Small businesses are lauded as the backbone of the economy, creating local jobs and opportunities. The outlook for these entrepreneurial efforts have been positive in the last few years. The Kauffman Foundation reporting last year that the survival rates of small businesses were at a three-decade high with 48.7 percent of businesses making it past their fifth year. Small businesses face unique … Read More
Questions To Ask Your Small Business Finance Advisor
Let’s say your business has grown to a point where you need to consider hiring a finance manager. Maybe your enterprise is now a middle-market company, big enough to justify giving your “numbers person” a bigger title. But how will you make sure that you’re getting what you need out of this key hire? Here are five thematic questions to … Read More
Flower Mound Business Coach: Holiday Marketing Tips
For many businesses owners, the holiday season is the most profitable time of year. This is nothing surprising. However, many aspects of holiday marketing have changed quite dramatically in recent years. If you’re using older methods, it will be difficult to keep up with the competition. Let’s look at some of the most significant changes in holiday marketing that you … Read More
DFW Accountant: Succession Planning
Becoming financially stable so you can live comfortably in retirement is a goal that many small business owners have. Fortunately, according to a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup survey, 82 percent of small business owners said they are currently saving or investing money toward their retirement. 76 percent said they think they’ll have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. While most … Read More