Do you qualify for PPP2? Here’s what to know.
In late December, Congress passed a second round of Paycheck Protection Program funding for small businesses. One of the features is a second draw, meaning you can get a second forgivable loan for your business [...]
Join us for Winter 2021 Events
Welcome to 2021! We've got a busy slate of events and podcasts coming up in the first quarter to help you get off to strong start. Sif Industries webinar: Are you positioned for success [...]
Choosing a Small Business Retirement Plan? Consider These 6 Things First
Did you start your business to improve your financial security? You’re not alone - according to Entrepreneur Magazine, about two-thirds of US small business owners say they were motivated to start a company to have [...]
8 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Business Coach
8 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Business Coach Is hiring a business coach worth it? Yes! Business coaches for entrepreneurs and small business owners help you focus on the key levers that make [...]
How To Talk to Your Banker
Most of us talk to our business banker to set up our first account and maybe when we need a loan. The rest of the time, we’re chatting with the tellers or our bank’s [...]
What You Need to Know about Open Enrollment
What You Need to Know about Open Enrollment Every year around this time I get a lot of questions from small business owners and entrepreneurs about Open Enrollment. Let’s go over the basics. What [...]
3 Ways to Avoid an IRS S-Corp Penalty
Got an S-corp? Here’s How to Avoid an IRS S-corp Penalty What’s the #1 mistake S-Corp owners make? Not taking a W-2 salary. Almost everyone I know makes the same mistake in their first [...]
5 Tips: How to Increase Your Sales Pipeline
5 Tips: How to Increase Your Sales Pipeline In uncertain times, you’re wise to have 3-5x your target revenue in your pipeline. I hear you saying, “Thanks that news flash, Jill. But how?” Here [...]
Tips for Evaluating Benefits Plans and Communicating Options with Employees
Tips for Evaluating Benefits Plans and Communicating Options with Employees Most of us think about medical insurance, which is the biggest and most expensive benefit for our employees. But benefits can include a wide range [...]