Archives for August 2024

I don’t think Kenny Rogers was thinking about business ownership when he sang that song, but it could be a mantra for Southeastern FL business owners. (And if you’re not a Kenny Rogers fan, here’s a trip down someone else’s lane. Boy, 1978 was another era altogether, wasn’t it?) Knowing when to hold ‘em – and when to fold ‘em – is a business skill not all possess, and things can… Read More

Adieu, Summer Olympics 2024. Paris 2024 didn’t disappoint.  Were you like most of the world in watching? It seems like Americans were glued to all 13 days of nonstop competition both on live TV and through the ever-entertaining athlete social media streams.  And speaking of social media, thanks, Olympic committee, for relaxing rules around social media posting which brought us this. Since most Olympic athletes aren’t superstars like Simone Biles or Usain… Read More

One of the best things about this summer has been watching the Paris Olympics. When an American athlete pulls out a win, it feels like a win for all of us. Case in point: Noah Lyles taking the gold in the men’s 100m dash. That’s an event where Americans haven’t seen a gold medal in over 20 years.  But, also, seeing St. Lucia and Dominica win their first ever medals elicits all… Read More

Let’s leave aside culture wars controversies about the opening ceremony – the Olympics still bring the magic. And in the dog days of summer, with so much chaos brewing in so many political and cultural corners … well, it is, in fact, a nice way to leave aside the culture war. Case in point: Simone Biles with a calf injury still pulled out an impressive floor routine and vault performance ending… Read More

Sometimes I have to smack my head when I see what passes for “tax advice” online. In the next round of “Don’t believe everything on social media”, there’s now a scam going around about a self employment tax credit. The influencers claiming this say you can get pandemic era payouts similar to the Employee Retention Credit.  But, the credit actually being referred to is a much more restrictive one that relates… Read More