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Baby Boomers own a lot of small businesses. In fact, according to the US Census Bureau, over half of small business owners are over 55 years of age. That means that right now millions of them are being bombarded with ads and mail about Medicare plans because we are smack dab in the middle of …
WHAT SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE – NOWRead More
How did it get to be November already? And you know what that means – holidays! While you personally may not want to even think about Thanksgiving, for small businesses, the holidays have already arrived. While every season is important, for many small companies, the holiday season can represent half their annual sales. So, there’s …
If you’re a small business owner, I want to urge you to vote in the midterm elections. Yes, I know you’re busy with your small business, and fall is a hectic time. You may think, “Why bother?” What our elected officials do, and who they are, matter to you and your small business a great …
I’m about to start something new—that’s also something pretty darn old for small businesses. I’m launching a new newsletter, and I think you should have a newsletter for your small business too. (If you’d like to sign up for my new newsletter, please go to http://www.RhondaAbrams.com.) I’m a big believer in newsletters for virtually all …
Recently, when visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico I stopped for lunch in the Palacio Café, a small restaurant near the main plaza. I was on what my friends called my “green chile chicken enchilada journey”—having fallen in love with New Mexico green chile. As I travel, I always try to check in with small business …
Go to any community—from big cities to small towns—and at the heart of that community you’ll find a place where people come together to experience live events, such as concerts, plays, a museum, or the local movie theatre. It’s the place where locals go on Saturday night, parents take their kids, and draws visitors from …
If you own a small business, sooner or later you have to make sales. Some entrepreneurs view the prospect of a sales call with the same fear and loathing as having to face an IRS audit. Even if you have salespeople on your team, some customers—especially big customers and clients—need to see the owner before …
MY OH MY! Since the passage of the American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, there’s lots of new benefits and government support for small businesses—probably yours! There have been changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and new money available for restaurants and companies that are in the …
If you own a small business, you need an accountant. Sure, you’ve been filing your taxes using one of those online tax services, but a digital solution can only take you so far. An accountant—a real accountant—is an important part of your small business team. That’s always true, but it’s especially important when dealing with …
Why You Need an Accountant even if You Do Your Own TaxesRead More
