Written by: Brian Smith & Mary Smith One of the most disruptive issues in small business is when there is a lack of organizational structure. When starting a business, it’s easy to think success will come naturally because the one starting the small business knows why they are starting that business. For example, say someone starts a plumbing company. The plumber starting the company will undoubtedly understand plumbing, but they may or may not know any other aspects of building or growing a business. This becomes a problem when the...

Written by: Henry Smith & Mary Smith Most businesses and schools have been using exclusive electronic means to work and communicate throughout this pandemic. While this has streamlined work and school, increasing your screen time (including your phone and TV) can have serious health effects if the right precautions aren’t followed. Aside from the most discussed negative of daily inactivity from sitting and working in front of a computer, another one of the biggest threats from computers is to your eyes. Blue light from technology can have one of the...

Written by: Mary Smith & Henry Smith With several K-12 schools switching to online learning due to COVID-19, working-from-home parents are left with an even greater responsibility for their children. With parents working from home and having to focus on their children’s education, life can get disorganized, chaotic, and negative very quickly. Your partners at IA Business Advisors want to help you keep your home life positive so you can get your work done while ensuring your children receive the knowledge they need this semester. We have compiled a list...

Starting a business is not easy. It will require you to make several key decisions, and we want to help. Often times, businesses do not quickly turn a profit and the owner may not be able to afford their own salary. This, as well as several other considerations, are on the horizon as you begin your business startup journey. Our goal for this blog is to help you understand what you will need to consider as a new business owner. Related blog: A Prescription for Starting a Healthy Business Financial...