Well, it’s now *officially* spring. Of course, that means the end of those cold winter months and the start of warmer, longer days, but it also means the possibility of disruption and stormy weather (especially in the south this week). On a perhaps better note, the SBA announced the additional deferment of principal and interest payments for existing COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program borrowers for a total of 30 months… Read More
Business Bank Account Basics for Atlanta Business Owners
Have you been able to keep your mind clear? Have you kept your time-limited output and attention focused on your Atlanta business? I hate to repeat myself, but this is so critical during these globally anxious days. Your business, your team – your FAMILY – is riding on how you manage your most precious resource: your attention. So as things continue to escalate in this war, I want to, once… Read More
Perlberg’s Tips for Successful Mergers and Acquisitions
With the events of the past week and whispers of world war, it’s pretty easy to get caught up in the non-stop fear cycle. Watching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, anxiously waiting to see if China will invade Taiwan, hearing Turkey issue threats to Russia if they invade the Black Sea… well, it’s more than enough to get everyone on edge. So, if I can be so bold here, I… Read More
Small Business Mentoring For Your Atlanta Business
Did you know that about 20% of small businesses fail in their first year? That’s a daunting statistic for anyone starting a new Atlanta business. And, even scarier, is the reality that companies with owners younger than 30 are even more likely to tank. The especially high failures of young owners indicate that inexperience coupled with the various functions required to OPERATE a business play a big part in a business… Read More
Succession Planning 101 for Atlanta Businesses
Whether you’re partial to the Olympics or American football, this past week has brought some great athletic entertainment to many Atlanta homes and businesses. As we speak, the U.S. has managed to grab 16 medals – 7 of them gold. Among those gold medal winners is Erin Jackson, the first Black woman to win an Olympic medal in speedskating. And while he didn’t medal, Shaun White made his final snowboarding bow… Read More
Saving on Office Space for Your Atlanta Business
Office space can be a big part of owning your own business. It can be a pretty big expense, too… And of course, the past two years might have changed how you do business in that Atlanta office – a lot. Maybe you have more people working from home. Maybe you’ve had to lay off some, at least for now. Odds are good that if you take a peek out… Read More