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Goal Setting For Your Frederick Business

by Jennifer Allen | July 12, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

Goal setting. Some people *love* reading and writing about it; but to others, it can provoke a sure-fire rolling of the eyes. Indeed, this whole ritual of "goal-making" can feel very cliche, but look -- we all need little "nudges" to help us actually make changes in...

An Important PPP Loan Update For Frederick Business Owners

by Jennifer Allen | December 11, 2020 | Blog | 0 Comments

There's both good news (for some) and bad news (for many) as we round the corner into December.And I'm not talking about our culture, or politics, or sports, or anything like that.I'm talking about TAXES.I'll start with the good news. This is applicable to some of my...

A Business Valuation for Your Frederick Business

by Jennifer Allen | January 3, 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments

Making New Year’s resolutions seems like a waste of time. Sure, we might start with the best of intentions, but by February most of us have quit the gym, returned to normal eating habits, and left books unread on our bedside tables. But something I do believe in...

Customer Relationship Management Tools List For Frederick Small Business Owners

by Jennifer Allen | April 10, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Key TakeawaysA CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool centralizes leads, customer communication, and deal tracking in one platform. Most small businesses need a CRM when manual tracking leads to missed follow-ups or a lack of visibility into sales...

Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners in Frederick

by Jennifer Allen | September 6, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

As you may have heard, "Labor Day" originated during the time of 7-day workweeks of 12-hour days, in the late 1800's, as our country was in the throes of the Industrial Revolution. Times have certainly changed since then -- and our economy is no longer driven by the...

Applying for a Business Line of Credit for Your Frederick Business

by Jennifer Allen | July 23, 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

I know, the chatter around the freshly minted One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a bit of a mixed bag. Some of the changes sound like a champagne toast for your business. Others feel like a paperwork hangover waiting to happen.Either way, my mission remains the same: cut...

Pointers From J Allen & Associates For Handling Business Debt

by Jennifer Allen | March 26, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

While we all helplessly watch the war in Ukraine, we are also seeing the toll it’s extracting on our economy… and small businesses. Oil prices are skyrocketing and supply chain disruptions are becoming regular fare.The shock of the last two years hasn’t really worn...

What is a Profit First Professional or Profit First Coach?

by Jennifer Allen, CPA | June 22, 2020 | Profit First | 0 Comments

"What is a Profit First Professional?" I hear this question a lot. People see my designation on our website or notice it on my LinkedIn profile. I never get tired of answering the question because it allows me to share something I'm passionate about — helping business...

Ultra Last Minute Tax Moves for Frederick Businesses

by Jennifer Allen | January 8, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

It's going to take us many weeks to digest everything in this massive omnibus of a relief bill that the President signed on Sunday night.And with year-end barrelling at us (2021 is on FRIDAY), it's unlikely that we will be able to make substantive action on your...

Changes to Your Frederick Business’s Social Security Payroll Taxes

by Jennifer Allen | November 18, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

Have you recovered from the electoral drama yet?Allow me to quickly remind you: No matter how you’re feeling about these results, what matters MOST is how you operate that which is under YOUR control.And I say that as somebody whose entire work is driven by decisions...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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