June 1, 2025 -- Volume 24, No. 6

Disasters Happen: It's Important to Be Prepared Now

As a Florida resident, I’m acutely aware of hurricane season, which begins in the Atlantic on June 1 and runs through November 30. The Pacific hurricane season for the eastern Pacific basin began May 15 and also runs through November 30. May is National Wildfire Month. While the calendar may specify when certain disasters are expected to occur, in reality a catastrophic event can happen at any time. Read More

Let's Celebrate Small Business!

As the SBA says: National Small Business Week acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners and recognizes their hard work, ingenuity, and dedication. So, let’s celebrate…and here’s why. Read More

New Business or Project Crowdfunding: What to Know

If you’re launching a new business or developing a new project for an existing business, you probably need money to do it right. Instead of using conventional methods, such as getting a bank loan or finding a person willing to invest, you may be able to raise cash through crowdfunding. Read More

Scale Your Business by Stepping Up IP Protection

IP—intellectual property—may be the most valuable things owned by your business. IP can be ways to help you conduct your business or sources of revenue in and of themselves. Adding to your inventory of IP can help you grow your business. But you need to protect these important assets.

Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know

Small businesses operate with a tight staff; each person counts and it’s difficult for staff to cover when an employee is out for any reason. But some employees may be reservists called to active duty to serve in war, to help FEMA during a disaster, or for other reasons...When an employee is away for a prolonged period, it puts a strain on the business and all its employees. And certain legal and practical issues come into play. Read More

The Numbers Are Up for Sole Proprietorships

In May's Small Business Month, it’s great to see that the number of sole proprietorships in the U.S. has increased. Recent IRS statistics on sole proprietorships for 2022 show that the number of these businesses is up by 5.7%. Read More

Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace

It’s been estimated that nearly one in 5 people in the U.S. have a mental health issue. SAMSHA says “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.” Within a business context, mental health issues are reflected in such areas as poor productivity, absenteeism, burnout, and, in a few extreme cases, violence. Read More

Not Too Late to Prep for Summer Now

While the calendar says the official start of summer is more than a month away, it’s not too early…or too late…to be thinking about that time of the year. The nature of your business may greatly affect what you do now. Read More

Moms Know Best: Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Who knew that mom’s cliches would serve as lessons on how to be an entrepreneur? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to thank my mom and all moms for their unintended wisdom when they repeatedly said those cliches most of us remember. How many times did you hear “What part of NO don’t you understand?” or “when you have your own house you can make the rules”? Mom’s cliches were valuable in teaching important points not only for being a good person but also for becoming a successful entrepreneur. Read More

Our Featured Guest Blogs

How Will the Next Generation of Learners Affect the Workplace

by Jack Shaw

With each new generation of people comes significant changes. How much more could the staunch baby boomers differ from the peace-and-love Generation X? Even though change is one of the only constants in life, business professionals remain wary of big shifts in mindsets and operations. Read More

How Work Order Software Transforms Small Business Operations

by James Thompson

Running a small business is exciting but not entirely painless or quick. It feels like juggling multiple tasks—talking to customers, assigning tasks, tracking deadlines, etc. And while all this is happening, you come face-to-face with machine breakdown and downtime. Nerve-wracking, isn’t it? Read More

Old-School Estimating vs. Smart Solutions: What's Really Holding You Back?

by John Kabugua

Let’s be honest. Estimating projects the old-fashioned way can feel like trying to win a race with one foot tied to the floor. You’re juggling spreadsheets, flipping through paper plans, and triple-checking numbers that somehow still go missing. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Read More

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Weltman on Financial Literacy: What Owners and Employees

Need to Know

According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), “’Financial literacy’ describes the skills, knowledge, and tools that equip people to make individual financial decisions and actions to attain their goals; this may also be known as financial capability, especially when paired with access to financial products and services.” Unfortunately, many owners and employees are financially illiterate. What should owners and employees know?

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