With the way that the economy is going, inflation, the market gyrations, etc … ANY business seems like good business. Until it isn’t. Consider … Have you ever been in a Atlanta store when a customer starts yelling at the employee behind the counter for something tiny? The customer makes demands and throws an adult-sized temper tantrum to get their way and the worker complies because … well, the customer’s… Read More
Mark Perlberg CPA PLLC’s Guide to Successfully Managing Remote Employees
Scrolling the 9/11 tributes in my social media and news feeds this past weekend served as an excellent reminder of how we all can bounce back from great difficulties. And the reminder seems especially poignant now as our nation (and Atlanta business owners like you) continue to recover from the economic fallout of the last two years. Couple that with the passing away of Queen Elizabeth (7 decades of monarchy… Read More
Why Your Atlanta Business Needs Cyber Insurance
In today’s online-driven world, it’s no surprise that securing sensitive information is essential. Just like you cover your Atlanta business for other possible risks (property damage, theft, injury, etc.) so should you also be thinking of how to keep your business safe from virtual attacks. And lest you immediately think: But Mark – my business is completely different! Well, read on. Data breaches are rampant these days (In fact the IRS just… Read More
The Hiring Tips Your Atlanta Business Needs
It seems like everywhere SMBs and retailers are short-staffed (and hiring). At the same time, with high inflation plaguing the country, other businesses are in the middle of layoffs. It seems as if these two realities would meet together, and establish an economic equilibrium … but from my (anecdotal) and limited analysis of the data, the sides of this particular equation don’t seem to be balancing yet. So, here we… Read More
All About the SSBCI for Atlanta Business Owners
Fill in the blank: It takes a village to ______. While you’re probably thinking of child-rearing right now, I’d like to suggest that it applies to your Atlanta small business as well. And particularly during inflationary times. The 2020 world made it painfully obvious that going it alone could mean crash and burn for your business. Hence the creation of PPP loans and ERC credits… government-supplied village helpers made for… Read More
Using KPIs in Your Atlanta Business’s Goals
If you’ve been paying attention, I’ve been diving pretty deep into inflation-proofing measures for your Atlanta business. I want you to have the tools to not just survive these rollercoaster times, but also to thrive. The thriving starts with taking a good look at the numbers so that you can make any necessary shifts to get you back on track. And with only four and a half months left in… Read More