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The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth

November 9, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Small business compound growth is the long game

We’ve all had a lot of other things to pay attention to recently. The election. Covid-19. A struggling economy. But something unexpected popped … [Read more...] about The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth

Filed Under: management, New business, Strategy

Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses

September 11, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Some bad news, I’m afraid. Covid-19 closures appear to be killing millions of small businesses. That’s maybe not a huge surprise. Also, we’ve had … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business, PPP, Strategy

Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning

August 15, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Okay, this may sound crazy. But I’m going to say it anyway. A good chance exists you and I need to start thinking more—and thinking more … [Read more...] about Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business, Strategy

Killer Small Business Tax Breaks

July 6, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Some killer small business tax breaks can save you a bundle.

We've been talking tons about Covid 19 stuff over the last few weeks. Like the paycheck protection program. And employee retention credits. But a … [Read more...] about Killer Small Business Tax Breaks

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, New business, qualified opportunity zone

Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips

May 26, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Maximize PPP Forgiveness by understanding the rules

You can maximize PPP forgiveness by understanding the Small Business Administration's Interim Final Rule on forgiveness. Further, by understanding the … [Read more...] about Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, New business

How to Beat a Super Car in a Race

April 27, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

An awkward admission: I watch too much streaming video. Even more now that we're under a "stay at home" directive from our state's governor. A … [Read more...] about How to Beat a Super Car in a Race

Filed Under: management, New business, Strategy

Twin Problems of Unprofitable Customers and Services

January 20, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

Filed Under: management, New business, Strategy, Uncategorized

Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion

November 27, 2019 By Christian Block CPA

Are you a small business owner who wants to sell your firm? Do you operate as a "C" corporation? You definitely want to know how Section 1202 … [Read more...] about Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion

Filed Under: business taxes, Corporate taxation, Incorporation, New business

The Hidden Magic of Arithmetic Growth

August 20, 2019 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

Filed Under: management, New business, Uncategorized

In-N-Out Burger: Masterpiece Burger, Masterpiece Business

June 3, 2019 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

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Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update

Over most of the last year, we’ve talked a lot at this blog about economic uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic. As you maybe know, the popular … [Read More...] about Covid-19 Economic Uncertainty Update

ERC and PPP Affiliation Rules May Make Acquisitions More Attractive

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