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For as long as trade has existed, so has accounting. Goods are sold, profit is made, expenses are accrued, and everything gets recorded (presumably, ha!). And it wasn’t THAT long ago that electronic spreadsheets were considered “a big advancement” in...

I can’t write without mentioning that somewhat awkward, somewhat shocking, somewhat moving star-studded Oscars event. There were some, well, memorable scripted (and *unscripted*) moments.One truly happy surprise was the best picture winner CODA (child of deaf adults)...

The first months of 2022 have been somewhat of a whirlwind. And while people everywhere are breaking out the deep cleaning sprays and scrub brushes to get a little springtime sparkle, you might want to be thinking about a similar process for your business. You know,...

Well, it’s now *officially* spring. Of course, that means the end of those cold winter months and the start of warmer, longer days, but it also means the possibility of disruption and stormy weather (especially in the south this week).And while we sure do love...

While we all helplessly watch the war in Ukraine, we are also seeing the toll it’s extracting on our economy… and small businesses. Oil prices are skyrocketing and supply chain disruptions are becoming regular fare.The shock of the last two years hasn’t really worn...

Have you been able to keep your mind clear? Have you kept your time-limited output and attention focused on your DC Metro business? I hate to repeat myself, but this is so critical during these globally anxious days. Your business, your team – your FAMILY – is...

Did you know that about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year? That’s a daunting statistic for anyone starting a new DC Metro business. And, even scarier, is the reality that companies with owners younger than 30 are even more likely to tank....

With the events of the past week and whispers of world war, it’s pretty easy to get caught up in the non-stop fear cycle. Watching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, anxiously waiting to see if China will invade Taiwan, hearing Turkey issue threats to Russia if they...

Whether you’re partial to the Olympics or American football, this past week has brought some great athletic entertainment to many DC Metro homes and businesses. As we speak, the U.S. has managed to grab 16 medals – 7 of them gold. Among those gold medal winners...