The internet is crawling with articles about how to overcome obstacles and persevere through professional adversity. They give upbeat, chirpy advice about setting goals, maintaining a positive attitude, and seeing failures as opportunities. All of this is good advice, but every time I read these articles I can’t escape that thought that they don’t acknowledge […]
Let’s Talk Teamwork
You may have heard this before, but no small business owner is an island. You succeed or fail in large part thanks to the strength of the support network surrounding you. Notice I said “strength” of your support network, not “size.” It doesn’t have to be huge! In fact, when you’re just starting, one or […]
Employees vs. Contractors: the Differences go Beyond Taxes
Most small business owners outgrow handling every facet of their business themselves. When that happens to you, if it hasn’t already, expanding your team is the logical next step. But, deciding to expand is only half the battle. You also need to choose how you want to grow your organization. Is hiring a W2 employee […]
Bookkeepers vs. CPAs: Make the Best Choice for your Business
As a group, small business owners are expert-level DIYers. But, even the most resourceful small business owners will eventually find themselves needing to bring in experts to help them manage their business finances. If you’re a small business owner navigating just this situation, then congratulations. This can be a pretty exciting time for a small […]
Five Steps to Make Managing a Remote Team Easy
In a world where it’s easy to stay connected 24/7, going into the office isn’t as important as it used to be. Remote work, whether completely remote or as an occasional option, is a fantastic perk to offer employees – and can help small business owners build the best possible teams. As a small business […]
You need a vacation, so why not take one?
It’s summer, the days are getting longer, and the kids are out of school. I bet you wish you were at the beach right now instead of sitting in your office. That is unless you’re reading this blog at the beach, in which case I have some questions about how you’re spending your downtime. Hopefully, […]
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Annual Team Meetings
Life as a small business owner is busy, exciting, unpredictable, and occasionally chaotic. The sometimes-frenetic pace of life leads most small business owners to the same realization: launching a business alone is much simpler than running a business alone. Enter: your team. This group of professionals will keep your business growing and running smoothly and […]
The Seven Supporting Players You Need for Your Small Business
Small business owners take great pride in their ability to “do it all.” And they should! A willingness to learn new skills and take risks is a big part of being a successful entrepreneur. But, just because you can do it all, doesn’t mean you should. In some cases, DIY isn’t just a waste of […]
Common Tax Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you’re a small business owner, you are used to wearing many different hats – some more comfortable than others. One almost universally uncomfortable hat? The tax preparing one. I’ll spare you a cliche joke about sure things in life, death, and taxes…but the sentiment is true. All business owners have to handle taxes – […]
Navigating Challenging Seasons – Real Advice for Real People
So, how are you holding up? The holidays – and all their chaos – are behind us, and we’re back to reality. I assume that, thanks to your exhaustive pre-holiday preparation, you’re hitting the ground running. Your email inbox is empty, your tax documents are prepared and ready to go, and you have already reached […]