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
Better Sales Strategies to Reach Your Southeastern FL Customers
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
Estate Planning: A Starting Place For Southeastern FL Business Owners
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
Why You Need to Improve Customer Service in Your Southeastern FL Business
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
Selling a Business: Tax Considerations for Southeastern FL Owners
You, as a business owner, carry sway with the people in your purview. You are a leader and people look to you, often genuinely listening to what you say and running with it as a plumb line. Which is why it isn’t surprising that so many well-known business leaders spoke out about the assassination attempt on former President Trump this past weekend. Now you might say, “I’m just someone trying to… Read More
Quickbooks Alternatives for Southeastern FL Businesses Post QB Price Raise
Remember that noncompete ban I told you about a while back? The ban that was originally supposed to take effect on September 4 has been temporarily paused. You already know the implications of this ban for your business: vulnerability to head-hunting, higher salary costs, and even trade secrets being put at risk. You can take a breath for now. We’ll keep you posted on whether you’re facing those issues or not…. Read More