Scammers Are Everywhere Right Now
Monday, April 27
Anytime (like now) that there is a rollout of government assistance, you can count on two things: 1) Bumps in the road (it's hard to manage many millions of people needing help) 2) SCAMS I haven't yet heard of any of my clients or friends being taken in by this stuff, but I did want to aler...
Alert, PPP May Bite--There Are Rules You MUST Abide
Monday, April 20
I promise that one day I'll write to you and my readers about matters other than government aid, the CARES Act, PPP/EIDL, and whatnot. But as we all keep saying: these are extraordinary times. Pick your cliche -- it all fits right now. But here is a piece of semi-urgent news: It looks like there ...
Beware the Traps and Snares Ahead
Monday, April 20
So, you got that stimulus check (or, as the government wants to call it, your "Economic Stimulus Payment")... What next? Please use these funds wisely. If I could sum up my advice for next steps, it would be this: act like you did NOT receive this payment. And, yes ... some of you have not yet re...
The 5-Primary Ways Your Business Can Get Help Right Now
Monday, April 13
I'd like to simplify things for you today. There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season. "Pivot" they say. And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a shift. Only a very small amount of businesses hav...
The IRS & The CARES ACT Insights
Monday, April 06
Chances are good that you or someone you know and love has lost their job recently. You've also probably been touched in some personal way by the actual virus (whether through someone you know, or with whom you keep in touch). This crisis has a steadily-unfolding nature to it, and is painful, how...
Small Business Administration - Paycheck Protection Program Insights
Monday, April 06
Before I get into some of what we have learned over the weekend about the SBA payroll program, I want to speak to you -- business owner to business owner. To survive in this hour, you will NEED two major qualities: Clarity and Patience. The SBA PPP (Small Business Administration - Paycheck Protec...