Every Central Florida business owner in today’s inflationary environment is looking for ways to economize and improve: overhead expenses, workload, staffing needs, office space, supply chains, etc. It all feels stretched. We’re *all* feeling it, even here in Central...

For as long as trade has existed, so has accounting. Goods are sold, profit is made, expenses are accrued, and everything gets recorded (presumably, ha!). And it wasn’t THAT long ago that electronic spreadsheets were considered “a big advancement” in...

Here we are, nearing the end of tax season. It’s been one wild ride. I for one am counting the days until I can turn off my phone, sip on some iced tea, and get lulled to sleep by the wind and bird songs while swinging comfortably in a hammock. If you can’t reach...

Recently, thousands of Americans have been receiving a variety of scary letters from the IRS that they most definitely were not expecting. These have included bills for taxes they thought were already paid, threatening collections notices, and (sometimes threatening)...

Well, it’s now *officially* spring. Of course, that means the end of those cold winter months and the start of warmer, longer days, but it also means the possibility of disruption and stormy weather (especially in the south this week).And while we sure do love...

While we all helplessly watch the war in Ukraine, we are also seeing the toll it’s extracting on our economy… and small businesses. Oil prices are skyrocketing and supply chain disruptions are becoming regular fare.The shock of the last two years hasn’t really worn...

When the tax deadline looms (this year’s is little more than a month out), a lot of Central Florida people start rushing to slap things together before the deadline expires. But in all the rushing, it’s easy to get on thin ice… and fast.So, let’s talk about what can...

Have you been able to keep your mind clear? Have you kept your time-limited output and attention focused on your Central Florida business? I hate to repeat myself, but this is so critical during these globally anxious days. Your business, your team – your FAMILY...

With the events of the past week and whispers of world war, it’s pretty easy to get caught up in the non-stop fear cycle. Watching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, anxiously waiting to see if China will invade Taiwan, hearing Turkey issue threats to Russia if they...

Congratulations, you’ve won the lottery!The IRS audit lottery, that is.If you’re being audited by the IRS, you’re in a very select group. Since the IRS audits less than one-quarter of one percent of all income tax returns – that’s less than 1 out of 400 – it’s a very...

Did you know that about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year? That’s a daunting statistic for anyone starting a new Central Florida business. And, even scarier, is the reality that companies with owners younger than 30 are even more likely...

Whether you’re partial to the Olympics or American football, this past week has brought some great athletic entertainment to many Central Florida homes and businesses. As we speak, the U.S. has managed to grab 16 medals – 7 of them gold. Among those gold medal...