Unlike recent years, in which the tax rules have been fairly stable, 2018 brings extensive changes as a result of a large tax overhaul that passed Congress last December. These changes will affect how your 2018 taxes will be calculated. Here’s a quick recap of the new rules, followed by some thoughts on steps we […]
Finding and communicating with the right customer is a basic necessity for any small business. This article discusses tips you can use to find ideal customers and improve your marketing communications strategy. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://smallbiztrends.com/2018/11/10-expert-tips-for-finding-and-communicating-with-your-ideal-customers.html
Bloomberg recently released projected tax rates, brackets and other numbers that apply to the 2019 tax year (the IRS will release the official numbers later this year). Note, these are NOT the numbers that apply to the 2018 taxes you file in 2019, but to the income and activity that occurs during the 2019 tax year […]
The Congress at Work series of articles is designed to give you a glimpse of various types of legislation currently under consideration. While either the Senate or the House of Representatives may initiate a bill proposal, be aware that many bills never become law. They may never make it out of committee, be blocked by […]
You’ve just lost your phone and you’re in full-on panic mode. When you locate said electronic device, all is well. You heave a sigh of relief. All of this begs the question: why and how have we become so dependent on our phones? Though going without a phone entirely is probably not necessary, or in […]
The House Republicans recently introduced legislation that, bundled together, is being referred to as Tax Reform 2.0. Expanding on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it’s composed of three main bills intended to address some of most criticized portions of the TCJA. H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 […]
Although family businesses boost the economy and make up more than fifty percent of the nation’s GDP, they struggle to survive past the second generation. This article discusses a few ways family businesses can thrive through multiple generations. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.contractingbusiness.com/residential-hvac/4-ways-family-businesses-can-thrive-through-multiple-generations
Cold-calling may seem out of date, but many small businesses rely on personal connections to get customers out of the cold calling stage and into prospective clients. This short article discusses the trick to a more effective sales call. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.inc.com/ford-transit-connect/tip-of-the-day/more-effective-sales-calls.html?cid=landertip_fordtransitconnect