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Roundup of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Your Business
You don’t have to be a legal scholar to be impressed with the breath of business-related decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2023-2024 term that ended on June 30, 2024. Some of these decisions may affect your business in direct or indirect ways. Read More
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Growing Your Business — Adding New Physical Locations | | |
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Continuing our series on growing your business…one way to do it is to add new locations. Many large corporations have found this a profitable action. Walmart has over 4,600 locations in the U.S. But adding locations isn’t limited to big businesses; small ones can grow by adding locations. These may be within the same general area or even in another state. Read More | |
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Revealing Lessons from the Crowdstrike Catastrophe
On July 19, 2024, a technological catastrophe—a global IT meltdown—occurred. This event has been called the biggest IT failure in history. Millions of computers using Microsoft operating systems that relied on CrowdStrike for cybersecurity crashed, which caused hundreds of flights around the world to be canceled or delay, hospitals had to reschedule operations, broadcasts could not be aired, and businesses couldn’t open. Read More
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Plan Now for Your Holiday Season
Hallmark channel just completed its annual Christmas in July, so can the holiday shopping season be very far off? It’s summertime now, but only a short time until the shopping season begins in earnest. Start now to prepare for the upcoming shopping season so you can be prepared with inventory, staffing, marketing, and more. Here are some things to think about. Read More
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5 Tax Rules that May Surprise You
It’s probably no great revelation to learn that taxes are complicated. As a consequence, most small business owners rely on tax professionals, at least for preparing income tax returns. I’ve been working with federal taxes for many years, and it never surprises me that there are surprises. Here are some tax rules that aren’t obvious, and small business owners should know about them, even if they work with a tax pro. Read More
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What Back-to-School Means for Your Business
Late August and early September is the time for many children and adults to return to the classroom. Whether or not you have a child back in school now or you are beginning an educational program, if you are a small business owner then back-to-school has consequences. They may be positive or negative, but all require your attention. Here are some ideas. Read More
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Stars and Stats About National Black Business Month
Since 2004, August has been the time to celebrate National Black Business Month. It’s meant as a time to recognize the achievements of Black-owned businesses, including the challenges their owners faced and overcame, and to encourage support and investment by everyone in Black-owned businesses. There’s a lot to celebrate. Read More
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What Is the Pass-Through-Entity-Tax and Who Does It Benefit?
The pass-through entity tax (PTET) is a way for owners of pass-through entities—partnerships, limited liability companies, S corporations—to gain benefit from the state and local taxes paid without having to itemize and then apply the state and local tax (SALT) cap. All of this may sound confusing. Let me sort things out. Read More
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Do You Have a Buy-Sell Agreement?
What happens to your business when you retire—voluntarily or because of a disability—or die? Have you made any decisions about whether to sell your interest, pass it on to children, transfer it to a co-owner if you have one, or make other arrangements? According to one source, two-thirds of small business owners plan to retire in the next 2 years. Are you about to become a statistic? Do you have a buy-sell agreement? Read More
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Retirement Saving Tips While Running a Business
by Jack Shaw
Balancing the demands of running a brand can often leave planning for retirement on the back burner for small business owners. Unlike employees with traditional employer-sponsored plans, you’re responsible for creating your own nest egg. This means minimizing reliance on your company to support you in your golden years and diversifying your income.
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How to Use Local SEO to Earn Quality B2B Leads
by Annie Button
Small business owners can find success in B2B lead generation using an array of marketing channels. When starting out, competing with established global brands with huge audience bases is ambitious at best, particularly in the terrain of local search engine optimization (SEO). However, by adopting a local SEO strategy that helps your small business stand out in your specific geographic area, you can still solidify your deserved place in the evolving market. Read More
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Sustainable Practices for Small Businesses
by Aaron Franks
Sustainability is more than a buzzword; it is an integral approach toward any business’s longevity and ethical standing. It’s axiomatic that reducing operating and utility bills increase profits. But for small businesses, embracing sustainable behavior can be an overwhelming challenge. This blog discusses how small businesses can sustainably achieve environmental, social, and economic benefits. Read More
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Ensuring Business Longevity: What Are the Essential Steps to Follow?
by Emily Moreau
Considering the rapidly dynamic nature of the current market, business longevity is critical for entrepreneurs and established business owners. Ensuring your business survives and thrives over the long term requires careful planning and strategic action. This article delves into the essential steps to secure your business’s future. Read More
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Master Business Event Planning from Start to Finish
by Slobodan Kacavenda
Grand openings, trade shows, seminars and webinars, retreats, holiday parties…just some of the business events you may want or need to manage. Organizing a business event can seem overwhelming, can’t it? However, there’s good news. If the essentials of business event planning are mastered, anyone can transform this daunting process into a seamless, enjoyable experience.
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Top 6 Mistakes to Make at Trade Shows
by Monica Mendoza
Trade shows provide an excellent opportunity to make your business’s presence known in your respective industry. These events give you the perfect platform to promote your products or services to potential new customers and partners, as well as network with like-minded people and meet industry leaders. To make the most of your trade show experience, you and your team have to bring your A-game throughout the entire event. Read More
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The 2030 SMB Project Series: Talking Digital Currency
with Barbara Weltman
In this special episode of the Small Business Edge Podcast, Brian kicks off the 2030 SMB Project podcast series by discussing the state of digital currency with Barbara Weltman, an expert in small business taxes and the president of Big Ideas for Small Business.
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BIG IDEAS FOR SMALL BUSINESS:
Secrets of Business Credit Card Benefits
Business owners know that they need to have credit cards exclusively for business use and that they should not charge business expenses to their personal credit cards. This is still true even though there are alternative payment options, such as electronic transfers. What small business owners don’t know in many cases are the benefits and incentives that their business cards offer. Without this understanding, businesses may be wasting money by paying for costs that are included with their cards or missing out on opportunities to reap rewards. They may simply have the wrong card.
Read the Full Article at Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
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I'm delighted and honored to be included in this list.
Building a successful business is tough, but you’re not alone. Follow these 10 women entrepreneurs for smart tips, tools, and resources.
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Also, honored to be featured in this LinkedIn article:
"SMB Insights on Tap: 8 Experts to Follow"
You can learn more and discover some great resources in this article.
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Resources Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Need! | |
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500+ Big Ideas for Your Small Business
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Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you’ll find actionable ideas to help you with your finances, your operations, your staff, your marketing, your taxes, your technology, your environment, and your personal growth.
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Smooth Failing
(Paperback Edition)
Top industry leaders share their secrets for turning pain into profit!
by Barbara Weltman
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Honored and Pleased to Receive this Award!
Marquis Who's Who
Honors Barbara Weltman--Who Is Recognized for Expertise in Law and Business
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Million Dollar Stories Podcast
In this episode, Mike and Barbara are diving into the realm of financial empowerment with the book "Small Business Taxes 2024: Your Complete Guide to a Better Bottom Line." This comprehensive guide is designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the intricacies of taxes and optimize their financial bottom line. Listen Here
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The 10 Best Small Business Blogs to Read in 2024
Honored to be included in this list of small business blogs
from JotForm!
Included in FeedSpot's list of
40 Best Small Business Finance
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