EIDL vs PPP Loans from the SBA
Among all the talk of this and that SBA loans to help business activities, we thought we’d cut through the clutter of acronyms. For background information, read this post first to understand the basics. First of all, an EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) isn’t new. It’s an existing program administered through the Small Business Administration…
Read MoreSBA Loans – What’s the difference?
It seems as though every business has an interest in obtaining some help from the SBA. While the process is complicated, the options are not. To help you decide which type of loan you may need, we offer the summary below. Bear in mind that this is not a DIY project. We’re here to help.…
Read MoreSBA Disaster Loans- Are they right for your business?
Due to the Coronavirus problems, we’ve received a bunch of questions from business owners about SBA Loans. The slide show below will walk you thru: Who can qualify, What are the requirements, What are the terms, and how we can help you apply [SlideDeck id=15802]
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Don’t fall for newest IRS scam
Read MoreThe truth about price-cutting- it’s not what you think
Sales are down, so we need to cut prices right? Not necessarily! The truth illustrated in the video below shows that price-cutting is almost never the way to grow profits. The video shows that, at a 35% profit margin, a 10% price cut means you must increase sales by 40% just to stay even. Hard…
Read MoreThe SECURE ACT – New Rules for Retirees
New Law Extends Key Tax Breaks into 2020 — aka How Congress tries to upset your year-end planning Just when it seemed like Congress was too distracted by impeachment proceedings and national security to worry about taxes, they throw curveballs into our year-end tax planning. The Extenders and Secure (Retirement) Act are just a…
Read MoreOut with the old – in with the new 2020 mileage rates
It’s easy to forget about the business use of your personal car. Here’s how to calculate this deduction for all your business miles.
Read MoreBusiness Reading List for the Holidays
To succeed in business, it’s necessary to learn some economic theory. Don’t worry – this doesn’t mean you have to have a degree in Econ studies – it just means you grasp some principles of how free markets work. Some of the best reads that I’ve ever found are described in our video review below.…
Read MoreChristmas giving and tax deductions
In the case of non-cash charitable gifts you need to be careful not to fall into several tax traps that may limit your deduction.
Read MoreChristmas gifts and their tax benefits
Holiday parties and gifts can help show your appreciation and provide tax breaks With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is in full swing. At this time of year, your business may want to show its gratitude to employees and customers by giving them gifts or hosting holiday parties. It’s a good idea to understand…
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