A California man has pleaded guilty to conspiring with others in schemes involving millions of dollars in inflated tax returns and exploiting the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). California Man Pleads Guilty to Tax and PPP Loan Fraud According to the Department of Justice, Thanh Ngoc Rudin and his brother along with others conspired to commit…
What would it be like to be part of building one of the leading and longest lasting companies during its most explosive growth in America? This week I celebrated my 700th episode of The Small Business Radio Show with Nicholas (Nick) Donofrio who began his career in 1964 at IBM. Ironically, I started at IBM…
Traveling provides a huge array of benefits for small business owners. Vacations can provide much needed rest, so you come back to work energized. Visiting new places can provide unique perspectives and inspiration for your next big projects. And many small business owners today can even work while they travel thanks to remote teams and…
Some people spend hours agonizing over the perfect ink design for their tattoos. Others opt for their body art in an instant. No matter how much forethought went into a tattoo design, it’s a huge and somewhat permanent disappointment when the results are tattoo fails. Whether the mistaken bad tattoo results in a funny tattoo,…
No matter the industry, there are many different hard and soft skills a leader should develop to be an effective and inspiring presence on their team. While some required skills will be field-specific, skills like managing your time, speaking publicly, motivating and listening apply to all leadership positions. To help their fellow leaders hone the…
Farmers markets across the nation will celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week from August 7-13, 2022. With more than 8,600 farmers markets registered across the nation, the weeklong events will support the farm-to-table movement and highlight the role farmers’ markets play in supporting healthy communities and stimulating local economies. National Farmers’ Market Week The operating term…
The number of tools available to small businesses when it comes to marketing today can be overwhelming. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar business or you operate online, you now have more options than ever. Reuters Events Strategic Marketing NYC 2022 looks to deliver the best tools available to you by bringing some of the leading…
Eliminate the hot and sticky feeling for good using a ductless air conditioner. The best ductless air conditioner will help you beat the heat in the summertime and the cold during winter without going through the expensive ductwork retrofit. In its most basic form, a ductless AC unit includes a condenser that sits outside the…
Productivity isn’t just about completing basic clerical tasks quickly. These concepts can also help you get more done in your marketing efforts. Improving your processes and choosing the right automation tools can help you accomplish more and then focus on new tasks. Read tips from members of the online small business community below. Boost Your…
Commercial building improvements can help businesses stand out with potential customers. But it’s not always possible for small companies to fund these important projects. Luckily, some recent grant programs aim to help businesses make these changes – including one launched this week in Atlanta. Read about this grant and other opportunities in cities around the…