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 […]
My Three New (School) Year Resolutions
In my years of doing this, I have noticed that September is a busy time for resolutions. People are relaxed and excited to get back to work after a (hopefully) fun summer. And the new school year feels a little like a fresh start, even if you aren’t going to school. In addition, for parents, […]