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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Reluctant Blogger
Cue the champagne pops and noisemakers: I’m writing my first blog post. If you can sense that this is not a day I’ve been longing for, you’re right: I haven’t. It’s not that I have anything against blogs. I think they can be an enormously useful, and often entertaining, source of information. I follow a […]