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The barcode is so commonplace you kind of forget that it was the cutting edge of retail technology once upon a time. Now, you probably only think about it when you scan it at the register (BEEP). But this year is, in fact, its 50th anniversary. But, as commonplace as the barcode is, it’s facing an upgrade, aka the QR code — the more sophisticated, more informative, and more interactive improvement… Read More

The heat is turning up everywhere right now, literally and metaphorically. Let’s discuss that in terms of your Southeastern FL business if you filed an Employee Retention Credit (ERC). See, the IRS is leveling up their ERC claim investigations right now. If you claimed things correctly, nothing to worry about here. But if you fell prey to the ERC mills or bad advice to file when your business didn’t really qualify… Read More

The IRS is in a crackdown year.  Checking and rejecting ERC claims, getting what’s owed from millionaires that weren’t paying their part, and now locking down tax strategies that were being exploited by those with complex partnerships. If any of these apply to you, then we should definitely sit down and talk about how to keep you on the right side of things, especially if the IRS is coming after… Read More

In conversations with Southeastern FL business owner friends recently, it seems hiring has been a struggle bus (can you relate?).  There are qualified applicants showing up in their resume stacks. But, what’s more difficult to look for in that pile is the right combo of qualified and quality to fill out the position. For a lot of them, no one’s really standing out from the pack. Hiring ain’t easy. Picking… Read More

An unfortunate thing about being a business owner sometimes is that you are at the crosshairs of the changing winds of the culture. And these past ten years, the very polarized political environment has put some pressures on businesses to align with different political leanings.  While some have capitalized on that and seen some gains (examples: Jeremy’s Razors and Ben & Jerry’s), backing certain ideals can put business owners like you in… Read More

How did Memorial Day affect your Southeastern FL business this year? Did you run any sales or promotions for members of the military? Join a parade to advertise your business? Holidays are an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and get visibility. And, if you missed doing that for Memorial Day, Independence Day is only a month or so away. Start thinking about some ways you can establish your… Read More