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
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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
Your Real Odds for Business Start-up Success
A few days ago, I reconnected with an old friend. A serial entrepreneur I've worked with on and off over the years. We've been friends for decades … [Read more...] about Your Real Odds for Business Start-up Success
S Corporations, Health Insurance and Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) makes a number of changes to the way that small businesses account for and treat health insurance … [Read more...] about S Corporations, Health Insurance and Obamacare
Texas, Taxes, and Your Small Business
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to cover several topics related to state taxes, including how to legally employ people (including yourself) in … [Read more...] about Texas, Taxes, and Your Small Business
Why You’re Working Too Hard
I got some sad news last week. A friend, actually another small business owner, had finally reached the breaking point. He had found he was working … [Read more...] about Why You’re Working Too Hard
Real Estate Tax Loopholes & Secrets
Are you an active real estate investor? Are you still paying too much income taxes? We've got a $40 monograph that can very possibly improve your … [Read more...] about Real Estate Tax Loopholes & Secrets