Now, I know that I recently started talking about the new FinCEN reporting requirement and promised a part two… which I’ll absolutely get to in an upcoming blog.But this time I wanted to take the opportunity to speak about the banking “crisis” that has a lot of...

Starting a business is an exciting (and scary) step. Initially, you were equipped with a vision, some basic business know-how, and a plan. You also likely understood that you had tax obligations (you’re a taxpayer after all). However… having a general idea...

If you’re doing the books, juggling the hiring, navigating supply problems, delivering work to clients, and thinking about big-picture items for the year … you might be a small business owner.If you’ve got a lot on your mind and more gets added daily? You might be a...

 Unless you’ve been living in a cave like this woman, you know that business ownership is a tough gig right now — it’s nearly an Olympic sport to keep things running and moving ahead. But, despite all that, being a business owner is also pretty great....

 Wedding bells might be chiming for some Central Florida people as we head into warmer weather, but for others, the thud of a gavel signals the end of a happily-ever-after.As if a separation or divorce isn’t enough of a punch in the gut for you, it can be further...

It’s a bit of a dog-eat-dog world for businesses these days. (Feel that sentiment in your bones?)Inflation is pervasive. Supply chain issues still have you jumping through hoops to get products. The hunt continues for good help… proving the adage. Covid-era debts now...

Well, here we are — just like that, we find ourselves already a quarter of the way through 2023. While people all across Central Florida are breaking out the deep cleaning sprays and scrub brushes to get a little springtime sparkle, you might want to be thinking about...

Debt is such a dream killer.It has a way of strangleholding your best-laid plans and keeping you from things like……buying a house…taking a vacation…making a career change…building a good retirement…starting a businessThe list could go on.A particularly difficult kind...

It happened: Silicon Valley Bank sold. Well, at least part of it. The bank’s deposits, loans, and 17 branches — scheduled to reopen today — were snagged by First Citizens BancShares, a Raleigh-based bank. (About $90 billion of assets still remain with the Federal...

Firstly, before I jump into what business referrals could mean for your Central Florida business, I wanted you to see this.You may have already heard me talk about this … but the explosion of shady flim-flammers gaming the Employee Retention Credit and making...

Seen any ads lately about how your Central Florida business can still claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)? There are a lot of false claims out there saying you could receive thousands in government money to help your business. Naturally, in an economic crisis,...

My quick take on SVB: Don’t let it rob you of your focus for building the business under YOUR control.In other words, let noise be noise … and focus on what’s most important: your immediate world.But I will say that this crisis is a perfect example of why you should...