The nation keeps roiling, and life for many of your Greater Sacramento 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...

Often, when you're faced with IRS debt, there are other nasty little financial problems out there that can tend to crop up. I have to tell you though, as I sat down to write this strategy note, it made me think about some Greater Sacramento clients that I've walked...

Key TakeawaysEffective time management is about implementing scalable systems that reduce administrative friction, not micromanaging employees. Most businesses struggle in one of three specific areas: project management, time tracking, or scheduling. Avoid...

Well, here we are — just like that, we find ourselves already a quarter of the way through 2023. While people all across Sacramento are breaking out the deep cleaning sprays and scrub brushes to get a little springtime sparkle, you might want to be thinking about a...

Ever feel like the whole world is taking a summer vacation except you?That’s real: Small business owners can’t always afford to step away from the helm to take those long, glorious vacations you see on social media (maybe beach and Europe photos are already popping up...

Right about now, there are writers and analysts already preparing the articles about why the Trump campaign failed. AND right about now, they might be doing the exact same thing in regards to the Biden campaign.Obviously, as of this writing, we have no idea what's...

Working with my Greater Sacramento clients' finances over the years has given me a bit of a crash course in human behavior. Often, I'm floored by the generosity I see displayed by many clients -- even those without significant means. Other times ... well, I think that...

When I see relevant stats that my Northern California business owner friends should know about, I’m going to share them with you. (You already know I’m a numbers person, after all.)But first, a quick note about the business filing deadline.Namely, that it’s a week and...

The new year should be a time of joy. It’s like a fresh start… for some.But if you’re facing tax problems, anxiety about money owed to the IRS, audit situations, etc. can overshadow the new year euphoria. Pile on that the impending reality of facing yet another year’s...

Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business deductions, resulting in higher taxable income and unexpected penalties.Commingling personal and business funds is a...