Tia Cantrell’s Business Negotiation Skills FTW
Alright Rockville business owners, we’re going to move aside from tax-related things today (though there will be PLENTY to talk about as Congressional plans unfold) … and circle back into the nitty-gritty of how business works and share with you some business negotiation skills we’ve learned over the years. I write about this stuff because I don’t […]
Tia Cantrell’s Insights on Reducing Business Expenses
No matter how far around the block customers are waiting, in business, only one line counts. The bottom one. That’s why reducing business expenses is critical. Getting a grip on the costs of doing business brings you benefits both short- and long-term. “Cost controls” generally mean saving money (who doesn’t like that?) and laying the […]
A Financial Systems Check-Up For Your Rockville Business
Your Rockville business obviously makes and spends money. The pluses and minuses add up (you hope) to being able to stay in business, and a look at the books tells you if your Rockville business is doing okay or headed for trouble. What are your books telling YOU? In our experience, it’s often the company’s […]
A Small Business Growth Strategy for Rockville Business Owners
We really loved watching the Olympic games the past few weeks. There was so much to see, be inspired by, and even something to learn about growing a small business. Yep, you read that right. Hear me out… It’s so hard to appreciate the amount of training and work that goes into one ten-second race. […]
Ransomware Defense Steps to Protect Your Rockville Business’s Computer Systems
No matter your line of work, your computer might be one of your most glaring vulnerabilities … and it’s one that too many Rockville business owners I’ve worked with don’t fully address. Even if you work with your hands, and you’re a sole practitioner (a contractor, a landscaper, a mechanic, etc.) … the little computer […]
Tia Cantrell’s Latest Updates on Small Business Tax Deductions
One thing you can expect from me come rain or shine is to keep you in the loop on changes to all things tax-related. This week is no exception. There are some important changes to small business tax deductions rolling out, and not all deductions apply to all Rockville businesses. But first, let’s briefly talk […]
Cloud Computing Benefits and Risks for Rockville Businesses to Consider
In the olden days, Rockville business owners kept track of their records by hand in the old reliable notebook or ledger. So what an innovation it must have seemed to move business information to a floppy disk that could plug into a computer. The disks got smaller (and a lot less floppy – thankfully), but […]
Disaster Recovery Planning Your Rockville Small Business Probably Needs
The phone rings in the middle of the night and a voice says your office is on fire. Early on a long weekend, that old pipe in the back finally bursts and no one will see the water for days. Or suddenly the Weather Channel’s saying a hurricane is barreling in your city’s direction. Oh, […]
Things To Consider Before Selling Your Rockville Business
You’ve put in the years, labored long days, sweat the bad times, and high-fived in the good as your business grew. Now, it looks like it’s time to step away into the next life stage, slay the next dragon. It’s time to sell. (You think.) Whether you’re headed to another career or a seaside retreat, […]
Small Business Tax Credit Updates Rockville Owners Will Want to Consider
I wanted you to know about something that came across my desk the other day because it is potentially very good news… Not many are talking about this, but there have been some MAJOR new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program updates from the SBA… New $2 million maximum loan size (This is WAY higher than […]