Janet's Annual Holiday Prayer
Monday, December 23
In this holiday season full of conflict and impeachment, I'm ever more encouraged to see outside of my own situation, and practice empathy for those around me. And as the years go along, I'm increasingly aware of how this holiday season is a time of joy for many, as well as a time of pain for a s...
Being Smart About Year-End Bonuses
Tuesday, December 17
The plot to one of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time, Christmas Vacation, centers on one holiday hope: the year-end bonus. Clark Griswold, as "the last true family man", decides he will use his promised year-end bonus to install a pool in his family's backyard. When the dream fails to ...
An Easy Fix: Raise Your Prices
Monday, December 09
Let me start out by once again reminding you that we are nearing year-end (as if you really needed my reminder). Business owners are extremely well-positioned to make a dent through proper tax planning more than any other population. On the personal side, you should consider these basic year-end ...
S-Corporation, Year-End Tax, Horror Stories
Monday, December 02
We only have one more month (less!) to make any moves that might affect a whole host of things on your tax bill. I have some examples of what I mean here today but suffice it all to say: If your business revenues, expenses, structures or results changed in a significant way this year, contact you...
How Can We Give Thanks?
Tuesday, November 26
Right in the middle of the bloody depths of civil war, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving which should take place every year. His entire Thanksgiving proclamation (written by his Secretary of State, William Seward) is worth taking in, or e...
Selling Psychology: How Lemonade Can Increase Your Business
Monday, November 18
We're turning the corner into the holidays, and it's a massive selling opportunity for your business ... if you use it. But I'm not referring merely to holiday promotions. Those are almost to be expected at this point. What I have for you today is a story that might help you throughout the entire...