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...
WHEN THE IRS GETS NOSY
Tuesday, April 26
When you owe back taxes to the IRS, they suddenly become very interested in your personal financial affairs. They’re going to start poking their nose into things that you’ve never seen the IRS be interested in, such as your: >Housing costs >Car payment, gas, and insurance >...
WHO’S GOT YOUR BACK?
Tuesday, April 26
if you filed taxes and are still waiting on your return, all I can say is: “be patient.” The IRS processing of returns is still a bit of a mangled mess. But in a congressional hearing on Thursday, they promised that they are doing everything they can to clear up the backlog train wreckage and get...