Profit is the lifeblood of any organization. Show me a small business with PROFIT at its center, and I'll show you something worth modeling yourself after.An organization NOT to model yourself after: the federal government. They prefer to operate in deficit mode,...

During the first Super Bowl that Tom Brady won (with the Patriots), these were some of the companies who advertised (hat tip to Jon Erlichman of Bloomberg):AOLBlockbusterRadio ShackCircuit CityCompUSASearsHotJobsYahooVoiceStream WirelessGateway ComputersThe year was...

Before I get into the slippery slope I'm referring to in the title of this post, how are things for you these days? How's business going?I'd love to hear an update on your business ... so click the email button in the upper-right of the site here, and send me a note...

Before I dive into this week's topic, I have a special invite for you. A few months ago I came across statistics for identity theft in our country, and what I read troubled me deeply and spurred me to do something about it, culminating in the organization of our 2018...

I’m going to talk briefly here about something I’ve talked about before, but with new developments, you’ll want to know about: the Employee Retention Credit. (And then I’ll get on to a bookkeeping matter I hope every Orange County business owner understands.)I...

...don't navigate this season alone.The more we learn about the nuances of PPP forgiveness, EIDL regulations, the Employee Retention credit (an alternative, payroll-tax-specific way to save cash for your Orange County business) ... well, the more that we discover that...

 As I sit to write this, it’s the eve of Tax Deadline Day (I’ll be sure to put milk and cookies out for Uncle Sam before leaving the office). Hope you feel the relief of putting your 2024 taxes behind you. Now, you can devote your attention to this other...

The flooding in South and Central Texas is on my mind as I start this work week. It's been hard to watch, especially in this age of social media, where we can see firsthand video of the devastation. I keep thinking especially about the parents of the children who...

In today’s online-driven world, it’s no surprise that securing sensitive information is essential. Just like you cover your Orange County business for other possible risks (property damage, theft, injury, etc.) so should you also be thinking of how to keep your...

The unfortunate reality of things right now is that businesses across the board might need to raise their prices. Inflation’s increasingly pervasive effects, as well as continued supply shortages, demand that pricing models change – or at least be...