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PPP Forgiveness Reminders For Minnesota Businesses
Doing business in the summer of 2020 sure ain't easy. I have clients all over the spectrum -- some whose businesses are on their last legs because of social restrictions and lockdowns, some who are hanging steady, and some who have found ways to grow. Many have...
Passing Down Your Minnesota Family Business
There is talk right now that Congress might enact automatic forgiveness for all PPP loans under $150K. This would be a sigh of relief for small businesses (and their accountants!) everywhere. Nothing has been passed, but it's under strong consideration. And, in...
Is It Time For Your Minnesota Business To Get A New Tax Accountant?
I'm going to take a moment to address those of you who might NOT be using our services thus far. There's a word or two for current clients here as well, but allow me to explain. You see, sometimes, you just know you need to make a change, but the timing...
Thank You Minnesota Small Businesses
Lifting my heavily-lidded eyes to peer up through the haze of government forms and procedures, I peek at the calendar, which today says: July. And we are still doing tax work. This year has been insane. Yet we have had the PRIVILEGE to walk alongside you through major...
What To Try When Your Minnesota Business’ Receivables Are Slowing Down
At the end of last week, the House approved the Senate's action of extending the PPP loan availability for 5 more weeks, and the President signed it shortly thereafter. This means that approximately $129 billion in remaining PPP funds can be tapped by businesses...
Using KPI’s For Your Minnesota Business
Scattershotting around the world of SBA loans and taxes here before the huge deadlines looming on July 15th. (As a reminder: 2019 personal tax returns and payments, first AND second quarter 2020 estimated tax payments are ALL due on Wednesday, July 15th.) We're...
Hey Minnesota Business Owners, Do You Understand The Value of Time?
How are you and your business hanging in there these days? I'd be interested in what kind of revenue you're managing (unless you've already given us visibility into your books -- I can see for myself). Shoot me an email, and let me know. I might have some...
Customer Value Represents The True Value For A Business In Minnesota
The nation keeps roiling, and life for many of your customers might take longer than anticipated to get back to "normal". For some, they might not actually want to get back to whatever that "normal" was before all of this. Some of this change might...
Good News for Minnesota Businesses About
Just when we thought that the business-related news might slow down for business owners... Not only are unemployment numbers improving (much to the surprise and delight of the stock markets), but ... Congress passed, and the President has signed a bill that affords...
The Business Advisors’ Four Steps To Properly Handle Upset Customers
2020 has been ... something. Maybe, if we're all fortunate, the SpaceX launch will be the best thing to come out of this season. Because there is simply pain all around right now. I said this in another place, but it's overwhelming, as someone who has to...
For The Sake of Your Minnesota Business, Don’t Navigate This Extended Tax Season Alone
...don't navigate this season alone. The more we learn about the nuances of PPP forgiveness, EIDL regulations, the Employee Retention credit (an alternative, payroll-tax-specific way to save cash for your business) ... well, the more that we discover that...
Big PPP Loans Forgiveness Update From The IRS For Minnesota Businesses
Are you tired of talking and thinking about the PPP? Because I'm tired of talking and thinking about the PPP. That said -- this program has been a lifesaver for a variety of my Minnesota clients, and it has provided a great shot in the arm for others. And, well...
