On Sunday morning, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Assuming the House passes an identical bill this Friday (and Nancy … [Read more...] about Inflation Reduction Act: What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know
Strategy
Human Capitalists in the Twenty-First Century
I reread a great research paper recently: “Capitalists in the Twenty-first Century,” from the economists Matthew Smith, Danny Yagan, Owen M. Zidar and … [Read more...] about Human Capitalists in the Twenty-First Century
Psst. Time to Raise Your Prices.
I don't know about your small business. But for us? We haven't been very disciplined about raising prices during the pandemic. So even if our costs … [Read more...] about Psst. Time to Raise Your Prices.
Recovery Startup Business Employee Retention Credit
For the third and fourth quarters of 2021, tax law provides an unusual incentive to small business entrepreneurs: the recovery startup business … [Read more...] about Recovery Startup Business Employee Retention Credit
The Post-Pandemic Economy and Your Small Business
The numbers keep getting better. Cases, hospitalizations and fatalities have collapsed in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. In the U.S., … [Read more...] about The Post-Pandemic Economy and Your Small Business
The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth
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 o … [Read more...] about The Small Business Long Game: Compound Growth
Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses
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 bi … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Closures Killing Millions of Small Businesses
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 opt … [Read more...] about Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Small Business Planning
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
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