There’s an old African proverb that says “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Now that most businesses are gathering last year’s financial information it is a great time to review the results and make resolutions for the upcoming year. To help clarify your resolutions I listed some choices. It doesn’t matter if you are focused on growth, profitability, or reorganizing the following checklist will provide options to consider.

With the holidays around the corner, you may be donating to your favorite charity. However, come tax time, there are rules regarding donations to gain a tax benefit.

Christmas is here, just before the end of the year. Time to gather your information and you’re your taxes. It is also a great time for business owners to take a deep dive into their financial results and make a plan for next year. Your statements can provide clues as to what is working and what isn’t. Here’s a quick guide to discover your story:

Beneath the stress and chaos of the holiday season you can find the magic. This is a time to rejoice and attend to matters of the heart. Here are my favorite ways to experience the holidays…

Christmas is right around the corner. Business owners are assessing their current situations. They are looking at the taxes that will be paid, cash flow needed and determining how to show appreciation for the people that help them every day. Sometimes it is easy, other times it is difficult to determine whether you give a bonus or not.

Now is the time get control over your tax situation. Learn what options are available to you. Plan to maximize your tax savings. Here are some great tips! It is very important to consider your personal and business circumstances before implementing any tips.

I struggle with change. Change just takes time, sometimes more time and energy than I care to put forth. When things aren’t working I need to stop, take a step back, assess the situation, search deep inside to discover what I am trying to achieve and then make an intentional choice. Holidays are a test for me.

Are you a business owner? Like to improve your cash flow? Need some tools to manage your cash?

When I became a mom, decision-making became more complicated. My decisions didn’t just affect me—they affected my boys, two very dependent children in which I was responsible for. My original life plan didn’t turn out as I planned. I ended up being a single mother so I had to earn enough to live. I had to find a balance between earning a living and mom time and still keep my sanity. Time management was critical. Now that I look back, I had two simple rules; not to put my children in jeopardy and the time I spent with them would be quality time.