According to the latest inflation report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation soared 9.1% in June 2022. While inflation is showing little signs of slowing down, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the United States is heading for a recession, if not already in one. So how do you prepare your business for a recession so you can weather the storm and maintain your profitability? We asked our team and here is our list of what you can do right now to protect your business.
In a time of high inflation, there are three common mistakes that business owners make according to TGG Founder & CEO, Matt Garret. Are you making them in your business?
It’s halfway through the year and we can’t believe it either! Have you set yourself up for success by reforecasting, evaluating your pricing, meeting with your CPA, etc.? There are steps you can take to make sure you’re finishing the year strong as you prepare for next year. Here are our top 3 highlights from our Founder & CEO, Matt Garrett to create safety and security in your business.
Controllers and Accounting Managers are supervisors within the accounting department and ensure financial tasks are completed accurately and on-time. With both roles close to one another within the department, how can we tell them apart and what’s the difference? You’re about to find out!
Equity equals ownership. How do you determine the owner’s equity in a business? We share a simple equation that you can use today.
Inflation is a major problem. The latest data from the consumer price index, show inflation rose 7% in December 2021. The fastest pace since June of 1982. In the business context, it’s important that you start thinking about how you finance your business in a rising interest rate environment which we are currently in.
With support from TGG during due diligence, MJBiz was sold to Emerald Expositions for $120M. We spoke to them about how this deal came together and what’s next!
A KPI is defined as a Key Performance Indicator. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics are graphical measurements of how your business is achieving measured results. They can be utilized for every business industry. High-level KPIs may focus on the overall performance of your business, while low-level KPIs may focus on processes in departments such as sales, marketing, human resources, operations, support and others.
As a business owner, wouldn’t life be easier if you knew what was going to happen in the future? Of course! You would know when money’s coming in and going out, the right time to hire staff, the best marketing strategy, etc. One area all business owners need to focus on is cash flow. Cash flow is vital for young start up companies with limited capital.
TGG has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by U-T San Diego Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
There are three big things going on in the world affecting small businesses right now. Inflation, labor shortages and supply chain problems. How can you use your cash flow to drive profits in the current economic environment? We have a philosophy that cash is king, but profits generate cash. So how much cash is enough and what do you do if you have too much cash?
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!
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.
Can you afford a $200,000 case of fraud in your business? We break down the simple steps you can take to make sure fraud doesn’t happen to you.
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.
Is it even possible to have too much cash in your business? It is! With all the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money being given to small businesses, some people are finding themselves in a position of too much cash. The question to ask yourself is, “How much are you earning on that cash?”
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.
Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have been making headlines recently. One day they’re up and another day, they’re down. They’re going to continue to do that. The question is, should you accept cryptocurrency in your business and should you bill some of your customers in cryptocurrency as well?
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!
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!
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!
The IRS recently issued a ruling denying Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) tax deductions even if your loan might be forgiven in the future. TGG Founder & CEO, Matt Garrett and one of TGG’s CFOs, Bonnie Howard led a TGG Bonfire Chat webinar where they broke down what this means for your business. Here are the top 10 takeaways.
TGG has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The San Diego Union-Tribune!
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.
