Articles on strategy, marketing, and growth for business owners. Covers everything from entity structure and advisory insights to profitability planning and positioning your company for long-term value.
33 articles
September 16, 2015
Over the past month I have been featured on a number of different publications. I wanted to archive the links to them here for any readers of the blog: MyCorporation asked me and other experts our best banking tips for small businesses Avalara featured on my advice on how to use customer testimonials to boost sales CEO […]
July 26, 2015
A few months ago I published The Little Big Small Business Book – a book of advice based on my years advising clients. I am excited to announce that The Little Big Small Business Book is now the #1 best selling book on Amazon in its category – getting as high as #28 among all Business & Money ebooks! So many business books […]
June 30, 2015
For the past several years I’ve been writing business and tax advice on this blog. I’m very pleased to announce that I have compiled these and other valuable pieces of small business advice into a book! The Little Big Small Business Book is now available for download for a limited time FOR FREE on Amazon. […]
March 30, 2015
Q: If an accountant’s wife can’t get to sleep, what does she say? A: “Tell me about work today, dear.” Welcome to Round 2 of Micah’s Accounting 101. A few weeks ago I wrote an article on inventory timing and the effect that can have on your tax bill each year. (Absolutely fascinating stuff, […]
August 1, 2014
This weekend – August 1-3, 2014 – is a Virginia sales tax “holiday” for a long list of “back to school” type items. This applies whether a person is in school or not. The official bulletin states that“items need not be intended for use in school or in connection with a school activity to be eligible for […]
January 20, 2014
“A little bit independent in your walk A little bit independent in your talk … A little bit independent with your smile A little bit independent in your style” – Fats Waller “A Little Bit Independent” With the start of a new year, many people are thinking about changes they want to make. Losing weight, home […]
November 23, 2013
Originally published October 21, 2013 My favorite uncle, Sam Stevens, has always had a lot of insight. Throughout my life I’ve often looked to him as a source of perspective and discernment. One of my favorite pieces of advice that he gave actually wasn’t directed at me, but to another one of his nephews – […]
November 23, 2013
Originally published September 9, 2013: “It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promises – but only performance is reality.”– Harold Geneen The world has always been filled with promises – some good and some bad. Friends and relatives make commitments to us out of the goodness […]
November 23, 2013
Originally published August 20, 2013 “Debt is the slavery of the free.” – Publilius Syrus I’m a firm believer that every business can benefit from a certain amount of debt. Borrowing fuels growth, can get you through lean months, and actually increases some measures of profitability Too much of a good thing, of course, leads to […]