Everyone can benefit from financial planning, but creating both a personal financial plan and a business financial plan has multiple benefits for small business owners. Although business planning and personal financial planning are two separate disciplines, each impacts…more
Diversification, with risk spread across various asset types, can help reduce portfolio volatility. The classic rule of 60/40 allocation, with less volatile bonds (40%) matched by riskier equities (60%), may have been a reliable method, but it could…more
The key to nailing tax season is preparation. To help you gather your thoughts and get organized, we’ve created this simple checklist on what you should be thinking about as you prepare to meet with your CPA or…more
Many small business owners tend to be self-starters. Instead of waiting around for the right opportunity to come their way, they tend to create it themselves. That entrepreneurial spirit could be one of your greatest assets, but making…more
President Trump just signed the latest coronavirus relief bill, which will funnel more than $320 billion in economic aid to small businesses that have been hit hard by the pandemic. Lawmakers say future legislation is in the works…more
There are some common characteristics shared by all successful small business owners. They're a driven, self-motivated bunch who aren't afraid to think differently and take risks—and the payoff can certainly be worth it. Of course, this requires careful…more