May Newsletter 2020

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Business Pivots That Count

Business Pivots That Count

Right now, some businesses are experiencing a slight shift in their demand while others are struggling to get by. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, there are ways to pivot your business model to ensure you’re ready to reenter your industry when our odd...
How to Manage Parenting and Working

How to Manage Parenting and Working

Right now, you’re probably trying to manage the changing demands of your market. But if you’re a parent, you’re likely also dealing with a new work/life balance. Here are some tricks to help you stay on top of both your work duties and your parental duties. Keep Your...
5 Practical Steps to Reboot Your Life

5 Practical Steps to Reboot Your Life

In today’s challenging times each of us are experiencing dozens of emotions from fear to anger, depression to apathy and more. How does one regain their focus, let alone rebuild a business or life under such extreme challenges? No matter what it is that has you...
Homebound Ways to Spend Time With Famil

Homebound Ways to Spend Time With Famil

If you’ve been self-quarantining, I’m sure you’ve cleaned every facet of your house, and you’ve tackled all the errands you can. But this May, there are several holidays coming up that can help you make the most out of your stay-cation. “Star Wars” Day May 4 is an...
How Shipping Entities Are Handling Setbacks

How Shipping Entities Are Handling Setbacks

As we adjust to the new business landscape, brick and mortar stores are taking the brunt of this pandemic. If you’re revamping your business plan to emphasize eCommerce during this situation, then shipping companies are your best friends. To ensure your company...
Track and Improve Your FICO Score

Track and Improve Your FICO Score

If you don’t get off the ground, you won’t be able to build your company to new heights. Raising capital is a crucial part of that process, and you may need to take on debt to do it. But, if your credit is less than ideal, it can take years to find the proper funding...
Unknown Causes of Cavities

Unknown Causes of Cavities

Right now, the last thing on your mind is your oral hygiene. Sure, we all floss, brush twice a day, and use mouthwash, but that only does so much. If something does come up, like a cavity, it’s one more thing on your plate that you have to handle. What’s...
Signs You Need a Hearing Aid

Signs You Need a Hearing Aid

Do your family members have to repeat things to you constantly? Do you have to listen carefully to podcasts that you could hear easily weeks ago? If so, you’re not alone. Over 450 million people suffer from some form of hearing loss. But determining that you...
Tax Relief and Amendments You Need To Know

Tax Relief and Amendments You Need To Know

As a business owner in our current situation, you have a lot on your plate, including taxes. While the IRS is usually a source of stress, they’re doing their part to help those in need, including companies. If you’re still working through your taxes, here is what you...