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COVID Sparked a Surge of Generosity
COVID Sparked a Surge of Generosity
One big focus among donors: charities that address food insecurity.
July 29, 2021
How to Boost Your Financial Savvy
How to Boost Your Financial Savvy
Women need to know how financial knowledge can help them take care of their families and themselves.
July 28, 2021
Guiding Your Company with Business Continuity Planning
Guiding Your Company with Business Continuity Planning
As they say, if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. And you don’t want your business to fail, so get planning! Here are some concepts to keep i…
July 25, 2021
Why 99% of Business Owners are Leaving Money on the Table
Why 99% of Business Owners are Leaving Money on the Table
From starting your business to running it, growing it and finally setting it up for a successful transition when the time comes, there are a host of c…
July 11, 2021
Potential Tax Changes Pressure Business Owners to Make Big Decisions
Potential Tax Changes Pressure Business Owners to Make Big Decisions
With the possibility of tax increases on the horizon, some business owners may be considering pushing up their plans to sell or transition their compa…
July 3, 2021
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What Role Should Your Children Play in Your Business Succession Plan?
What Role Should Your Children Play in Your Business Succession Plan?
A well-structured business succession plan covers a lot of ground: taxes, trust strategies, market valuations and much more. But some of the trickiest…
June 28, 2021
How to Lose Your Dough Investing in a Pizza Restaurant
How to Lose Your Dough Investing in a Pizza Restaurant
Who doesn’t love pizza? That’s great, but just loving pizza won’t cut it when you hope to open a successful pizza place.
June 26, 2021
Tough Times for a Family Business
Tough Times for a Family Business
His dry-cleaning operation was rocked by the pandemic, but he is staying optimistic.
June 24, 2021
Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
Business Owners Need an Exit Strategy When They Are Ready to Retire
If you are looking to sell your business and retire, you need to understand what your company is worth, what documents you must have ready and who the…
June 23, 2021
How to Protect Your Business When an Employee Gets Divorced
How to Protect Your Business When an Employee Gets Divorced
When one of your workers goes through a divorce, like it or not, your company can get pulled into the fray. It’s in your best interest (as well as the…
June 15, 2021
IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
The tax penalty for using dyed diesel fuel for highway use is temporarily suspended.
May 13, 2021
5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
Your company is a tool for building wealth. Learn how to develop your mindset to catapult you to the next level of financial success just by changing …
May 6, 2021
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance
After a tough winter, two sisters look forward to reviving their restaurant’s business.
April 29, 2021
COVID-19-Weary Business Owners Can Win by Adopting the Right Mindset for a Sale
COVID-19-Weary Business Owners Can Win by Adopting the Right Mindset for a Sale
Your business has survived the pandemic, but it’s taken a toll. Here are some reasons why now may be a good time to sell, and some points to keep in m…
March 31, 2021
PPP Loan Basics for Small Business Owners
PPP Loan Basics for Small Business Owners
Although uncertainty and confusion have surrounded the Paycheck Protection Program since its launch, that shouldn't stop small business owners from pa…
March 30, 2021
Add a VPN to Surf the Internet Safely
Add a VPN to Surf the Internet Safely
To help you fight identity theft, consider adding a VPN.
March 20, 2021
New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Chen…
March 8, 2021
Claim These "Above-the-Line" Deductions on Your Tax Return (Even If You Don't Itemize)
Claim These "Above-the-Line" Deductions on Your Tax Return (Even If You Don't Itemize)
If, like most people, you claim the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions on your return, there are still many other tax deductions availa…
March 5, 2021
Biden Steers PPP Loans to Smallest Businesses
Biden Steers PPP Loans to Smallest Businesses
For two weeks, mom-and-pop businesses will move to the front of the line for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
February 22, 2021
Small-Business Owners Can Be Divided into 2 Camps – Which Are You?
Small-Business Owners Can Be Divided into 2 Camps – Which Are You?
The financial complexities of being a small-business owner are vast regardless of the “camp” they reside in. Juggling business needs with personal fin…
February 17, 2021
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
There were a lot of tax changes for the 2020 tax year. Get familiar with them now – before you file your 2020 tax return.
February 8, 2021
A Talk With Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
A Talk With Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
Investing is the key to building a nest egg that will last a long lifetime, says Schwab-Pomerantz.
January 27, 2021
Stephanie Creary: Making the Case for Diversity on Corporate Boards
Stephanie Creary: Making the Case for Diversity on Corporate Boards
Adding underrepresented voices can improve a company’s bottom line.
January 23, 2021
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Getting an idea for a cool new product patented is a dream for many creative thinkers, but unfortunately there are plenty of scammers out there ready …
January 14, 2021
Retirees' Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Retirees' Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Know some of the business partnership pros and cons before diving in. A business partnership agreement is a good place to start.
January 11, 2021