Before I get into some of what we have learned over the weekend about the SBA payroll program, I want to speak to you -- business owner to business owner.To survive in this hour, you will NEED two major qualities: Clarity and Patience.The SBA payroll program offers a...

We work with lots of Grayson County, TX area businesses here, and as a result, I get a little crash course in my clients' business practices. It's a fantastic crash course for me and my team.And since I'm in the financial trenches with so many of them, I see lots of...

During the first Super Bowl that Tom Brady won (with the Patriots), these were some of the companies who advertised (hat tip to Jon Erlichman of Bloomberg):AOLBlockbusterRadio ShackCircuit CityCompUSASearsHotJobsYahooVoiceStream WirelessGateway ComputersThe year was...

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 Grayson County, TX small businesses (and their accountants!) everywhere. Nothing has been passed, but it's under strong...

“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” I think we can agree that Charles Dickens’s famous lines ring true when looking back at 2020 and 2021 (though “best” might seem like a stretch).With employees shifting their worlds to make room for new priorities,...

Have you ever heard of Mary Meeker? Perhaps not. But for those who follow securities analysts, she's a little bit like Michael Jordan. She's been issuing an "internet trends" report since the '90s -- and she's usually right. Which, I suppose, is rare for securities...

There has been a lot of recent chatter about the PPP money, who got it, who didn't, and even if some Grayson County, TX 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...

We only have one more month (less!) to make any moves that might affect a whole host of things on your tax bill.I have some examples of what I mean here today, but suffice it all to say: If your business revenues, expenses, structures or results changed in a...

I have some ideas for Grayson County, TX small business owners to chew on today about how to connect more clearly and deeply with your clients and prospects, but before I get there, some news:There is still no word about automatic PPP forgiveness for smaller loans...

In today’s online-driven world, it’s no surprise that securing sensitive information is essential. Just like you cover your Grayson County, TX business for other possible risks (property damage, theft, injury, etc.) so should you also be thinking of how to keep your...