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
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Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning
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
Killer Small Business Tax Breaks
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
Maximize PPP Forgiveness with Five Tips
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
How to Beat a Super Car in a Race
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
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
Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion
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
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
The Illusions of Entrepreneurship Professors
Late last year, I posted a couple of essays that defended Thomas Stanley’s Millionaire Next Door theory: Defending the Millionaire Next Door Theory … [Read more...] about The Illusions of Entrepreneurship Professors