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Psst. Time to Raise Your Prices.

October 15, 2021 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Inflation means you probably need to raise your prices blog post.

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.

Filed Under: management, New business, Strategy

Recovery Startup Business Employee Retention Credit

August 4, 2021 By Stephen Nelson CPA

The recovery startup business employee retention credit can provide up to $100,000 in funding to a small business entrenrepeur.

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

Filed Under: employee retention credit, management, New business, Strategy

The Post-Pandemic Economy and Your Small Business

May 19, 2021 By Stephen Nelson CPA

Post-pandemic economy tough for 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

Filed Under: COVID-19, management, Strategy

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

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

Small Business Survival Guide to Corona Virus Crisis

March 23, 2020 By Stephen Nelson CPA

small business corona virus crisis: surviving the storm

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

Filed Under: management, personal finance, retirement, 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

Mattis’ Management Principles Apply to Small Businesses

December 2, 2019 By Stephen Nelson CPA

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

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Work opportunity tax credit provides big tax savings for employers

Don’t Forget About The Work Opportunity Tax Credit!

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, or WOTC for short, gets little attention these days.  COVID relief programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program … [Read More...] about Don’t Forget About The Work Opportunity Tax Credit!

Fixing 199A Deduction Errors is awkward but a good idea.

199A Deduction Errors Cost Small Businesses Big Refunds

The Section 199A deduction lets business owners avoid federal income taxes on that last twenty percent of their business income. Which sounds … [Read More...] about 199A Deduction Errors Cost Small Businesses Big Refunds

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Ten Best Roth Alternatives

All the talk about tax law changes, including changes to the Roth rules and then the prospect of higher tax rates for some, seems to be jacking … [Read More...] about Ten Best Roth Alternatives

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