HOW TO SOLVE AN OFFICE SCRAMBLE
Thursday, August 27
Before I get into what I'm writing about today, a quick tax-related item: the payroll tax "holiday" (deferral) does not (as of this writing) come with guidance attached from the IRS. This means that your payroll company, whomever that might be, won't have set up your system to implement it. And w...
How Businesses Get More Done With Less Time
Monday, August 17
From what I'm seeing, the rolling, rippling economic effects of this virus and the lockdown/quarantine, etc. WILL continue. This is regardless of your circumstance or your locality. Economic issues are far more connected these days than they had been in decades past ... and when 30+% of housing p...
How To Market More Effectively Today
Tuesday, August 11
I have some ideas for small business owners to chew on today about how to connect more clearly and deeply with your clients and prospects, but before I get there, some news: There is still no word about automatic PPP forgiveness for smaller loans (under $150K), and Congress is having trouble comi...
Now is the Time for Estate Planning
Monday, August 03
Right now, it's almost impossible to escape the conflict, the noise, and the shaming over various cultural decisions we're having to make. Lockdowns, schooling, more economic stimulus, elections, vaccines -- it's all enough to drive you crazy if you pay close attention. We get to talk with famili...
PPP Forgiveness Reminders
Monday, August 03
Doing business in the summer of 2020 sure ain't easy. I have clients all over the spectrum -- some whose businesses are on their last legs because of social restrictions and lockdowns, some who are hanging steady, and some who have found ways to grow. Many have taken advantage of the Paycheck Pro...
Passing Down a Business Within The Family
Monday, July 27
There is talk right now that Congress might enact automatic forgiveness for all PPP loans under $150K. This would be a sigh of relief for small businesses (and their accountants!) everywhere. Nothing has been passed, but it's under strong consideration. And, in case you didn't know, the PPP progr...