And the books turn over.As we step over the threshold into 2022, we're all staring at much lower numbers in our P/L's. It's a new slate, and the possibilities are endless.What will you do in 2022? That's the question of the hour ... and it has much less to do with...

Many people in Orange County believe that the easiest customer to "sell" to is a referral customer. And in some ways, they're right.But in my opinion, the best kind of prospect to sell on your services is one you already have.So, that being the case, it sure does make...

Here we are in June 6th, and I'll open this here with a reminder to many of my business owner friends (because most of you have to deal with this): estimated taxes for the second quarter are due June 15th.This one always feels as if it came a little quick (two-month...

We're rolling through busy season, and have begun to connect with many of our great Orange County clients. Already wrapped a few very elegant tax returns (if I do say so myself).One of my favorite things about this time of year is connecting with all of you, and...

It’s wild to think how much the business landscape has changed recently, isn’t it? Your processes (and even your own role in your Orange County business) probably look a lot different than what they did a few years ago. AI is transforming the business world fast....

Firstly, before I jump into what business referrals could mean for your Orange County business, I wanted you to see this.You may have already heard me talk about this … but the explosion of shady flim-flammers gaming the Employee Retention Credit and making...

It’s nice to know that, in the midst of so much division, Americans can still rally together around something – even if it’s just boxing. Over 60 million households Netflix-streamed the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson that took place over the...

The past year and a half has been stressful for everybody in Orange County. And I would argue it’s been doubly so for Orange County business owners.The thing is though, these things happen. Quite regularly. Maybe not global pandemics, but disasters in general.So, as...

With all of the extra year-end bookkeeping and tax matters your business is trying to tackle right now, a social media storm is the last thing you need/want to deal with. But it's sadly the sort of thing that will not go away by itself. And how to deal with...

I'd like to simplify things for you today.There is so. much. noise. right now about how to survive (even thrive) in the midst of this very difficult season."Pivot" they say.And yes, if you are running a business, these times call for a bit of a shift. Only a very...