May 2, 2024
1099 Contractor or W2 Employee (webinar)
Many employers struggle when classifying their workers. 1099 contractors have advantages of simplicity for the business owner. However, state and federal lawmakers make this diffi…
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April 17, 2024
It’s OK to be Expensive, Just Don’t Be Overpriced
I made an unusual social media post this week with a scary-looking mathematical formula for calculating “EOQ.” When I was in business school, EOQ was the method taught to optimize…
April 5, 2024
Capitalizing on the Predicted Market Rebound: A Guide for Business Buyers and Sellers
With the chance of the economy bounce back, smart business folks are looking at ways to buy or sell businesses. As the economy gears up for a potential boost, what business decisi…
April 5, 2024
How Businesses that Service the Housing Market Keep our Economy Rolling
Building Houses, Creating Jobs: How it Helps Everyone Did you know, businesses that service homes are more than just doing work? The secret is that when the housing market does we…
April 5, 2024
Unveiling the Buy Low, Sell High Strategy
Ever heard of the saying "Buy low, sell high"? It's not just a catchy phrase – it generally refers to making strategic decisions within the business context. This could involve al…
April 3, 2024
3025% Profit? LOL, no.
Profit, margin, markup… What's the difference? I saw a video by a YouTube creator "Ronnie's Workshop" talking about how he made a wood-working project and sold it for a "3,025% Pr…
March 21, 2024
Will Hiring be Hard This Year?
Yes. Prepare for hiring challenges. I've already heard from several businesses that they're hiring and that they're struggling to find people, even for entry level jobs. This is a…
March 11, 2024
Should I buy a business or start one?
Why would you buy an existing business and not launch a new one? Find out! Buy a business or launch one? Doesn’t every real entrepreneur launch their own business? No. Not everyon…
March 8, 2024
How to find a business to buy?
You’re ready. You want to jump right into an operating business, and keep it running - even improve it. You DON’T want to launch a business from scratch. So where do you look for…
March 1, 2024
When and How to Hire
Is it safe to hire? Few risks are as scary as hiring. If you do it wrong, or do it at the wrong time, you could cost your business precious money, time, and reputation. One of the…
February 28, 2024
What is cash flow? Tips for Buying a Business
You need to know the cash flow of a business BEFORE you buy it. Let’s break it down. Cash flow in business is simply money coming in and going out. It’s money made and money paid…
February 21, 2024
How to pick a trademark name for my business
What is your business named? Do you have it registered as a trademark? All businesses that are going nationwide need a trademark. It defends your business against stolen branding.…
February 6, 2024
How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
SBOBO (Sad, Burned Out Business Owners) When a business owner says they're burned out, when their face is worn and ragged, when they're stressed out… I always ask this one questio…
January 11, 2024
Work Full-Time, Prioritize Family, and Start a Business: Your Business Startup Tips
Starting a business while managing family responsibilities and a full-time job may seem tough. And it is! If: Your job takes 80 hours a week Your family commitments take 4 hours -…
January 11, 2024
What it's Like to Sell Your Business (Webinar Video)
Selling your business is exciting and scary. The dream of a big check captures many founders’ minds. Sadly, deals often fall through or are far more difficult than necessary. Matt…
January 11, 2024
Now Make Real Resolutions
Ten days in, do you know where your resolutions are? I love New Year's resolutions. I make them every year and sometimes I make great progress on them. But sometimes they fail. I'…
October 5, 2023
How do I get my first customers?
It's a common struggle for new business owners who have launched a business. They need customers but their social media channels don't have many followers, their google listing ha…
August 25, 2023
Service Animal Fraud is Criminal in Iowa
A service animal is an unclear term in the U.S. because different parts of the law use different terms to describe animals that help their owners by providing either a necessary o…
August 9, 2023
4 Types of Intellectual Property: Securing Your Business Benefits
Did you know that finding success in today’s fiercely competitive business landscape requires protection of your ideas, inventions, and brand identity? These intangible assets, kn…
August 9, 2023
Make Taxes Suck Less: 4 Practical Tips for Small Business Owners
Tax planning can be overwhelming. If you’re wondering what taxes a small business has to pay, which deductions my business can claim, and other similar questions, you’re not alone…
June 26, 2023
Why are service marks and trademarks important for business?
Establishing a strong brand identity is one of the most important actions you can do to ensure success in your business. Why? Because your brand identifies your business with your…
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