Over 48k Georgia small businesses secured $9.5 billion in much needed capital. This volume puts Georgia in the Top 5 for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) approvals and I am grateful to be included in that number because of my relationship with Woodforest National Bank. The…
“A must read for small business owners. You are not alone!” Today, I’m sharing Part II of my interview with Paul Downs author of “Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business” **A Forbes Best Business Book of the Year, 2015**. I’ve read a lot of…
“Keeping a barrier between my work and home lives was a mistake. When my wife had a clear picture of the situation, she became an ally instead of an adversary.” Today, I’m sharing Part III of my interview with Paul Downs author of “Boss Life:…
A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, is the best way to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. A credit freeze makes it impossible for lenders and other creditors to access your credit reports without your permission and can…
Did you know? The federal government provides tax breaks for businesses that use certified minority and woman owned companies in procuring materials and supplies. A second tax incentive reduces tax liabilities for companies using certified minorities and women that supply labor or services to a…
My first government contract was $1 million dollars.” When I first started my business, I attended a lot of classes at the U.S. Small Business Administration and one of the teachers was telling us her story. The room seemed to stand still and we all…