Last weekend, she couldn’t stop moving. The kitchen was nonstop. Takeout orders were stacking up, the register was ringing, and shelves were clearing fast. It felt like a win. But on Monday morning, her bank account told a different story. She had ma...
If you run a DHS-licensed program, behavioral health agency, or an organization delivering critical care in the community, you’re probably used to chasing grants, meeting compliance requirements, and doing more with less. What you’re not used to hear...
As the world watches political instability unfold, many small business owners remain focused on what’s directly in front of them — meeting payroll, navigating tax season, preparing for state audits, or trying to qualify for a grant. But in the backgr...
You might be wondering why everyday business expenses feel higher this year. Maybe your utility bill is creeping up. Maybe you’ve noticed a price jump in ingredients, packaging, or even basic supplies. Maybe payroll is tighter than it used to be — an...
In today’s funding environment, it’s not enough to have a good cause. Grantors, auditors, and oversight agencies want proof that your organization is financially sound, transparent, and organized — not just passionate. But here’s the problem: many no...
If you run a home health agency, daycare, or assisted living business, you know your biggest challenge isn’t clients — it’s keeping good staff. And you’re not alone. For many providers operating under DHS licenses, workforce costs are skyrocketing. Y...
Many small business owners pay for business expenses out of their own pocket — because it’s faster, easier, or just how they’ve always done it. But what if we told you those out-of-pocket expenses might not be properly deducted on your taxes? And tha...
You finally caught a break — your lender forgave part (or all) of your business debt. But now the IRS wants a piece of that too? That doesn’t seem fair. And yet… it’s real. If you’ve had any debt forgiven — whether a business loan, credit card, lease...
Recent changes to U.S. trade policy are once again shifting the financial ground for small businesses — especially those that rely on imported goods, packaging, food products, or materials. While some tariff rates have been temporarily reduced, uncer...
When you hear “research and development tax credit,” you might picture scientists in lab coats or tech companies building new software. But what most business owners don’t realize is this: many small businesses qualify, and they’re missing out on tho...
