So, what small business is not facing challenges these days? With economic indicators on the downside across many metrics, small businesses are living with many challenges. And grants are providing some relief for those lucky enough to get approved. But first, they have to apply, which is the best advice if you are looking to…
Most of us have large volumes of paperwork and files at home. These could be bills, contracts, receipts, title deeds, and more. As these documents are important, we need to ensure they are kept safe and organized to protect them from loss, theft, or damage. Finding a good storage unit for your important documents and…
If Congress abides by President Joe Biden’s request and suspends the Federal gas tax, will that translate into greatly reduced gas and diesel prices? No. If Congress did vote to suspend the Federal tax – and to date, that seems unlikely – the oil companies are under no obligation to keep their prices stagnant. And…
By the end of May 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had a backlog of 21.3 million unprocessed paper tax returns, up by 1.3 million since last year. This is according to a report by National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Erin M. Collins to Congress. The report also expressed concern about continuing delays in processing paper-filed…
Stagflation is like an imperfect storm, a weather happening with lots of contributing factors. Stagflation is an economic condition caused by a combination of increasing inflation and high unemployment rates, which cause a decrease in consumer demand for goods and services. In a good economy, there’s a balance, where slow steady economic growth is in step…
A paper shredder is a piece of office equipment for disposing of office paperwork and/or records properly and responsibly. Businesses or entrepreneurs need to get rid of unwanted or used documents such as credit card and bank statements, travel documents, and letters containing tax and other financial information properly. If these documents are not disposed…
Wishing friends and loved ones a happy anniversary is a time-honored tradition that generates feelings of appreciation and goodwill, and that doesn’t only apply to relationship anniversaries. People dedicate a great deal of commitment and effort to their jobs, and it’s a positive gesture to acknowledge important milestones at work. Sending work anniversary wishes conveys…
You don’t need a ton of space to start a successful small business. In fact, there are plenty of ideas that can work in just a single room. If you have a spare room in your home, consider the following business opportunities to make the most of that space. What is a Spare Room Business?…
Denny’s recently announced a commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny’s Makes Commitment to Black Franchise Business Ownership Program The aim of the Pathways to Black Franchising program is to make systemic change in order to drive greater wealth in the Black community…
Amazon’s Prime Day 2022 has been announced for July 12-13, and it will be a good time for small businesses and entrepreneurs to get great deals on items they may need. Amazon Announces Prime Day 2022 for July 12-13 The two-day savings event also provides plenty of opportunities for Amazon Affiliate Associates, while customers will…