Tag Archives: Barbara Weltman

Watch Your Numbers!

Barbara Weltman continues to be a favored source of information when it comes to running a small business. The original title of this post by Barbara was “It’s Your Numbers, Stupid!”…I decided to call it “Watch Your Numbers” since it’s …

7 Ways to Ensure Your Business’ Security

If you are the owner of a small business, you’re well aware that sometimes things fall through the cracks. Here are some VERY useful tips on assuring that your business’ security is not one of those things. Whether your business …

Do We Need a Federal Estate Tax?

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® On January 1, 2010, the federal estate tax is set to disappear, but come the following New Year, the estate tax rules that had been in …

Thanksgiving 2009—Count Your Business Blessings

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® Holidays give us pause to stop and reflect, and this Thanksgiving may be particularly poignant for many small business owners. As a sector, small businesses have …

New Sources of Financing for Small Business

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® On November 18, 2009, Goldman Sachs announced it was investing $500 million to provide grants and loans to thousands of small business. The program, called the …

When Losses Are a Good Thing

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® No business owner wants to lose money. But if this happens, there can be a silver lining—a tax break that enables the owner to recoup taxes …

Estate Tax Changes Afoot

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® A bipartisan estate tax bill called the Estate Tax Relief Act (H.R. 3905) has been introduced in the House. Instead of there being no federal estate …

New FTC Rules for Bloggers

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued final rules for bloggers who endorse products or services. Starting December 1, any compensation (including gifts, free samples, or …

Negotiating for Retail Space

Blog content provided by Barbara Weltman, Publisher of Big Ideas for Small Business ® The Wall Street Journal reports that vacancies in retail space in the U.S. now top 10.3% (up from 8.4% a year ago). What does this mean …