Posted in Oct, 29th, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Your business name will be forever tied to the identity of your brand. Done right, and you’ll have a company that’s instantly memorable, distinctive and unique. Done wrong, and you’ll be stuck with a name that will be tough to shake. So, how do you come up with a business name that succinctly captures the…
Posted in Oct, 29th, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
During the past week, you’ve probably paid attention to or interacted with a colleague entering a place of work with a support dog, in a wheelchair, or using a white cane to guide them. However, you may not have noticed the employee whose challenges are more understated. Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities…
Posted in Oct, 15th, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Cash flow management is key to success for many new and growing small/mid-sized businesses. Cash is the fuel that makes a SMB work; hence, these businesses should be managed with a primary focus on cash/cash flow rather than income or other financial measures. Hal Shelton, an angel investor, SCORE mentor and Amazon bestselling author of…
Posted in Oct, 15th, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Whether you’re just starting your new business, or your company has been up and running for a while, protecting the business you have worked so hard to build is essential. However, in the rush of launching a startup and the day-to-day challenges it entails, many entrepreneurs neglect this step. Here are seven ways you can…
Posted in Oct, 15th, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
For many businesses, dealing with a cybersecurity incident can be a challenging endeavor, especially since it involves financial and reputational damage. While this applies to all organizations, it is especially true for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). In fact, cybercrime has become a large concern for the business sector, with a 2019 survey revealing that 58% of…
Posted in Oct, 15th, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Fundraising compliance is one of a nonprofit’s essential best practices for maintaining good standing with state regulators and promoting transparency and accountability in its operations. Charitable solicitation registration also opens the door to expanded fundraising strategies, donor support, and partnership opportunities. Embracing fundraising compliance as a badge of honor can strengthen charitable credibility and help…
Posted in Oct, 1st, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Few tasks strike fear in the hearts of small business owners quite like accounting. The various duties that go into handling accounting for your small business—compiling reports, tracking expenses, balancing budgets, understanding tax rules and regulations—can make your head spin, especially when your plate is already full with other crucial tasks. You can’t ignore the…
Posted in Oct, 1st, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
You probably started your business for many reasons—besides a love for small business accounting. Maybe it was to turn your passion project into your full-time job, or perhaps you just wanted to become your own boss. While you don’t need to become a licensed accountant to make your business successful, there are a handful of…
Posted in Oct, 1st, 2019 Marketing, News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
I was recently asked what my idea of perfect web content is. My answer: Something that evokes a reaction—whether it’s joy, surprise or anger. As an emotional person, I’m a sucker for anything that makes me happy or makes me cry (for good reasons). But evoking emotion is not the only ingredient you need to…
Posted in Oct, 1st, 2019 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
If you invest in a business of your own, and it’s a business your family can get involved in, you may be able to secure their future along with your own. How good would that feel? In this post, I’m going to give a few examples of franchise opportunity types that make good family businesses,…