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Facing the AI in Business Trend in Your Houston Metro Business

Facing the AI in Business Trend in Your Houston Metro Business

Since the release of ChatGPT in November of last year, headlines about AI in business have been incessant. One of the biggest controversies is whether or not AI is a threat to the job market. Lots of differing opinions on this one, and time will soon reveal...

Compensation Is Just the Start, Houston Metro Business Owners

Compensation Is Just the Start, Houston Metro Business Owners

We’re just over a month away from the MLB playoffs, and this year (like every year) has had its share of sketchy calls that fans and players have been unhappy about. While not everyone’s favorite summer pastime (the sports season that never ends still has more...

Why Houston Metro Married Owners Might Choose the QJV Route

Why Houston Metro Married Owners Might Choose the QJV Route

Remember three years ago when you depended on Zoom for work meetings and virtual schooling for your kids? While you’re probably really grateful the second one isn’t a reality anymore, the first one still had its appeal (unless something like this...

Keeping Expenses Separate in Your Houston Metro Business

Keeping Expenses Separate in Your Houston Metro Business

Did you see the Barbie movie or Oppenheimer this weekend? Or jump in with the 200,000 other Barbenheimers and see both?In case you didn’t, your social media feed likely filled you in on what you missed (or didn’t, depending on your view of these things).What a weekend...

Tracking Your Houston Metro Company’s KPIs Effectively

Tracking Your Houston Metro Company’s KPIs Effectively

Raise your hand if you or your workers, in any way, still work remotely post-pandemic. It’s a common enough reality — maybe more so now even than 2020. Working in sweatpants from the comfort of your Houston Metro home is infinitely better than dress shoes and...

Cutting Costs in Your Houston Metro Business Right Now

Cutting Costs in Your Houston Metro Business Right Now

Though things might be tight economically for your Houston Metro business, keep in mind, cutting corners can become a real issue.Take for example fake reviews that are so pervasive online. Some business owners are tempted to buy reviews to get their product or service...

How Houston Metro Owners Can Measure Business Value Correctly

How Houston Metro Owners Can Measure Business Value Correctly

There’s this comparative analogy about what makes something American that people like to use: “as American as apple pie.” But, I kind of think we should update that comparison to “as American as starting a small business.” Not as catchy, I know (or as yummy)....

When Your Houston Metro Business Might Need a Valuation

When Your Houston Metro Business Might Need a Valuation

We’re nearing June 30 (the mid-year marker), which is a very smart time to move into a different gear in examining your business’s financial situation.Because, like the good business owner that you are, I'm sure you kicked off Q1 with a bunch of exciting goals and...

Business Valuation: Knowing Your Houston Metro SMB’s Worth

Business Valuation: Knowing Your Houston Metro SMB’s Worth

Although it’s a relatively new federal holiday, Juneteenth carries with it a weighty significance.In the official declaration via the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln wrote:“I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated...

Alternative Small Business Financing Options for Houston Metro SMBs

Alternative Small Business Financing Options for Houston Metro SMBs

I’ve talked to you before about the ERC scams running rampant and how to steer clear of them, but there’s a recent update worth mentioning:They’re also partially responsible for the IRS’s delay in issuing ERC refunds — especially for small businesses.And funds...