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8 Things to Consider Before Taking that EIDL Loan
3RD UPDATE: As of December 31, 2020, the SBA has extended the application deadline for the COVID-19 EIDL program by an entire year, to December 31,
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Sole proprietor & partnership best practices
Is your small business in rapid descent? Here’s how to pull the nose up.
Depending on how your day has gone, you may feel like you’re in rapid descent or outright free fall. An Instagram post from financial coach
Coronavirus: How Worried Should I Be
The stock market is down. What does that mean for your small business? Updated March 12, 2020 My clients and I have been talking about
5 Questions to Ask When Scaling Your Business
In working with businesses of all shapes, sizes, and funding sources over the years, these are 5 important questions to consider as you begin scaling
3 Common Pitfalls Business Owners Can Avoid
If it were easy everyone would do it We all know starting a business isn’t easy. Starting one as woman can be even more difficult.
January Planning
So you’ve set your 2020 goals. Now what? This is the season when the internet lights up with countless articles about yearly goal-setting. That’s something
Have you built your expert team?
Whether you’re a solopreneur or well into your CEO-hood, it’s crucial that you have a team of professionals that know you and your business. Who needs to be on that team? Read on…
How Not to Get Screwed by the City of LA’s Freelance and Business Tax
A gentle reminder to report your freelance or business income to the City of LA by February 28, and to contact your councilperson about the gross receipts tax.
How self-funded founders scale
Self-funded founders need different scale strategies than VC-backed companies. What does scale mean for you?
Should you hire your kids?
Hiring your kids can have some great tax and savings benefits, especially if you use Roth IRAs.
Planning Now: Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
Feeling too uncertain to make a business plan? Try these 5 questions to guide your growth.
Find your best small business health insurance option for 2022
Looking for the best 2022 health insurance as a small business owner? Review these five options first.
7 Tips for Going Remote For Good
Have you committed to remote work forever? These 7 tips will keep your business in good standing
Innovation over perfection
Scarcity may be holding back your ability to grow.
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