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Small businesses are always in hot pursuit of new clients. For many, however, it’s a prospect they carefully approach because of the potential small business risk that new clients can pose. Here are a few steps you can take to reduce that small business risk. Read More

Why should you form an S Corp? Over 70% of U.S. businesses are operated as sole proprietorships—and it’s no surprise. Sole proprietorships are the easiest business structure to form and operate. That’s all great, but if you’re a sole proprietor, your tax obligation can be a significant burden.

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Halloween—the night when the line between the living and the dead thins. In the past, Halloween was a time when treats were set outside houses for wandering spirits and people dressed as ghosts and ghouls so that if they ran into an evil spirit they would be mistaken for one themselves! Scary stuff Read More

If you think LinkedIn is just for job hunters, think again. A great LinkedIn social media strategy can help small businesses build their networks, grow their influence, and find leads. While there are no absolute rules for getting it right, sometimes getting it wrong can be downright frustrating fo Read More

The holiday season can account for as much as 30% of a retailer’s annual sales. However, sales aside, it’s also an especially important time to keep an eye on the many variables that can impact cash flow, such as inventory, extra labor, and marketing. Supporting such a critical time in your sales o Read More

A business partnership can be a great opportunity—diverse skills, someone to bounce ideas off and strategize with, and of course, shared risk. However, with shared risk comes liability. If your partner does something to lose an important client or incurs debt, your finances suffer too. Worse, if th Read More

Feast or famine cycles can be hugely problematic for small businesses. Instability, worry, and cash flow gaps are just some of the side effects of inconsistent sales and workloads. In my earlier blog, I talked about some immediate fixes you can take to overcome cash flow problems associated with pe Read More

If you’re thinking of buying a product or service, the first thing you probably do is research it online. Nine out of 10 people are doing the same thing. Alongside the reviews that your customers post online, a case study is a useful tool for establishing your business’ credibility, experience, and Read More

September is National Preparedness Month. From cyber threats to earthquakes, the threats are very real. Perhaps most worrying of all is that up to 40% of small businesses don’t re-open after a natural or human disaster. But what about the biggest threat to the livelihood of small business owners? A Read More

If cash flow is a problem for your small business, discounting your products and services can seem like a bad idea. But with the holiday shopping season right around the corner, how do you ensure your business stands out from the crowd when today’s shoppers increasingly expect holiday sales and pro Read More