So many would-be entrepreneurs and business owners only want to jump in and open the doors. They want a get-rich-quick scheme that will let them buy a program today and be rich next week. Or successful. Or skinny. Or have … Read More
Tax Articles
Is It The End Of Free Shipping
For several years now, consumers have been able to rely on Amazon and its Prime program, which offers free and fast delivery, among other things. Other companies have also boasted free and low-cost delivery, but with rising fuel and labor … Read More
Small Business Owners Need to get Back in the Garage
This month, I’ve been really carrying on about small business owners stepping into a larger role as the leader of their businesses, and while it might seem weird for a tax professional to be preaching this, the truth is simple: … Read More
Do You Need To Keep EVERYTHING For Your Tax Records? (Nope!)
As a tax professional, my team and I see a LOT of weird ways clients save paperwork. Shoeboxes, expanding files, Ziploc bags, and PDFs are all viable, and seemingly useful. But how long do you really need to keep those … Read More
The Changing Face of College
Now that kids of all ages are back to school, it’s worth acknowledging how college is changing for many young people. The last few years, of course, distance learning became the de-facto system, but many colleges and universities have been … Read More
September’s Real Estate Corner
A contingent offer is a standard way that buyers agree to purchase a home if certain conditions are met. If the conditions are not met, then the buyer can back out of a sale. For example, the home inspection … Read More
Who Is Peter Thiel?
When you think of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO, may come to mind first. But venture capitalist Peter Thiel also played a major role in Facebook, and he’s had a big part in other tech companies too. These … Read More
Making a Team in Your Small Business
In a previous post, I made the mention of “Management By Walking Around” and some of you might have thought, by my comment, that it wasn’t a useful component for an entrepreneur. Not at all! It actually arose from … Read More
What’s Your TIME Worth?
With all the negativity in the news in the last few months (well, it’s been there for years, but now, the negativity is on inflation and the rising cost of living), I think it’s worth talking about something beyond the … Read More
September’s Amusing Tax Convictions
David Seruya, a Brooklyn business owner, recently pleaded guilty to tax evasion, by underreporting the income he received from the sale of his business back to the corporation. In 2014, Seruya agreed to sell his home warranty business a total … Read More