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. … Read more about Best Strategies for Your Loan Applications
Summer Vacations in Review
In the next several weeks and months, employees will be taking time off from work for summer vacations. Now is a good time to determine what your … Read more about Summer Vacations in Review
State of Small Business: Let’s Celebrate!
National Small Business Week (May 5-11, 2019) is a time to honor the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners to the U.S. As the … Read more about State of Small Business: Let’s Celebrate!
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. … Read more about Borrowing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
As a business owner, you have to balance your vision for your business with handling employees. You may want employees to behave in certain ways to … Read more about It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
5 Business Myths Debunked
According to the Google dictionary, a myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. In my view, myths persist because there is an element of truth … Read more about 5 Business Myths Debunked
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
The financial markets are all abuzz about cryptocurrency. But as a small business, should you be accepting payment in this virtual currency? A growing … Read more about The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
A Bad Apple in Your Business?
Recently a physician in a good medical practice in my area was convicted of 5 counts of federal drug charges, and it got me to thinking about what … Read more about A Bad Apple in Your Business?
Sacrifices of Small Business Owners
TSheets by QuickBooks surveyed small business owners for National Small Business Week and found that they (and their families) make personal … Read more about Sacrifices of Small Business Owners
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Following enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there’s been much public discussion about tax rate changes, the 20%qualified business deduction for … Read more about How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Perks Matter
Perks are short for perquisites, which Merriam-Webster defines as “a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages.” According … Read more about Perks Matter
What to Do with Your Company’s Money
“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” James W. Frick (VP at the University of … Read more about What to Do with Your Company’s Money
Celebrations in the Workplace
Birthdays, promotions, retirements … there’s always an occasion to celebrate. There are some compelling reasons for companies to encourage these … Read more about Celebrations in the Workplace
Does Your Business Have the Flu?
A business can’t get the flu -- only people can. And this flu season has been a doozy so far and isn’t expected to subside anytime soon. There have … Read more about Does Your Business Have the Flu?
Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Unemployment is at record lows, the job participation rate is the best it’s been in years, and companies large and small are competing for workers to … Read more about Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
