Hopefully, in the next few days, you receive a paycheck protection program loan, or PPP loan. Good job for getting that done. Seriously. Your … [Read more...] about PPP Loan Accounting: Tips to Do It Right
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Paycheck Protection Program Loan: Small Business Life-saver
Okay, let’s get straight to the point: You want to explore a paycheck protection program loan if your small business has been or will be beat up by … [Read more...] about Paycheck Protection Program Loan: Small Business Life-saver
COVID-19 Small Business Tax Relief
The nearly 900-page CARES act, signed this week by the President, can overwhelm small businesses and their advisers. But the new law provides small … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Small Business Tax Relief
Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis
A blog reader reached out last week, suggesting I offer up some advice to small business owners. She pointed out the print books I’ve written (like … [Read more...] about Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis
Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services
I’ve been coaching some new CPA firm owners about how to build a profitable professional services firm. And to jump to the punchline? The twin tricks … [Read more...] about Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services
Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses
So, I just read James Mattis’ new book, "Call Sign Chaos." And the former Secretary of Defense's story prompts a couple of thoughts, one short and one … [Read more...] about Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses
Small Business Succession Planning Secrets
I spent last weekend in eastern Montana with a handful of third and fourth generation farmers and ranchers, relatives of my wife. Truly beautiful … [Read more...] about Small Business Succession Planning Secrets
The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth
Many investors know about geometric growth, which is what compound interest is. Investors, for example, know that if you earn an annual 5 percent … [Read more...] about The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth
In-N-Out Burger: Masterpiece Burger, Masterpiece Business
I really, really like In-N-Out Burger. In fact, my opinion? In-N-Out delivers the very best fast food burger available. This blog post isn’t a … [Read more...] about In-N-Out Burger: Masterpiece Burger, Masterpiece Business
Has Your Small Business Stopped Growing?
Has your small business stopped growing? I might know why. And more importantly, if it turns out the textbook answer I give is right, the answer … [Read more...] about Has Your Small Business Stopped Growing?