by Michele Cagan | Apr 17, 2020 | Managing Debt, News, Owning Your Own Business
Be ready for the second round of small business money. UPDATED The $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is out of money… but millions of small businesses didn’t see a dime. Congress continues to fight over details, but it seems like they’re going to...
by Michele Cagan | Mar 5, 2019 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA, You Need to Know This
Got tax questions? I have the answers. All of those confusing changes in the TCJA (Tax Cut and Jobs Act) have led to some unexpected outcomes – like teeny, tiny refunds or surprise tax bills. Plus, the forms that were supposed to be “postcard-simple” are confusing...
by Michele Cagan | Jun 5, 2018 | Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA
If you’re a single mom with cash flow issues, you need a way to bring in money fast. Starting a home business can get that job done, but it has to be the right business to work with your life. That can be especially tricky if you Are stuck at home with young kids Have...
by Michele Cagan | Jan 9, 2018 | Do Your Own Taxes, Owning Your Own Business, Personal Finance
They’re two of the hardest jobs in the world: being a parent and running your own business. But with a few simple strategies, you can win at both, and teach your kids some valuable lessons along the way. For the pre-school set, childcare is key When your kids are too...
by Michele Cagan | May 9, 2017 | Owning Your Own Business, Single Mom CPA
Single moms use at least ten crucial business skills every day – many of them before breakfast – and that’s why we make the best entrepreneurs. I’d stack any single mom up against top CEOs in these 10 skill areas, and bet she’d come out on top. Multitasking: I’d be...
by Michele Cagan | May 3, 2017 | Owning Your Own Business
There are quite a few factors to consider when you’re choosing the legal structure for your company, but the most important is liability. Tax issues come in second place for this decision, followed by the amount of formal paperwork you’re willing to do. Here’s why...