflects uncertainty. We are surely in a … Read more about Tariffs, Recession, and Other Uncomfortable Topics for Small Business Owners
Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back
We’re in the midst of wrangling about tax laws from a new Administration and a new Congress. What the tax rules will ultimately turn out to be is … Read more about Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back
Recession-Proof Your Business: What Did You Learn from 2023?
Talks of a coming recession in 2024 continue. Will a recession occur? A former president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Banks puts the odds at … Read more about Recession-Proof Your Business: What Did You Learn from 2023?
Recession-Proofing Your Business: Managing Employee Anxiety
Experts aren’t certain there will be a recession, or whether we’re already in one. But what is certain is the growing number of job layoffs. Forbes … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: Managing Employee Anxiety
Recession-Proofing Your Business: Plans B and C
It’s common knowledge that having a business plan is helpful, if not essential, in running a successful business. But savvy business owners know that … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: Plans B and C
Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
The April 2023 Jobs Report released by the BLS in early May showed an unexpected hike in job creation. Perhaps your business contributed to this … Read more about Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
Your Staffing Now—The Options
Inflation and labor shortages have pushed up the cost of staffing and there’s the prospect of a recession looming. The Kenny Rogers song sums up your … Read more about Your Staffing Now—The Options
Recession-Proofing Your Business: Making Strategic Plans
Each year for the past several years, I’ve run a series of articles throughout the year on a single main topic and this year will be devoted to … Read more about Recession-Proofing Your Business: Making Strategic Plans
Cutting Payroll Costs without Cutting Payroll
As a recession looms, companies should be thinking about ways to reduce their overhead. There may be no need to take action now, but being prepared to … Read more about Cutting Payroll Costs without Cutting Payroll
Less Is More in Recessionary Times
The saying “less is more” is attributed to Lugwig Mies Van Der Rohe, one the founders of modern architecture. He promoted simplicity of design. The … Read more about Less Is More in Recessionary Times
5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business
Are we in a recession, which is defined as a significant decline in economic activity or two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction (something we’ve … Read more about 5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business
5 Economic Indicators that Frighten Small Businesses
Now may be the time for small businesses to hunker down and prepare for worse times to come. While the pandemic may no longer be a significant factor … Read more about 5 Economic Indicators that Frighten Small Businesses
COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises
In just a couple of months, the small business landscape has dramatically changed, in some instances forever. The medical impact of COVID-19 continues … Read more about COVID-19 and Small Businesses: 5 Big Surprises
What to Know about Tax Losses Due to COVID-19
Many small businesses likely will have losses for 2020. After the COVID-19 subsides, there may be some bounce back in business, but it probably won’t … Read more about What to Know about Tax Losses Due to COVID-19
Preparing for Economic Changes: Post-Pandemic Business Picture
In a post-pandemic world, business is not as usual. Many things have already changed, and many more changes are poised to occur. As Aldous Huxley … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Post-Pandemic Business Picture
