So you’re ready to take that big step and embark on a brick-and-mortar venture, or maybe you’re ready to expand your thriving brick-and-mortar business. If you’re looking to move into a commercial space or heavily renovate the space you’re in now, you’ll likely need a...
Brian Brammer
How Your Small Business Could Be Saving More Money
Nearly every small business is subject to nonessential expenses that effectively make them less efficient and profitable. Some expenses may seem small, but they add up over time. Below are some tips in frugality that can have a positive impact on your bottom line. Rainy Day Savings It’s wise to expect the unexpected, so set […]
Could the SECURE Act Affect Your Retirement?
Congress has noticed that American workers generally don’t have enough saved for retirement and has decided to address the issue with the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement or SECURE Act, which aims to improve the nation’s retirement system. With bipartisan support the bill recently passed in the House of Representatives. If it’s signed […]
How to Ensure Your Company Maintains Good Bank Credit
Bank credit is the amount of funds a business can borrow from a bank. It’s a subset of business credit, which is the total amount of money a business can get from all different types of creditors, such as credit card companies, credit unions, leasing companies, and suppliers (called trade or vendor credit). Your business’s […]
How to Put Your Tax Refund Toward Retirement
If you’re receiving a tax refund this year, cut the temptation for a spending spree and use that money in a way to help grow your nest egg for future years. It might not seem as glamorous as, say, splurging on an exotic getaway, but focusing on long-term strategies will prove more fulfilling in the […]
Small Businesses Should Avoid These Common Startup Mistakes
Nearly every entrepreneur will make mistakes when starting a business. Some mistakes are minor and can be chalked up to learning curves and trial-and-error, but some mistakes could have a long-term effect on your business. Here are some common startup mistakes to avoid when starting your small business. Skimping on planning Without a solid foundation […]
Figuring Out the New 199A Deduction
If section 199A is entirely new to you, don’t worry! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new document earlier this month that breaks down some of the new specifics around the rules created for section 199A. In short, this complex section refers to a part of the tax code that mentions a newly created […]
