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Small businesses are on the front line of the coronavirus epidemic, and I want to help you and other small businesses and the self-employed get through this and survive and thrive by keeping you informed of what’s happening, especially what resources and financial sources are available. I’ll try to hold a Facebook Live get-together every …
We here at PlanningShop know these are unsettling times. We do, however, have resources to assist business and entrepreneurship educators who may be transitioning to teaching their courses online during the coronavirus crisis. Our books and resources are available in digital form, as well as our ancillary materials – such as complete PowerPoint slides to …
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Worried about the coronavirus and how to keep it from affecting your small business? From a health standpoint, working in a small office may be one of the safest places you can be. There are fewer workers than in large businesses, and you’ll notice anyone who’s getting sick. From a financial standpoint, of course, you …
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Does President Donald Trump hate small business? If you examine his proposed budget for 2021, that’s the logical conclusion to reach. Trump is proposing to eliminate or drastically cut aid for small businesses—even when such cuts result in insignificant savings. Trump’s draconian recommended budget cuts would stifle the health and growth of this critical sector …
You’ve had them in your small business: “prospects” who aren’t really prospects at all. They’re not truly interested in buying. They’re just using your expertise to shop elsewhere, or are looking for rock-bottom prices, or are just seeing what’s out there. In real estate, they have a term for these time-wasters: “looky-loos.” How can you …
What does the Year of the Rat hold in store for you and your small business or startup? Chinese New Year began on January 25 and celebrations continue until the Lantern Festival on February 8. While in the Western new year we make resolutions, those who observe the lunar calendar look to Chinese astrology to …
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“California to eliminate independent contractors.” “Don’t hire any workers from California.” “This is going to kill small businesses.” Headlines and commentators have been predicting doom and gloom since a new California law went into effect January 1 limiting the ability of some employers to classify workers as independent contractors. You’d think no one would ever …
Happy New Year—and welcome to the year of “20/20 Vision for Success” in your small business. After all, when someone has “20/20” vision, it means they have excellent eyesight. So let’s make 2020 the year you can clearly see success ahead for your small business. Here’s how you can have 20/20 Small Business Vision in …
Yes, I know you’re busy with the holidays in your small business. But you’ve only got a few more days to make the most of 2019. In the waning days of December, you can take a few steps to reduce your taxes, improve your retirement, and feel more secure as you enter 2020. 1. Spend …
Six Steps To Take Before The End Of The Year In Your Small BusinessRead More
