Given the goings-on since our last post, we need to discuss the importance of disaster preparedness for small businesses. According to FEMA.gov, almost 40 percent of small businesses never reopen following a disaster because just a few inches of water can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. I find that unacceptable, especially because it can be prevented in many cases.
There are times when owners and operators must acknowledge the signs, stand up and take a step back for themselves.
“You don’t have to live like a refugee.” -- Tom Petty Welcome back, folks. Is thing on? Many of you might be wondering, “where the heck is Joshua?” Some of you are just wondering what I am wearing. The answer to the first is: here, there, and everywhere. Since Tax...
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney We small business owners are often in-demand -- by clients, employees, relatives, creditors, debtors. The list can be quite extensive. I believe there’s a major difference between a productive...
“The self-employed person can't just go to the end of the year and say here's how much I owe. You are required by law to make payments during the year.” -- Don Roberts Some of my favorite clients -- the self-employed -- are looking to settle up with the government for...
“Every crisis offers you extra desired power.” -- William Moulton Marston Last Tuesday, we discussed crisis management as if your business let a client down. Today, we’ll explore how to handle damage control when the opposite happens and the vendor fails your...
