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
Business Lessons from My Dad
Father’s Day is a few days away and this day reminds me of the business lessons I learned from my dad at the dinner table each day while I was growing … Read more about Business Lessons from My Dad
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
Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
The NFIB Monthly Small Business Survey shows that optimism has returned. As the economy opens up, businesses face new challenges that didn’t exist … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Adapting to the New Normal
Recovery Strategies: Relaxing COVID-19-Related Practices?
On May 13, 2021, the CDC updated its mask guidelines, saying that fully-vaccinated people can resume activities they did prior to the pandemic and … Read more about Recovery Strategies: Relaxing COVID-19-Related Practices?
Your Business Checkup
In the past year, much focus has been given to the physical health of employees, customers, and everyone else. This continues to be an ongoing … Read more about Your Business Checkup
Earth Day 2021 and Your Business
Long before climate change entered the vernacular, environmentalism was alive and well. Earth Day started more than 50 years ago to raise awareness of … Read more about Earth Day 2021 and Your Business
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade,” said … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
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?
How and Why to Create a Routine
“Routine is a ground to stand on, a wall to retreat to; we cannot draw on our boots without bracing ourselves against it.” -- Henry David Thoreau The … Read more about How and Why to Create a Routine
When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
Many businesses focus on the impact that federal taxes have on their companies and their owners. But don’t overlook the impact of state taxes. In many … Read more about When State Taxes Don’t Follow Federal Rules
To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
At least it’s the question for many baby boomers who are at or near normal retirement age. Millions of baby boomer business owners are facing this … Read more about To Retire or Not to Retire? That Is the Question
5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
Okay, so I’ve been in business since dinosaurs roamed the earth. I may not be as tech savvy as millennials, but I’ve kept up with necessary changes. … Read more about 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned
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
