A few days ago, Vanguard prepared a personal financial plan for me. I actually have a personal financial plan already—one prepared based on the … [Read more...] about Does the Vanguard Personal Financial Plan Work for Small Business Owners?
Stress Tests for Your Small Business
I did a think week last month and used much of the time to read several of the “second wave” books about the recent financial crisis, including former … [Read more...] about Stress Tests for Your Small Business
Washington State Employment Security Department: Computer System Meltdown?
If you’re a Washington state employer, you've probably noticed something this year: collection letters from Employment Security assessing small- to … [Read more...] about Washington State Employment Security Department: Computer System Meltdown?
Does Price Discounting Work for Small Business?
We experimented with a freemium through the first few months of the year, giving away free copies of some of our do-it-yourself … [Read more...] about Does Price Discounting Work for Small Business?
Vacation Homes as Small Business Tax Shelters
Recently, a handful of people have asked about this gambit where a small business owner turns a vacation home into a tax … [Read more...] about Vacation Homes as Small Business Tax Shelters
The Big Benefits of Entrepreneurial Longevity
Saturday night, a friend graciously treated my wife and me to the Crosby Stills & Nash concert at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. The … [Read more...] about The Big Benefits of Entrepreneurial Longevity
Five Questions Your Business Plan Must Answer
To follow up on the last couple of weeks of blog posts about strategy and common business formulas, I thought this week I’d talk about how to write a … [Read more...] about Five Questions Your Business Plan Must Answer
Six Common Formulas for Small Business Success
Professional business advisors like me hold all sorts of ideas about small business success formulas, or recipes. But can I share something that’s … [Read more...] about Six Common Formulas for Small Business Success
Setting a Strategy for Your Small Business
When starting any new business, but particularly when starting a new business in a competitive category, you need a clear notion of what your business … [Read more...] about Setting a Strategy for Your Small Business
Primer on California S Corporation Taxation
You can get extremely detailed information about how California taxes both in-state and out-of-state S corporations from the California Franchise Tax … [Read more...] about Primer on California S Corporation Taxation