Business Success Strategies

BY BARBARA WELTMAN When the pandemic hit, most businesses that were able to do so scrambled to transition their employees to working remotely from their homes. Likely, many small businesses did this without adopting comprehensive policies to make the arrangement workable for employees while protecting the company from potential threats and addressing various issues. With the […]

UPDATED January 17, 2021 By Karen Kerrigan- The effects of the COVID-19 have hit small businesses very hard. Of course, many governments continue to place restrictions on business activity and public mobility. Sluggish demand continues to impact revenues, which is taking a toll on jobs and business viability. Let’s hope that mitigation strategies and the […]

By Ami Kassar, CEO of Multifunding LLC and Author of the Growth Dilemma – As part of the new Covid Relief Act, there are tremendous benefits for new SBA borrowers.  These benefits will run out on September 30, 2021, or sooner if funding runs out.  As part of the benefits, borrowers will receive a waiver […]

A Hopeful New Year’s Message “…hope is the companion of power” For most small business owners and entrepreneurs, the year has been chaotic, brutal and exhausting. But amid the never-ending challenges spawned by COVID-19, many entrepreneurs discovered new opportunities, new ways to do business, and new strengths they did not know they had. My daily […]

by Raymond J. Keating- If you want to get overwhelmed by an online search, just plug “business lessons from 2020” into Bing or Google. The list is lengthy, to say the least. I combed through an assortment of entries – including lots of firm-grasp-of-the-obvious declarations – and found some items that offer value as insights […]

By Karen Kerrigan– COVID-19 RELATED TRENDS & NEWS 6 Ways to Prepare for the Next Round of PPP, Inc. “The refundable loan program aimed at small businesses will be available to both first-time PPP recipients as well as to those who’ve already received a PPP loan but experienced significant revenue losses in 2020. The new law further expands the slate […]

by Raymond J. Keating- As we all know, 2020 has been a brutal year in terms pandemic-related deaths, illnesses and economic devastation. That includes, no doubt, millions of closed small businesses. At the same time, a glimmer of hope for the future of our economy can be found in the data for Employer Identification Number […]

By Karen Kerrigan- Here’s this week’s roundup of excellent content, upcoming events and solid tips from the experts to help your startup or small business thrive in the COVID-19 economy. Trends in the Marketplace and Beyond Americans Starting Businesses at Record Pace, Small Business Trends.  “New figures from a study by LendingTree indicate the number of […]

by Karen Kerrigan- (Reprinted with permission from Alibaba’s Insights) If there is a silver lining to the pandemic, it is that the shocking disruption spawned by restrictions and shutdowns has given many SMEs a fresh perspective on how digital tools and platforms can help them identify new customers and market opportunities for survival and growth […]

by Barbara Weltman- For more than 25 years, I’m proud to say my tax book for small businesses has been the go-to-tax-guide for owners and their tax advisors. The J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2021 edition for preparing 2020 returns as well as tax planning for 2021 has been updated to incorporate COVID-19-related and other new laws, court decisions, […]