small business
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
4 Ways to Keep an Employee's Divorce from Hurting Your Business’s Bottom Line
4 Ways to Keep an Employee's Divorce from Hurting Your Business’s Bottom Line
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…
March 16, 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
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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
Social Media Policy Warning: Loose Lips Sink Ships and Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
Social Media Policy Warning: Loose Lips Sink Ships and Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
If a member of the media calls your company, will the employee who answers the phone know how to handle things? Or will they make your company look ba…
January 7, 2021
15 Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
15 Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
If you’re searching for foreclosures for sale for your next home or to flip for a profit, these websites will guide you to foreclosures to buy.
January 6, 2021
A Second Round of PPP Loans is Coming (With Some Improvements)
A Second Round of PPP Loans is Coming (With Some Improvements)
PPP loans are getting a second life. There will be some helpful changes, like tax deductions for expenses paid with forgiven loan proceeds.
December 23, 2020
Good News! Business Owners Who Took PPP Will Get to Deduct Expenses After All
Good News! Business Owners Who Took PPP Will Get to Deduct Expenses After All
On Dec. 21, Congress finally delivered the news that struggling business owners were waiting for: They will be allowed to deduct the expenses they cov…
December 23, 2020
IRS Leaves Business Owners Who Took PPP in a Tax Quandary
IRS Leaves Business Owners Who Took PPP in a Tax Quandary
Can business owners deduct the expenses they covered with loans from the Paycheck Protection Program? The legislators who wrote the law say yes, they …
December 18, 2020
11 Superfoods to Boost Productivity at Work
11 Superfoods to Boost Productivity at Work
When you’re faced with a hectic workday, it can be all too easy to make some not-so-healthy food choices in between attending meetings, checking email…
December 9, 2020
Are You Liable When a Customer’s Hummer Gets Stolen from Your Parking Lot?
Are You Liable When a Customer’s Hummer Gets Stolen from Your Parking Lot?
A motel stay led to an unfortunate loss for a California couple. Can they hold the motel responsible? A lawyer’s take on the situation may not leave t…
November 25, 2020
Captive Insurance for Pandemics? What Small Businesses Can Do
Captive Insurance for Pandemics? What Small Businesses Can Do
The pandemic has revealed gaping holes in traditional insurance coverage for small businesses. Private insurance, including captive insurance, may be …
November 18, 2020
Your Business Needs a Succession Plan: Here Are the Basics
Your Business Needs a Succession Plan: Here Are the Basics
Succession planning may be the single-most neglected aspect of business ownership. Don’t make the same mistake that so many others do. Instead, get st…
November 11, 2020
Has COVID-19 Put Your Plan to Sell Your Business in Limbo?
Has COVID-19 Put Your Plan to Sell Your Business in Limbo?
If so, there are several things you could be doing right now to put your business in the best position possible when you’re ready to put it on the mar…
November 9, 2020
17 People You Should Tip for the Holidays
17 People You Should Tip for the Holidays
The holiday season is prime time to give back. So who gets a holiday tip this year – and how much?
November 6, 2020
The Pandemic Has Hit Women Hard: 6 Tips to Bounce Back
The Pandemic Has Hit Women Hard: 6 Tips to Bounce Back
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a real blow for women financially, but while the statistics are sobering, there are some things we can do to recover.
November 6, 2020
How We Lose When We Overlook Black Talent
How We Lose When We Overlook Black Talent
Comments from Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf (pictured) reflect a culture that tramples on clients’ trust and limits opportunities for people of color…
October 21, 2020