FINDING YOUR PROFITS
Tuesday, May 17
As a small business owner, you’re often preoccupied with all the things that go into running your business – the daily logistics, managing employee workflow, paying the bills, bringing in more customers… making a profit. Let’s focus on that last one, shall we? Good. Profits are the lifeblood. And...
BE PREPARED FOR WHEN IT RAINS…
Tuesday, May 17
So, this is the time of year when IRS notices start pouring in. And while the IRS has put a hold on a lot of those, some are still trickling through. And no one likes getting them. The problem right now is that the IRS is still in “treading water” mode as they try to manage a 16+ million return b...
PIVOT-IT SOUNDS SO EASY
Monday, May 09
If you’re a successful small business (SMB) owner in this high-pressure time, you’ve learned to master the art of the pivot. Pivot on pricing, pivot on operations, pivot on hiring, pivot on supply, pivot on financials... Successfully pulling it off is impressive – really. I know a LOT of SMB own...
WE'RE TALING: RISKY BUSINESS
Monday, May 09
Although the strain of tax season is behind us, I know we all are feeling the weight of financial strain on our daily lives. The pressure cooker of inflation, pandemic / post-pandemic, cultural upheavals, global friction, political shifts, etc. has really taken its toll on the average American’s ...
Your Business Is Nothing Without A Customer
Monday, May 02
Apparently, it is National Small Business Week. And while I tend to think these kinds of “national weeks” or days, or what have you, are often pretty silly … well, as someone who has been in the trenches with the SMB community over the last few years, I could not be prouder of my readers. I know ...
Will You Need This “Do-Over?”
Monday, May 02
Here we are in May. The tax deadline is in the rearview … and we’re still here. Today I’m talking about second chances. Ctrl + Z. Ever used that keyboard shortcut? It’s also known as the “undo” button – a do-over if you will. Let me tell you, I use the “undo” button a lot. Making typing mistakes...