With all the news and pictures of the effects of Hurricane Harvey, I’ve been impressed with the number of corporate businesses that have pledged to donate and match employee/customer donations. Based on a recent CNN article, businesses have donated over $72 million to Harvey relief efforts! Wow, that is very inspiring. If you work for a large…
Finances and health are two of the most important, yet sometimes controversial, topics to talk about depending on your audience. Many feel that it’s not polite to discuss salaries, net worth, and financial goals. It seems more socially acceptable to complain about not being paid enough, having too many bills, and saying words like, “I…
Have you ever received a big tax refund or bonus and it was gone before you knew it? Did you later regret all those small purchases that wiped out the entire windfall and had nothing to do with your long-term goals, such as pay off debt, create an emergency fund, or start that business that…
With the power of networking online, I am amazed to see how little some people have invested in their brand on LinkedIn. It’s the Facebook of business and professional networking. Investing in creating the right brand image can make a difference in securing a new client or job. I no longer accept LinkedIn requests from…
As tax deadlines approach, the anxiety and frustration from going through the numbers can make or break a small business owner’s day. I find that many entrepreneurs don’t have a system outside of a shoebox of receipts and stack of papers, or just went with an accounting software that they hear the most about, which…
Many people hear that paying by cash is a good thing to help stay on budget and not overspend. Usually I would agree, however, there are pitfalls to paying by cash as a small business owner. The hassle and tax implications may have you re-consider paying anyone, especially independent contractors, by cash or check, since…
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