One of the biggest challenges facing all of us right now as business owners, is how do we find good employees, hire them and get them to want to be productive when there’s government stimulus money out there? To answer this question, we’re providing three ways to find, hire and retain employees starting right now!
Zeno Gym was inspired in 2020 to create their home workout bench by the stay-at-home policies instituted nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our Q&A with their Founder & CEO, Will Torrez!
Are you tying up your cash in inventory? Inventory-based businesses know that when you carry a lot of inventory, it soaks up a lot of your cash. Find out what you can do to speed up your inventory turnover to free up resources for your business.
The terms Bookkeeping and Accounting are often used interchangeably. While both deal with the finances of small and mid-sized businesses, they both have very different meanings and provide contrasting financial information. We’re breaking down the key differences between the two, so you have a better understanding of what they mean and how they fit into your business.
Does your business own a fleet of vehicles? Are any of them underutilized? Now may be the perfect time to sell your underutilized or used cars to turn a profit for your business.
Merchant fees are fees that you pay to credit card companies to process credit cards that you accept from your customers. These fees typically range anywhere from 1.8% to 2.8%, but they can be as high as 3% to 3.5% if you have a lot of fraud, credits or returns.
Right now, there are trillions of dollars in government stimulus money going into the economy and one of the places that the government has put this money for businesses is in tax credits. There are four key tax credits that you need to be thinking about and possibly take advantage of today.
There are two different ways that you could be eligible to file your taxes—on a cash or an accrual basis. Find out which one is right for your business!
0 Percent helps businesses get strategic low interest financing to acquire real estate or grow their business. With all of their success in helping thousands of people reach financial independence, we are excited to shine our April Client Spotlight on 0 Percent!
Our team has been busy diving into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), SBA 504 loan and Employee Retention Credit. Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions and a free download on which programs you may quality for right now!
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program has been around for a while. However, recently it’s been making the news again because its benefits were significantly enhanced with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, that was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. You may be wondering, who is the program for? What should you be thinking about? What are the benefits? Let’s find out!
A name and logo that once belonged to a billionaire. A nonprofit organization they created to provide educational support for students. These are just a couple of unique characteristics of our February Client Spotlight; Flying A Media.
Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a measure of the average number of days that it takes a company to collect payment after a sale has been made. By lowering your DSO, it provides options for you to keep the money and invest it, or pay off debt and lower your interest costs. How exactly do you do this? Check out our blog to find out!
The SBA recently released guidance relating to PPP Funding in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Watch as one of TGG’s CFOs, Janine Smith simplifies the main points so you can take advantage of this new round of funding and make the best decisions for your business right now.
TGG Founder & CEO, Matt Garrett recently sat down with with Vistage to deliver 8 things that small businesses need to know about the latest Coronavirus Relief Bill. Watch now!
TGG has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The San Diego Union-Tribune!
It’s time for TGG’s Client Spotlight! We’re very excited to shine a spotlight on PRO Compression and the relationship we’ve built with them. Prior to TGG, PRO Compression Co-Founder, Jeff Pennington wasn’t getting the visibility into the company’s financials that he needed. Through partnering with us, Jeff has seen significant improvements in the business and track key trends with our TGG Way™ financial reporting package. Check out our full Q&A with Jeff below to learn more about PRO Compression!
Millions of small businesses received funding from the Small Business Association (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which has generated even more questions regarding how and when loans will be forgiven. Here is the latest on guidance issued from the SBA.
Are you planning to exit in the near future? The best way to start is to get your financials in order. When a buyer evaluates the sale of your business, you must have accurate and detailed financials in order. Not only do accurate financials help your business run more effectively, but they also give the buyer a greater understanding of how well your business is functioning. Here are a few tips to help your business more attractive to potential buyers, and how an exit strategy can help you.
When you sign up with TGG, you can expect two components that will contribute to your company’s success. We begin with an assessment of where your business’s financials stand at the time that you sign on with us. At TGG, we believe in understanding our client’s business on a deeper level, so this may take some time. Simultaneously, we work on your current financials to ensure your future financials remain healthy. Here’s a detailed look into each aspect of TGG’s process.
According to a recent poll, 50% of company leaders believe their operations will not stabilize from the COVID-19 crisis before the next planning process. The global pandemic has placed a strain on all businesses over the last few months. Not only has it affected the current state of a business’s financials, but it also affects how businesses can plan for the future. So, how can you begin to plan if you cannot predict what is going to happen next? Has your planning process vanished since COVID?
According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Outsourcing Survey, 59% of companies that outsource do so because of the cost-cutting benefits. While there are many other advantages to outsourcing, one of the most compelling is the ability to reduce costs. Here are 4 ways outsourcing can improve your bottom-line.
It’s time for TGG’s Client Spotlight! We have truly enjoyed building our relationship with Hydrate IV Bar over the past 2 years. Prior to TGG, Hydrate IV Bar relied on a CPA firm to produce annual financial statements, but Owner, Katie Wafer found that she wasn’t getting the timely or accurate financial information she needed in order to make educated business decisions. Through partnering with us, Katie discovered the power of The TGG Way™ in getting her the critical information she needed to run her business by the numbers.
TGG has been around for 15 years! We think we’re looking pretty good for our age.
The journey of growing a company – especially a service-based company like ours – has its growing pains and we wanted to share a little about what we have learned throughout these past 15 years. It’s great to be in a position to look back and see how far we’ve come and also to be able to look forward to all that we still want to accomplish. We think we’ve really hit our stride. The systems we have put in place have set our clients and our company up for success.
At TGG we have started Bonfire Chats, webinars created to answer your questions surrounding today’s environment, and what you may need to know in the coming weeks. Last week, we discussed the Main Street Lending Program, and why it may be beneficial for you.
The Main Street Lending Program began in April, and has seen trouble gaining traction. Unlike the SBA PPP, the MSLP works with larger businesses and can provide funding for businesses in need during this uncertain time. This program could be one of the most beneficial programs for businesses today if used properly.
Every business owner wants their business to be profitable.
There are many factors that lead to a profitable business, including employee productivity. Naturally, when your employees are more productive your profit margins will increase.. Productivity and profitability are two sides of the same coin, you could say… they complete each other. Without productivity, there can be no profitability. So how do you make your business profitable through productivity? Let’s explore!
Leadership is vital to a companies success, especially during times of crisis. Therefore, your leadership team needs to be prepared to make educated, quick decisions for the well being of your business. CFOs have a huge role in the decision-making as they understand your business’ numbers best. How can you CFO help your business move the needle post-COVID and beyond?
Here are a few ways:
On March 31, 2020, Matt Garrett, TGG founder and CEO, helped small business owners and employers alike to understand the economic stimulus package. This bill is complicated, but also extremely important for small businesses during these uncertain times. Here are a few key takeaways from the bill, and how you can move forward with your business plan.
The Coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into a lot of businesses’ future plans. Business exit plans have also been changed due to this economic crisis. Mergers and acquisitions have been among the many exit plan options that have been drastically affected by the crisis. While mergers and acquisitions have survived through other economic crises, like the 2008 financial crisis, this one seems a bit more drastic. Here are a few ways we can see the effects of the crisis on mergers and acquisitions.
The right customers want what you’re selling! Finding the right people to sell to can be challenging, whether you are just starting as a business owner or if you have owned your own business for a while. Selling to the right people is vital to the success of your business, as these are the people who drive business back to your company.