To prioritize a company's integrity, lead by example, establish a clear code of conduct, and foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and respect. This involves being honest about mistakes, keeping commitments, and embedding ethical be...

Protecting your business name with integrity essentially means building and defending a rock-solid brand reputation while playing 100% by the rules (legal, ethical, and moral). 

Implementing guardrails and adopting a moral position in entrepreneurship involves integrating strong ethical frameworks and proactive compliance measures into every aspect of a business [1, 2]. This approach moves beyond simply avoiding legal ...

Protecting brand integrity over short-term gains is one of the most reliable predictors of long-term business success. Companies that consistently choose reputation over quick profits tend to build deeper customer loyalty, attract better talent...

 To stay grounded in your mission, consistently revisit your purpose, practice mindfulness, and be flexible in your approach. This involves keeping your core values at the forefront of decision-making, engaging in regular reflection, and c...

 To maintain core values during financial pressures, you must first clearly define what your values are and then align your financial strategy with them. Regularly communicate and reinforce these values through decision-making, and ensure ...

In business, the tension between long-term value creation and short-term satisfaction (of customers, investors, employees, or yourself) is one of the most consistent predictors of success or failure.Companies that consistently prioritize...

 Upholding professional integrity means consistently adhering to ethical principles like honesty, fairness, and accountability in all professional dealings. It involves taking responsibility for your actions, respecting confidentiality, an...

Starting January 1, 2026, new U.S. tax laws will eliminate the deduction for most employer-provided meals on business premises. This change is the final phase-out from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as recently confirmed by the "One Big...

Job candidates often don’t think about things from the opposite end of the table. Even though they may have thought their interview went well, the other end may not have had values that aligned with the job candidates. This video goes over some...

In general, life insurance death benefits paid to a beneficiary as a lump sum are not considered taxable income for federal tax purposes. However, taxes may apply in specific situations involving interest accumulation, how the policy is accesse...

To be an entrepreneur means to identify an opportunity, take the risk to start and run a new business or venture, and assume responsibility for all the associated risks and rewards. They are often innovators who develop new products, services, ...

Home buying is the process of purchasing a house, which starts with assessing your budget and saving for a down payment....not sure if the feds solutions helps things or anyone. The first Time Home Owner is 40 Years Old and the Fed...

This video goes over the benefits of staying married and owning a home long term relative to the benefits in retirement savings. When most people thing of retirement benefits, they think of IRA, 401(K), etc., but they don't consider staying mar...

 To hire an employee, first define the job's responsibilities and qualifications, then post the job opening to attract candidates. Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and select the best candidate. Before officially hiring, complete leg...

When starting a business, key tax issues to consider include selecting the optimal business structure, understanding your federal and state tax obligations (income, self-employment, employment, and sales tax), and maintaining meticulous financi...

 To "market your business like crazy," you need to implement a multi-faceted strategy that includes a strong online presence, understanding your audience, creating a clear value proposition, and consistently engaging with potential custome...

To get a good executive summary and pitch deck, clearly define the problem, solution, and your business model, and present them concisely with a strong narrative. Keep visuals clean and simple, using data and consistent branding to support your...

An elevator speech is a concise, 30-to-60-second summary that introduces you, your company, or your product, and your goals to someone new. It's a persuasive "commercial" to generate interest and can be used in job interviews, networking, and s...

If your business is to become successful, you must become a great salesperson. You are going to have to “sell” your business not only to customers but also to prospective investors and even to potential employees.You must practice. You m...

This segment goes over focusing on building a great product. This is good for most entrepreneurs just starting out that don't know what to do or may over analyze everything before they launch.

This video goes over some things to consider when coming up with a business name.

This video goes over the best time to file taxes. People may not understand the best time. They may not understand why their financial rep is not returning their calls.

Small business doesn't always have the same capabilities as big business. This video goes over a couple of ways small business can get around it.

What is the difference? This segment goes over the basics.