Why Sometimes You Need to Be Tough as a Business Owner

Image via Straico Being a business owner is like being the captain of a ship in uncharted waters. The sea is full of opportunities, but it’s also packed with challenges, storms, and a few sharks (in the nicest way possible). Now, your first year will be your trickiest year so you’ll have to do whatContinueContinue reading “Why Sometimes You Need to Be Tough as a Business Owner”

Essential Tips for Expanding Your Pet Grooming Business in 2024 and Beyond

Image via Straico The pet grooming industry has been on a remarkable upward trajectory, with more owners seeking top-quality pet services. As this business grows, staying ahead is quintessential for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term success.Are you looking to attract new clients, enhance your services, or stand out from competitors? We’ve got youContinueContinue reading “Essential Tips for Expanding Your Pet Grooming Business in 2024 and Beyond”

How Does the Home Office Deduction Work?

For whatever reason there is a lot of confusion among business owners around the home office. From what I understand, accountants often times tell business owners that the home office is an IRS red flag and to avoid it. We are going to set the record straight here and explain what the home office deduction isContinueContinue reading “How Does the Home Office Deduction Work?”

Why your company needs humble leaders

Jeff is a C-suite leader with a string of success stories in start-ups. More recently, he joined a mid-size financial firm and was struggling to understand the turnover numbers in the company’s research division. The division VP insisted the turnover was normal, but something wasn’t adding up. So, Jeff asked me to sit down withContinueContinue reading “Why your company needs humble leaders”

FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked: What Employers Need to Know

On Aug. 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an order blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete ban, which had a scheduled effective date of Sept. 4, 2024. The court had previously put the noncompete ban on hold in this case (Ryan LLC v. FTC), but only forContinueContinue reading “FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked: What Employers Need to Know”

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