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
Mark Perlberg’s C Corp Pros and Cons
Before I dive into discussing the pros and cons of a C corp, I briefly want to touch on some other things relevant to you as a Atlanta small business owner. Recession. The threat of it hangs in the air like a midwest thunderstorm. And as you anticipate it, you don’t have to wait idly for it to hammer your business. There are recession-proof moves you can make (choosing the right… Read More
Changing Your Atlanta Business Structure – A Savings Opportunity?
~Contact.FirstName~, Prepare, prepare, prepare. As a recession is bearing down on us all, figuring out how to prepare for economic downturns is something you should be concerned with in your business. I know I am. Now, while you and I can’t prepare for every eventuality, we can put systems and plans in place that will help our businesses face the most difficult ones. As one example – are you prepared… Read More
Vendor Negotiation Tips for Atlanta Business Owners
Is your hustle muscle feeling strong right now? I hope so because if your business is going to make it moving forward, it’s going to have to be – at least for somebody on your business team. This inflationary environment virtually demands it (as does a likely recession — are you planning for it?). Besides juggling all of the economic and cultural changes the last few years have put on your… Read More
A Cutting Expenses How-to for Atlanta Businesses
As a small business owner, you’re battling on a lot of different fronts right now. You’re doing your best to keep employees happy, raise prices without driving away customers, pivot to alternative supply options as your current ones dry up, adjust for changing tax laws, etc, etc, etc. We small business owners always seem to bear the brunt during economic downturns. And because we’re the backbone of our economy, it… Read More
The Art of Raising Prices for Atlanta Small Businesses
The unfortunate reality of things right now is that businesses across the board might need to raise their prices. Inflation’s increasingly pervasive effects, as well as continued supply shortages, demand that pricing models change – or at least be re-evaluated. And while everyone “gets it” that prices are rising everywhere, the customer still may be unhappy about it… and tempted to seek out cheaper alternatives. But before I start on… Read More