Ivy Walker - expert in business risk management visits Small Business Conversations with Tom Shay

Gwen Bortner discusses small business goal setting with Tom Shay and Small Business Conversations

Soon we will all be bombarded with articles and television interviews telling us how to establish goals for the new year. Are goals only to be established to begin on January 1? Can you adjust a goal? Can you abandon a goal? Are all goals good? How do you measure your goals? Some goals are outcome based while others are activity based; what is the difference?

These questions and many more during our hour long visit with Gwen Bortner on Small Business Conversations with host Tom Shay

Mike McCormick visits Small Business Conversations and Tom Shay to explain the ERC application process

A little known aspect of the CARES Act from the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic is the existence of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Does your business qualify for these funds? How is the amount of ERC determined that you receive? If you received PPP funds is your business disqualified? Are there certain employees that disqualify you?

Should I use one of the firms I find on the Internet offering to prepare the ERC paperwork? Is there more paperwork to do than just the ERC application? Is the money guaranteed? How soon do I get the ERC?

So many valid questions. Our expert, Mike McCormick, CPA of Financialclaritygroup.com answers these questions and more.

We think we just found some funds for some small business owners listening to this month's Small Business Conversations with Tom Shay.

Are you thinking about when you want to transition from your business? Kurt Tobin, valuation expert, visits Small Business Conversations with Tom Shay

Of course you know that there is going to be the day when you transition out of your business. Other than closing the business, you may sell the business to a family member, an employee, create an employee stock ownership plan, or sell to a third party.

With any of these options one of the biggest questions is determining the value of the business. Ah, that is the big challenge. And, that is what Kurt Tobin does for a living. As our guest on Small Business Conversations, Kurt talks about the three methods for determining the price. We discussed the place in the transaction the real estate agent should have.

This is a program you will likely want to bookmark in your favorite podcasts because someday it is going to be applicable to you and your business.

Stu Kehler discusses your bank card processing fees on Small Business Conversations with Tom Shay

When was the last time you examined the fees your business was being charged for processing bank card transactions? Are you aware of the "add on services" that are a part of the transaction fees that you might not need? Just how does the bank card transaction system work?

What should I look for in having the right company to handle my bank card transactions? And very importantly, how can I get the best rate?

Stu Kehler, of Retail Control Systems and Mocha Payments visits Small Business Conversations with Tom Shay to answer questions which may help you save on the cost of processing.

Ivy Walker - expert in business risk management visits Small Business Conversations with Tom Shay

Every business faces risks; some risks you know; some risks you don't know. Our guest, Ivy Walker, for this episode of Small Business Conversations is also a small business owner. She authored the book, Twelve-Minute Risk Management, is a "must read" for small business owners. You will learn how to identify and address existing and potential risks in your small business. 

The book is written in a unique manner that allows you to quickly understand the risk concern along with suggestions. As you listen to this month's episode you will quickly understand that Ivy Walker is one of us as she speaks our language; speaks and acts as a highly qualified seasoned entrepreneur.