by | Oct 19, 2017 | Cash Flow, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners
I have had this discussion with three business owners in the last two weeks. One was launching a web store, one was considering opening a business, and one was struggling to survive. I too am faced with this. No American can dodge a commercial from one...
by | Oct 17, 2017 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Music, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
El Pasoans are always complaining there is never anything to do, so take that as an opportunity to get people through your doors. Depending on your business, you can invite speakers, live bands, motivational speakers, dances, art exhibits and any other event...
by | Oct 16, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Other, Small Business Owners, Tax Tip of The Week
Have you heard about the latest crazy tax deductions? How about the cholesterol deduction? The Willie Nelson write-off? The time machine? Or the stripper who bared her assets? These tax tales are part of the fifth installment of Bankrate’s 10 craziest tax deductions....
by | Oct 12, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Cost Cutting, Income Taxes, Small Business Owners, Surviving an IRS Audit Series, Tax Tip of The Week
Taxpayers must be prepared to substantiate auto deductions with adequate records or sufficient evidence. Failure to do so will cost you thousands of dollars in increased taxes and/or fees to accountants or tax lawyers if you are audited. Taxpayers should be able to...
by | Oct 11, 2017 | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Cash Flow, Cost Cutting, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners
I have a hard time stressing the importance of budgeting money each month on marketing. A lot of business owners see it as a wasted expense. It’s really not! I like to use this analogy when it comes to spending money on marketing. It’s like buying a $20 gift...
by | Oct 10, 2017 | Business Profit & Cash Flow Tips, Business Success Series, Sales & Marketing, Small Business Owners, Small Business Success Series
Advertising can have a life of its own if there are not proper systems in place to control it. By neglecting your advertising you can get undesired results. Your goal when managing your advertising is to assure that you are in control of what you are sending out as a...
