Small Business Minutes

In this episode host Fran Molinari, CPA walks you through the key considerations when growing a business. Fran's bio is here https://molinarioswald.com/team/francis-e-molinari/.Episode Resources:15 Growth Strategies https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/306049Harvard Business Review a bit more cerebral https://hbr.org/1983/05/the-five-stages-of-small-business-growthGood criticism on growth inhibitors https://www.inc.com/david-finkel/the-1-thing-that-is-stopping-you-from-growing-your-business.htmlMore on CLARITY! https://molinarioswald.com/advisory-services/If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode host Fran Molinari, CPA walks you through the key considerations when purchasing a business. Fran's bio is here https://molinarioswald.com/team/francis-e-molinari/.Episode Resources:How to buy a business https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/79638Buying an Existing Business https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/buy-existing-business-or-franchiseMore on CLARITY! https://molinarioswald.com/advisory-services/If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode host Fran Molinari, CPA walks you through the key considerations when starting a business. Fran's bio is here https://molinarioswald.com/team/francis-e-molinari/.Episode Resources:Lehigh U SBDC https://sbdc.lehigh.edu/Lehigh Valley PA SCORE https://lehighvalley.score.org/Lehigh Valley PA Loan Pool https://startingyourbusiness.com/regional-loan-pool-lehigh-valley-economic-development-group/Starting a Business https://startingyourbusiness.com/More on CLARITY! https://molinarioswald.com/advisory-services/If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode CPA Rachel Longacre explains the employee retention tax credit rules. How to qualify, apply and receive the credits. Rachel's bio can be found here https://molinarioswald.com/team/rachel-l-longacre/.If you have not yet analyzed if you qualify and what wages qualify for either 2020 and/or 2021 ERC we can help. We will complete a no obligation analysis for you to decide whether to proceed. Call 610-871-6700, complete a contact form on our website or email ppp@molinarioswald.com and someone will get back to you promptly.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode CPA Rachel Longacre takes you through the 2021 child tax credit rules and potential gotchas. Rachel's bio can be found here https://molinarioswald.com/team/rachel-l-longacre/.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode CPA Brad Reynolds gives an update on the most recent changes to the PPP loan and forgiveness provisions. Brad is a partner with Molinari Oswald LLC. His bio and contact info can be found here https://molinarioswald.com/our-team/brad-d-reynolds/.If you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode Tim Woodbridge discusses the PPP from a bankers perspective. Tim is a VP Business Banking at Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley. This is timely information for any business. Tim's contact information:e twoodbridge@embassybank.comp 484-821-1215  Ext. # 10607If you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode Attorney Graham Simmons discusses landlord tenant issues related to the pandemic. Attorney Simmons is a partner and co-chair of the Business Law Group for Norris McLaughlin. This is timely advice for any business. More details on Attorney Simmons and his contact information can be found here https://norrismclaughlin.com/attorney_profiles/s-graham-simmons-iii/.If you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

Our guest, Renee D'Amico, explains the provisions of the FFCRA. There are provisions that definitely effect small business.Renee is the HR Manager at Molinari Oswald LLC and has many years in the HR field. Prior to her current position she worked for J&J. Her bio https://molinarioswald.com/our-team/renee-damico/.Resources:General Info:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leavehttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdfhttps://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/families-first-coronavirus-response-act-guideFrequently Asked Questions:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questionshttps://www.irs.gov/newsroom/covid-19-related-tax-credits-for-required-paid-leave-provided-by-small-and-midsize-businesses-faqshttps://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-employee-retention-credit-under-the-cares-actIf you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode CPA Brad Reynolds gives an update on the most recent changes to the PPP loan and forgiveness provisions. Brad is a partner with Molinari Oswald LLC. His bio and contact info can be found here https://molinarioswald.com/our-team/brad-d-reynolds/.If you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode Attorney Keely Collins discusses employment issues related to the pandemic. Attorney Collins is a partner and chair of the Employment Law Practice Group for KingSpry. She serves as pension and labor counsel representing business and agencies of all sizes, ranging from large unionized employers to small family businesses. Keely is conversant in federal and state employment law, labor law and ERISA.This is timely advice for any business. More details on Attorney Collins and her contact information can be found here https://kingspry.com/team/keely-j-collins-3/.PA UC Form referred to in episode https://www.uc.pa.gov/forms/Pages/UC-1921W-Refusal-of-Suitable-Work.aspx.If you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

In this episode we discuss practical strategies that can be executed immediately.After you listen, if you want to share your personal experiences please email podcast@molinarioswald.com. All responses will be kept confidential. If we are interested in sharing your experiences in a future episode we will contact you for permission.Thank you. If you like the podcast, please subscribe and tell a friend.

Welcome to Small Business Minutes. Our hope is to provide practical usable advice for small businesses. The host is Fran Molinari CPA. He has been serving small businesses for over 35 years. He has also started and owned other small businesses over his career. We all start small. Survive. Adapt. Thrive.