Posted in Nov, 13th, 2018 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been one of the strongest and boldest reforms of President Donald Trump’s first term in office. According to analysis from The Heritage Foundation, the tax law will give hardworking Americans tax breaks in every congressional district and in every state. Across the nation at large, the average American will…
Posted in Nov, 13th, 2018 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
You’d be hard pressed to convince any small business owner like yourself that the U.S. is in a trade war. If the economic numbers are any indication, there’s a good chance you’re reading this and things are going well for you. At the very least, they’re probably better than they were. And feeling good is…
Posted in Nov, 6th, 2018 Marketing, News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Heading out to a conference? A chamber breakfast? A meetup? This is your networking time. I know – you’d rather be at home watching SportsCenter or Ellen. But like it or not, networking is a necessary part of your business, so you’d better get out there. And when you do make it off the couch, here’s some good news…
Posted in Nov, 6th, 2018 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Many people may have a distorted view of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. Sleeping late every day, working in your pajamas, frequent days off, all while watching the money roll in. Do what you love, work very little, and enjoy the good life. Don’t we all wish it were like that? Books like The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss…
Posted in Nov, 6th, 2018 Marketing, News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Most people think of “Shop SmallⓇ” as the rallying cry to encourage communities to support the mom-and-pop retailers in their towns. But local service-based businesses can be a part of the Small Business SaturdayⓇ (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) excitement, too. If you’re in the business of providing services rather than products, get ready to gear up…
Posted in Nov, 6th, 2018 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
When you’re launching a startup, there’s one very important question to answer: Where will you find the capital to get your venture off the ground and keep it afloat? Personal and business credit cards are an option if you’re looking for convenience and flexibility as you cover business expenses and manage your startup’s cash flow….
Posted in Oct, 30th, 2018 News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Up to 245,000 enlisted service members are expected to leave the military annually through 2019, according to a report published by Brown University. For many of those service members, the transition back to civilian life and employment is a difficult one. It’s often hard for both veterans and employers to see how military experience, such as…
Posted in Oct, 30th, 2018 Marketing, News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Choosing the right direction for the future of your company can be a daunting task. Should you add services? Is your team staying competitive? How can you improve cash flow? All of these questions and more can be answered by performing a regular SWOT analysis. This simple strategic planning technique can help you identify what…
Posted in Oct, 30th, 2018 Marketing, News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
You have that business idea. You think it could really work and you think you want to try. So, what’s next? What are the first steps to take? Sure, the obvious is that you develop your business plan. But how does that really happen in practice? How do you develop that initial plan? Let’s look…
Posted in Oct, 30th, 2018 Marketing, News & Views by AMAC Small Business Solutions
Access to cash and credit is a business’s lifeline. Business credit allows a company to to borrow money that can be used to purchase products or services. It is based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. Why establish business credit? For business owners, having a separate legal entity, such as…