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Hey Columbia, MD Business Owners, Do You Understand The Value of Time?
How are you and your Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
The nation keeps roiling, and life for many of your Columbia, MD 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 be...
Good News for Columbia, MD Businesses About
Just when we thought that the business-related news might slow down for Columbia, MD 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...
Rajiv Mahajan’s 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 communicate to...
For The Sake of Your Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD business) ... well, the more that we discover that...
Big PPP Loans Forgiveness Update From The IRS For Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD clients, and it has provided a great shot in the arm for others.And, well ......
Should Your Columbia, MD Business Consider Returning The PPP Loan?
There has been a lot of recent chatter about the PPP money, who got it, who didn't, and even if some Columbia, MD companies should pay it back.Well, I have some thoughts on this for you today, but ultimately, you will have to be the one who makes this decision.It's an...
A Big IRS Update For Columbia, MD Businesses On Using The PPP Loan Funds
Well, if you were wise, you probably saw this coming.Turns out ... if you received a PPP loan, that the expenses you pay from the proceeds of this (forgivable) loan ... are not deductible for Columbia, MD businesses.Ouch.The IRS just released new guidance to this end...
An SBA Funding Update And Four Scenarios Your Columbia, MD area Business Could Be In
The second round of PPP funding began this Monday at 9:30AM Eastern.This funding was $322B (as opposed to the first at around $349B). The first round of $349B funded 1.6MM business.As for those who were waiting on that first round, the SBA hasn't shared recent...
Solving Problems in Columbia, MD Businesses with Effective Solutions
There's this idea out there among many wannabe Columbia, MD business owners that they have to come up with the next completely fresh idea in order to have a great business. Shows like Shark Tank (which I love) go towards creating this kind of mindset -- although the...
Delayed Gratification: Staying Focused to Get Ahead (Later) in Columbia, MD
For sports fans, that was quite a run last week. The NHL crowned its champion (and the nation's capital seemed like it was one massive street party for the weekend), the rest of the NBA conceded to the Golden State Warriors, and we witnessed another Triple Crown in...
Rajiv Mahajan’s Next Steps After Settling With The IRS
Let's talk about what happens AFTER we are able to strike a deal on your behalf with the IRS. Because after all, that really is the goal here isn't it? So ... the IRS agreed that you could not pay all of your taxes back, and that a settlement was in everyone's best...
