Businesses have evolved significantly in the past half-century. Technology factors into virtually every industry under the sun, plus increases in consumer choice and VC funding have transformed what it takes for a company to become—and remain—successful. It has never been easier for an agile startup to cut a successful business off at its knees in today’s environment. To thrive, every company—from…
They’ll Play on Your Emotions
Dear Dave, I’m on Baby Step 2. I’ve paid off almost all my debt, and I’m living on a monthly budget. Recently, I got a call from a debt collection company about an old medical bill. They threatened to garnish my wages, and from the way they talked, I’m afraid they may actually do it….
Privacy Laws and Social Security
I recall my days as a trainee with the Social Security Administration. And gosh, that was almost 50 years ago! The very first thing drilled into our heads was a law called The Privacy Act, which prevented us from disclosing any information about anyone’s Social Security record to anyone other than the record holder. Almost…
10 Tax Write-Offs Not to Overlook for 2021
Running a business can be an expensive undertaking. After the financial uncertainty of the past year and a half, you may face more financial pressure than usual. While many business owners dread tax season, it can be an opportunity to save money and mitigate recent losses. As a small business owner, many of your expenses may be deductible….
8 Ways to Save Money on Business Taxes
When it comes to saving money on your business taxes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information about what you can deduct and what you can’t. However, for small business owners, especially, it’s important to write off as much as you can in order to retain the most profit for your…
Signs of the Times: When Should You Be Concerned about Inflation?
If you’ve ever had a conversation that addresses how going to the theater, ordering dinner, or carrying out another regular activity used to be less expensive, you’ve discussed the concept of inflation. Over time, prices tend to shift upward, though the pace of their upward trajectory is not always consistent. On occasion, economic circumstances can…
How I Taught My Children to Follow in My Footsteps and Become Entrepreneurs
By Chris Estey Not only do you want to be a leader in business, but you also want to raise children capable of doing the same—or better—for themselves. The problem is, of course, that when you’re working the 16-hour days that your business sometimes demands of you, family time can end up taking second place. It’s natural,…
How Effective Employee Communication Boosts Productivity
By James Jorner Effective communication amongst members of the workforce is capable of scaling business whether small or large. Irrespective of your industry, your business needs not just good but effective communication. According to statistics, effective communication can increase your organization’s productivity by 25 percent. In view of this, having the right means of communication in…
The Silicon Valley Dream and What Went Wrong (Part III)
July 21, 2021
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Commentary (This article is part three of a three-part series) Y2K and the Repercussions Prior to the year 2000, the world experienced the Y2K scare. It had to do with the last two digits in a date. Often dates were written in the format MMDDYY. This format left two digits for the year, which meant…
How to Pick the Right Networking Events to Attend
By Josh Weiss In-person networking events are returning as more and more people feel comfortable gathering indoors with larger groups of strangers. To some, networking is easy and fun, but to others, it’s an uncomfortable chore. As someone who has utilized networking to grow my successful public-relations consultancy, here’s a primer on networking and how you…
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